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How important is culture in second laguange teaching?
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Twenty Years of Culture Learning and Teaching Research:
In his 2016 study, “Twenty Years of Culture Learning and Teaching Research: A Survey with Highlights and Directions”,
Michael Lessard-Clouston concludes:
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The 52 studies outlined in this article add to our knowledge base, and provide empirical support for the value of culture learning and teaching.
To read the full research paper, click here.
I recommend you take a particular look at the tables in the appendices of the study. For example, one USA study of French students found significant gains in understanding of the culture for students who had watched videos compared to those who had only been exposed to books or other media.
To preview videos about Booksmarts French culture kits, click here.
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Teaching French culture with Kinesics and Body Language
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