This intriguing intercultural communication role-play helps students identify direct and indirect communication styles across cultures and reflect and adapt their own style to prevent misunderstandings... read more
EAP Intercultural Communication Activity - Speaking: Role-Play, Guided Discussion, Freer and Communicative Practice - Group Work This intriguing intercultural communication role-play helps students identify direct and indirect communication styles across cultures and reflect and adapt their own style to prevent misunderstandings and resolve conflicts in multicultural settings. Students are divided into multicultural teams, with each member taking on a specific role: direct communicator, indirect communicator, mediator, or observer. Teams then engage in a 15-minute discussion aimed at resolving a conflict, during which the direct and indirect communicators exchange perspectives while the mediator facilitates mutual understanding and guides the group toward a solution. Throughout this process, the observer carefully monitors the interaction, taking notes on communication patterns and any misunderstandings that arise. Afterwards, the observers present their insights and provide feedback on how effectively their groups navigated cultural differences. Each group then gives feedback on their communication approaches and share how they achieved their resolution. Finally, students discuss questions related to communication styles as a class.
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