Developing Inter-Cultural Competence of EFL Learners

Abstract

The rise of the borderless world and networked organizations, as well as, the almost irreversible phenomenon of increased movement of workers, students, visitors and retirees to overseas destinations, has made inter-cultural competence a compelling proposition. This article clarifies the definition of cross-cultural competence in the context of adult learning and discusses the essential elements of cultural competence. The paper also outlines the reason that requires teachers in adult education to be culturally competent themselves.