Enhancing Intercultural Competence: The Significance of Teaching Communicative Style in Foreign Language Education

Abstract

This article explores the significance of incorporating communicative style into foreign language education. It highlights that communicative style encompasses culturally influenced elements that play a crucial role in effective intercultural communication. Failing to understand the specifics of native speakers' communicative style can lead to intercultural failures and misunderstandings. Therefore, teaching communicative style should be based on intercultural and pragmatic approaches to enhance students' intercultural competence