Revisiting Language and Culture in English Language Teaching (ELT)

 

 

Yazid Basthomi

 

 

Language and culture are inseparable. This notion, hence, has implications for English language teaching (ELT) in the sense that English is not the native language of the learners. As the English language is culture-bound, it always brings about cultural implications on ELT. The discussion covers emerging realisation of the importance to address culture within the business of language teaching, including ELT, aspects of culture to be brought into ELT, and the current perspectives on the matters.

 

 

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Basthomi, Y. (2002). Revisiting language and culture in English language teaching (ELT). Bahasa dan Seni, 30(2), 279-293.

 

 

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