Reflect on cultural differences between French and English communicative styles and on how these affect intercultural interactions
Elaborations
noticing cultural cues that suggest differences in traditions, ideas or values when interacting with French speakers or resources, for example, ways of expressing feelings, or politeness protocols associated with social events
discussing elements of successful intercultural communication when using French or other languages, for example, awareness of differences, flexibility, and respect for other perspectives and traditions
interacting with young French-speakers who are learning English, comparing views on cultural aspects of communication and discussing individual challenges and gains
identifying gestures, intonation patterns and facial expressions that are different in French, and explaining how some could be adopted in other-language contexts or situations
reflecting on own ways of communicating and behaving and how these may be interpreted by French speakers
