700 Reasons: Reason #374

Reason: 374
Many common vocabulary groups deal with the environment of the home and foreign countries and provide excellent opportunities for raising important contemporary issues. Consistent cross-references between the home and foreign countries can help learners to stand back from received opinions and come to a more balanced view of both cultures
Reference:
The Department of Education and Science; Welsh Office (1990) Modern Foreign Languages for Ages 11 to 16 (London: HMSO)
Related Keywords:
Economic, social and political dimension, Intercultural competence, Secondary sector

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