Investigating the Relevance of Language and Culture: Language Teaching in Cultural Context

Abstract

The current study examines the literature linked with the significance of culture in
learning a second language .In the last few decades there has been considerable research on the
role culture plays in language education. It is not possible to divorce cultural phenomenon from
language instruction in modern times. The basic thesis of the study is that successful
communication is not just about language ability but about cultural understanding as well. Thus,
Language teaching has to focus not just on improving and enhancing communicative competence
but cultural competence also has to be inculcated among the learners. The teaching of culture
has the potential to create compassion and reverence among the learners toward diverse
customs of the world. The integration of culture in language learning can promote cultural
insightfulness and a broader outlook.