erdEducation Reform and Development2652-53642652-5372Bio-Byword Scientific Publishing Pty. Ltd.10.26689/erd.v6i4.7010ArticleIntegrating Regional Culture and College English Teaching by Introducing “Telling Guangxi’s Story” to College English Classeshttps://artdesignp.com/journal/erd/6/4/10.26689/erd.v6i4.7010LiaoWenyi2024642024-05-24With globalization, research in intercultural communication and language teaching is becoming more in-depth and extensive. In this context, integrating regional cultural elements into English teaching holds significant value. Exploring the role of regional cultural factors in enhancing cross-cultural communication skills and English learning can offer new perspectives and methodologies for college English education. This study aims to integrate regional culture into college English teaching, particularly focusing on “telling Guangxi’s story.” The goals of this research include improving college students’ learning effectiveness and interest, providing a deeper understanding of Guangxi’s history, culture, and characteristics, and fostering an appreciation and respect for different regional cultures. Additionally, the study seeks to enhance students’ cross-cultural communication skills, cultural cognition, cultural identity, and cultural self-confidence. By doing so, it also contributes to the inheritance and development of local culture in Guangxi, promoting a modern educational approach that bridges local and global cultural understanding.

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