Finding Heterogeneity in Cultural Homogeneity

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Cover of English Teaching Forum 2021, Volume 59, Number 2

The author points out that “even the most homogenous EFL class will have some cultural variety” and presents a “buffet” of activities designed to help students become curious about the differences they discover, analyze cultural values, and improve skills needed to communicate effectively with people of other cultures.

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Ingrid Brita Mathew

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Cover of English Teaching Forum 2021, Volume 59, Number 2

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English Teaching Forum 2021, Volume 59, Number 2

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