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Intercultural Language Activities

By: Contributor(s): Series: Cambridge Handbooks for Language TeachersPublication details: United Kingdom; Cambridge University Press; 2010Description: 262 Pages; Book with CDISBN:
  • 9780521741880
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 370.11
Summary: Intercultural Language Activities offers practical teaching ideas which encourage learners to reflect on their own language and culture, as well as that of others. Topics covered in the fourteen chapters include childhood, food, sport, icons, politics and body language. The book also helps learners mediate in situations of cultural misunderstanding and start web-based intercultural exchanges. It examines interview techniques, how people present themselves, and ways to interpret cultural symbols and characteristics, such as those found in postcards, advertisements and online newspapers. In engaging with these topics, learners become intercultural explorers and raise their level of communicative competence. This is an invaluable resource for any teacher who wishes to combine language learning with cultural exploration. In addition, the accompanying CD-ROM provides print-friendly photocopiable worksheets and reading texts which can be put to immediate use.
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Item type Current library Call number Status Notes Date due Barcode Item holds
Book Adult and Young Adult 15-17 Karachi English Language Resources 370.11 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 1 CD Included PKLC000668
Book Adult and Young Adult 15-17 Karachi English Language Resources 370.11 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 1 CD Included PKLC000669
Book Adult and Young Adult 15-17 Lahore English Language Resources 370.11 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Withdrawn For Sale PKLC008231
Book Adult and Young Adult 15-17 Lahore In Store 370.11 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Withdrawn For Sale PKLC008232
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Intercultural Language Activities offers practical teaching ideas which encourage learners to reflect on their own language and culture, as well as that of others. Topics covered in the fourteen chapters include childhood, food, sport, icons, politics and body language. The book also helps learners mediate in situations of cultural misunderstanding and start web-based intercultural exchanges. It examines interview techniques, how people present themselves, and ways to interpret cultural symbols and characteristics, such as those found in postcards, advertisements and online newspapers. In engaging with these topics, learners become intercultural explorers and raise their level of communicative competence. This is an invaluable resource for any teacher who wishes to combine language learning with cultural exploration. In addition, the accompanying CD-ROM provides print-friendly photocopiable worksheets and reading texts which can be put to immediate use.

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