TEACHER'S ROLE IN DEVELOPING INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION COMPETENCE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS

In the globalized world, learning a foreign language also requires understanding different cultures. Intercultural communication competence has become an essential part of English language learning, especially for students who interact with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. This article aims to examine the role of teachers in developing intercultural communication competence in English language learners. The study discusses how teachers can integrate cultural awareness into language teaching and support learners in developing respectful and effective communication skills. The findings suggest that teachers play a key role in shaping learners’ attitudes, cultural awareness, and communicative behavior through appropriate teaching strategies and classroom practices.