CULTURAL INFLUENCES ON LISTENING COMPREHENSION
Keywords:
Listening comprehension, Cultural context, Communication styles, Non-Verbal communication, Silence and pauses,Cross-cultural communication,Cultural awareness,Active listening accents and dialects, Hierarchy and authority language, Learning cultural differences, Intercultural competence,Social norms contextual cues.Abstract
This article explores the significant role of culture in listening comprehension, highlighting how cultural background influences the way individuals interpret spoken language. The piece discusses various cultural factors, such as context, communication styles, non-verbal cues, and attitudes toward silence, that shape the listening process. It emphasizes that comprehension is not solely about understanding words but also about grasping the implied meaning, cultural references, and contextual subtleties in conversation. The article also addresses the impact of accents and dialects on listening comprehension, stressing that familiarity with diverse speech patterns can improve understanding.
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