The importance of cross-cultural communication in learning a second language..doc

Abstract As the development of globalization，more and more people have opportunities to communicate with each other from diverse cultural background．Therefore, it is essential to understand some cultural factors which affect the interaction among people. This paper first point out the importance of cross-cultural communication. Then point out the cultural differences in learning a second language and explore the causes of the phenomenon of cultural differences.Then tell the method of eliminate barriers to cross-cultural, point out the principles, strategies, cultural sensitivity and others Key words: cross-cultural, communication, language, similarities, differences, eliminate barriers Content Ⅰ、Importance of cross-cultural communication…………………………….……4 Ⅱ、Cultural differences in learning a second language……………………........…5 (一) Some cultural differences and conflict in learning a second language…..5 (二) Explore the causes of the phenomenon of cultural differences………..…7 Ⅲ、Method of eliminate barriers to cross-cultural and Strategies in learn thesecond language………………………………….…………..8 Principles……………………………………………………….………....8 Strategies in learning a second language…………..………………..…..9 Cultural sensitivity…………………………………………………..…...9 Others………………………………………………………………....…10 V、Conclusion…………………………………….……………………………..…..10 VI、References…………………………………………………………………..…10 Ⅰ、Importance of cross-cultural communication Cross-cultural communication refers to communication between people with different cultural backgrounds, namely what was going on between people of different cultural backgrounds interact. With the development of social economy, people who have different cultural backgrounds between the cooperation more and more frequent. Modern society with its advanced technology has brought businessmen considerably closer and more opportunities for doing business with each other. People in Eastern countries watch the movies produced by the