English Collaborative Community

 Cultural knowledge Knowing a language involves knowing about its culture. In other words, language knowledge is intrinsically linked to cultural knowledge. But what is cultural knowledge? Cultural knowledge is the information known by you because of your everyday life, observing surroundings, family traditions, sightseeing and ethics in your community. It involves behaviours, values, and attitudes towards others and immediate reactions to other communities. It includes the knowledge of the world, customs and traditions. Cultural knowledge is the basis for cultural awareness (intercultural understanding) and to cultural competence (developing specific skills and behaviors for effective intercultural interaction).  Indeed, cultural knowledge involves the knowledge of the language and how language can be used in a figurative way e.g. idioms and slang. Which are the idioms and slang in the New York City area? Here are some examples connected with New York City: The Big Apple : it...