The utilization of internet technologies for fostering written forms of intercultural communication among senior class students.

Authors

  • Safwan Al salaimeh Aqaba University of Technology

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51247/st.v8iS2.639

Keywords:

importance, information, communication, Modern society, telecommunications.

Abstract

In our digital era, the significance of Internet technologies in the advancement of businesses, even small-scale enterprises, cannot be overstated. This article delves into the theoretical and practical underpinnings of utilizing Internet technologies to foster intercultural communication among high school students, cultivate connections with peers from diverse countries through various social networks, and nurture cultural awareness using a plethora of educational Internet resources..Metrics and methods: The Internet has the capacity to elevate foreign language education in profound ways. A communicative approach entails acquiring communication skills and fostering the capacity for intercultural interaction, which forms the backbone of the Internet's functionality. Communication lies at the core of the Internet - a colossal international, multicultural society where millions of individuals engage in electronic discourse simultaneously, constituting the most monumental conversation in terms of scale and participants ever witnessed. By integrating this environment into foreign language instruction, we construct a true-to-life communication model. Engaging in genuine language interactions facilitated by the Internet, students are immersed in authentic scenarios. The outcomes: The researchers deduced that honing competencies in communication and cultural understanding is unattainable without engaging in communicative practice. The outcomes of experimental training exhibited enhancements across all parameters, including the comprehension of original texts containing linguistic, sociocultural, and cultural-geographical content, the ability to simplify complex grammatical structures, and the adeptness in identifying synonyms for words

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2025-09-01

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The utilization of internet technologies for fostering written forms of intercultural communication among senior class students. (2025). Society & Technology, 8, 425-435. https://doi.org/10.51247/st.v8iS2.639

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