Abstract:The aim of this article is to draw attention to the significance of a cultural component in the process of acquiring a foreign language. Presenting and discussing the definitions of cultural competence, the author of this article calls for the permanent inclusion of cultural competence in a foreign language lesson during which it could undergo constant development. Moreover, the author provides various interpretations of the term ‘knowledge of the foreign language’ laying particular emphasis on its colloquial … Show more
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