During these 13 years I realized that I am not teaching English I AM TEACHING STUDENTS A LANGUAGE USE IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO EXPRESS. The main purpose of learning a second language is communication. Nevertheless, many students are surprised when they realized that, in spite of having a perfect dominion of the L2 grammar rules, they have difficulties at interpersonal level when establishing a conversation with native speakers. Thus CULTURE constitutes a fundamental element of language ability for L2 learners. However we as teachers often overlook culture, due to the difficulty of its teaching and instead of focus on the cultural aspects of the language.
Our global students expect to open their minds and hearts to people from all over the world. They have to be aware that learning other language is a great opportunity for them and their families to learn about other cultures and customs as well as sharing their own, but it also gives to them a new opportunity to see and appreciate our diverse city, customs and lifestyle through the eyes of a global student. It is a time for both the educator and the students to 'Discover' new cultures, 'Learn' new ideas, 'Teach' each other and 'Accept' one another for who we are.
Our global students expect to open their minds and hearts to people from all over the world. They have to be aware that learning other language is a great opportunity for them and their families to learn about other cultures and customs as well as sharing their own, but it also gives to them a new opportunity to see and appreciate our diverse city, customs and lifestyle through the eyes of a global student. It is a time for both the educator and the students to 'Discover' new cultures, 'Learn' new ideas, 'Teach' each other and 'Accept' one another for who we are.
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