Author: Khusenova, Shosura Toshtemir kizi

Annotation: Understanding the culture and background of a language is part of learning it; it goes beyond studying its grammar and vocabulary. The inclusion of cultural material in English language instruction gives students a greater grasp of the language and its cultural intricacies enabling them to communicate more effectively and sensitively from a variety of cultural perspectives. The article starts by emphasizing the value of cultural material in language instruction and how it helps students become more linguistically and culturally competent. It stresses how cultural understanding helps learners grasp the subtleties of language, such idiomatic phrases, social customs, and cultural allusions, which are crucial for efficient communication. It also addresses several methods and tactics to include cultural content in English language classes, including the use of real resources, cultural exchange projects, and multimedia resources. Additionally, incorporating cultural activities, such as role-plays, debates, and discussions, encourages learners to engage actively with the language and cultural concepts. Teachers must use a learner-centered approach when integrating cultural material into language training. The interests, backgrounds, and ability levels of the students should be taken into consideration by teachers when selecting pertinent resources and activities that connect to the learners' experiences. The importance of technology in accessing cultural information for language acquisition is also emphasized in the paper. The availability of internet resources makes it simpler for students to obtain authentic materials from many countries that speak English. This makes it possible for the classroom to hold a wider variety of cultural events

Keywords: communication barriers, miscommunication, etiquette, conventions, metaphors, wordplay, misunderstanding, pedagogy, sociocultural effects, target culture

Pages in journal: 1085 - 1090