Cross-Cultural Communications and Understanding Final Exam

For instance , the phrase grab a bite ' is a colloquial speech known to mean , to eat ' for native speakers of English . However , for non-native speakers of English who are learning the language , the phrase maybe most likely interpreted literally losing the actual meaning of the colloquial phrase . In religion , ELLs may also find it hard to understand the meaning of English terms . One example would be the use of the word Anaphora ' In language and literature , the term anaphora ' refers to a figure of speech . However , in Catholicism , anaphora ' is a prayer

br read during mass that conveys celebration

In addition , there are many varieties of English , American and British being two of the most widely used , thus the use and interpretation of English differ between these varieties , making language learning complex (Pope , 2002 ) This only means that culture is very much tied with language structure . In terms of culture , ELLs should be aware of how cultural diversity affects the use and interpretation of the English language because their knowledge will depend on how they will communicate or interact with other people from various cultures later on . It will become easier for ELLs to understand other people from other cultures , and relate to cultural television shows , films , music customs , and so on , if they learn how culture diversifies language

The confusion that arises due to differences on how the English language is used and interpreted , especially between native and non-native speakers of the language , requires that ELLs understand the concept of sociolinguistic diversity and how it influences the learning process - how the language is used and interpreted in different settings . When ELLs become aware of sociolinguistic diversity , they will be able to use and distinguish the English language comprehensively such that their knowledge and understanding of the language expands from the...