Year: 2026 | Month: April | Volume: 13 | Issue: 4 | Pages: 341-347
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20260433
Exploring English as a Second Language Acquisition in Multicultural Contexts
Dr. M. Arthi
Assistant Professor, Department of English, SRM Valliammai Engineering College, Kattankulathur.
ABSTRACT
Culture refers to the beliefs, values, attitudes, behaviours, experiences, religious practices, social status and material possessions common to a given group of individuals within the society. Multiculturalism can be defined as a combination of different cultures in the world. Exposure to the multicultural concepts of language learning means that students and learners can comprehend the differences and similarities in the different cultures and traditions, which can assist them to learn the language better. Learning a second language is never a smooth and fun process and an individual must make a long-term effort to learn to master it. The relationship between language acquisition and multiculturalism is highlighted in this analysis. It states that learning language is more significant when learners are introduced to the various cultural orientations. This exposure expands their knowledge on the communication styles, social behaviour and cultural values of the target language. There is also tolerance, openness and mutual respect among learners in different backgrounds as a result of multicultural classrooms. Moreover, they provide the opportunities to participate actively, discuss and interact, which are important to enhance language skills. As such, multiculturalism can be a helpful tool in making the acquisition of the second language more effective, inclusive, and enriching.
Keywords: Multiculturalism, Second Language, Acquisition, Tradition, Culture
[PDF Full Text]