UNLOCKING ESL AND EFL LEARNERS’ INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE: THE USE OF QUESTIONING SKILLS AND FEEDBACK STRATEGIES

Abstract

This article focuses on the importance of intercultural communicative competence (ICC) and its significance in language learning. The paper provides an overview of effective strategies for enhancing students' ICC in classroom discourse, such as questioning skills and oral corrective feedback (OCF). By employing these techniques, teachers can enhance students' critical thinking and language proficiency, ultimately equipping them with the skills needed to navigate intercultural communication successfully. However, the article notes that the use of OCF requires careful consideration and execution in the context of classroom discourse. Overall, this article provides a comprehensive guide for language teachers to improve their students' ICC and to prepare them for successful communication in diverse cultural settings. Teachers and educators ought to pay attention to social and contextual aspects of language use, learners' language proficiency, individual differences, and learning context when giving feedback to students.