THE ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE LEARNING.
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/Keywords:
Social media, language learning, intercultural communication, digital literacy, online education.Abstract
Social media has become an important part of modern education and communication. It provides language learners with opportunities to interact with people from different cultural backgrounds and improve their language skills through authentic communication. This article examines the role of social media in intercultural communication and language learning, highlighting its benefits and challenges. The study demonstrates that social media can significantly contribute to language development, cultural awareness, and digital literacy when used effectively.
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