Vol. 3 Núm. 2 (2025): Vol. 3 Núm. 2 (2025). Julio- Diciembre 2025: Revista Multidisciplinaria Investigación Contemporánea
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Integrating Culture into EnglishTeaching Process: A Path toMeaningful Communication

DOI: 10.58995/redlic.rmic.v3.n2.a104
Magally Michelle Alarcón Castillo
Universidad Nacional de Loja
Marlon Richard Armijos
Universidad Nacional de Loja
Juan Jose Ramos Paredes
Universidad Nacional de Loja
Ana Alexandra Solis Carrasco
Universidad Nacional de Loja

Resumen

This study investigates the role of culture in the English teaching process as a path to meaningful communication. The research explains how local cultural elements influence teaching effectiveness of English as a Foreign Language (EFL). Using a descriptive design, a mixed method was employed to gather data through surveys, checklist, and classroom observations fieldnotes. The findings highlight teachers' perceptions of culture as a vital component in language acquisition, as well as explore the effective strategies used to incorporate cultural aspects into teaching practices. Additionally, the study identifies the benefits of cultural integration, such as enhanced student motivation and engagement, alongside challenges, including limited resources and varying levels of teachers’ training. This research offers valuable insights into optimizing cultural integration in EFL classrooms, contributing to a more inclusive and effective teaching-learning process.

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Publicado 2025-03-28

Palabras clave

  • elementos culturales,
  • percepción,
  • formación,
  • integración cultural

Cómo citar

Alarcón Castillo, M. M. ., Armijos, M. R., Ramos Paredes, J. J. ., & Solis Carrasco, A. A. . (2025). Integrating Culture into EnglishTeaching Process: A Path toMeaningful Communication. Revista Multidisciplinaria Investigación Contemporánea, 3(2). https://doi.org/10.58995/redlic.rmic.v3.n2.a104