Cultural sensitivity in teaching English for international communication in Algeria

Abstract

In the world of teaching English for communication,it is essential to raise cultural awareness among both learners and teachers and make them understanding and appreciating cultural differences do not only enriches language learning but also promotes effective cross cultural communication. Therefore, teachers ought to create inclusive learning environments where students feel respected and valued regardless of their cultural backgrounds. The current study aims at providing the necessary definitions of multiple needed approaches as well as revealing the main cultural obstacles found in the ELT textbooks. In order to contribute in raising the necessary cultural awareness for Algerian teachers, the investigator chose a sample of teachers from three different teaching centers in Tlemcen. The data collected led to several fruitful findings which were deeply analyzed and interpreted to result some practical suggestions and recommendations