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An Exploration of Cultural Adaptation in Second Language Acquisition

Author(s)

Jiakang Liu

Affiliation(s)

School of Foreign Languages, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng Shandong China

Abstract

This paper mainly discusses the issues of cultural adaptation in second language acquisition and their influencing factors, and puts forward a series of targeted coping strategies. Firstly, it expounds the challenges posed by cultural differences to second language learners, including conflicts in cultural cognition and values, obstacles in intercultural communication, and so on. Then it analyzes the factors affecting cultural adaptation in SLA from three aspects: individual differences, social environment, as well as educational background and teaching methods. On this basis, strategies such as strengthening the cultivation of intercultural awareness, improving foreign language teaching methods and means, and promoting multicultural exchange activities are proposed to enhance the cultural adaptation ability of second language learners.

Keywords

Cultural Adaption; Second Language Acquisition; Value System; Cross-Culture Awareness; English Teaching

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