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Cross-Cultural Strategies in High School English Teaching: A Sino-American Case Study

by Kanghui Zhao 1
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PSSA  2025 4(1):20; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.pssa.20250326
Received: / Accepted: / Published Online: 26 March 2025
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This study investigates the impact of cross-cultural communication on high school English teaching, focusing on Sino-American cultural differences, and proposes effective teaching strategies to address related challenges. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research combines quantitative analysis of student performance with qualitative insights from classroom observations and interviews. Two classes from Zhili High School participated: one as a control group using traditional methods, and the other as an experimental group implementing cross-cultural communication strategies, including cultural comparison teaching, multimedia resources, and interactive activities. Results indicate that the experimental group showed significant improvement in English proficiency, particularly in listening and speaking, and reported higher levels of cultural awareness and satisfaction. Qualitative data revealed that students found the strategies engaging and effective in fostering a deeper understanding of cultural differences. However, challenges such as the need for teacher training and curriculum adaptation were identified. The study concludes that integrating cross-cultural communication into high school English teaching enhances students' language skills and cultural competence, but successful implementation requires ongoing support for educators and curriculum reform. These findings offer valuable insights for improving English teaching practices in a globalized context.

Keywords: Cross-cultural communication; High school English teaching; Sino-American cultural differences; Teaching strategies;
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Zhao, K. (2025). Cross-Cultural Strategies in High School English Teaching: A Sino-American Case Study. Perspectives in Social Sciences and Arts, 4(1), 20. doi:10.69610/j.pssa.20250326
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Zhao, K. Cross-Cultural Strategies in High School English Teaching: A Sino-American Case Study. Perspectives in Social Sciences and Arts, 2025, 4, 20. doi:10.69610/j.pssa.20250326
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Zhao K. Cross-Cultural Strategies in High School English Teaching: A Sino-American Case Study. Perspectives in Social Sciences and Arts; 2025, 4(1):20. doi:10.69610/j.pssa.20250326
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Zhao, Kanghui 2025. "Cross-Cultural Strategies in High School English Teaching: A Sino-American Case Study" Perspectives in Social Sciences and Arts 4, no.1:20. doi:10.69610/j.pssa.20250326

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Zhao K. Cross-Cultural Strategies in High School English Teaching: A Sino-American Case Study. Perspectives in Social Sciences and Arts; 2025, 4(1):20. doi:10.69610/j.pssa.20250326
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Zhao, Kanghui 2025. "Cross-Cultural Strategies in High School English Teaching: A Sino-American Case Study" Perspectives in Social Sciences and Arts 4, no.1:20. doi:10.69610/j.pssa.20250326
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Zhao, K. (2025). Cross-Cultural Strategies in High School English Teaching: A Sino-American Case Study. Perspectives in Social Sciences and Arts, 4(1), 20. doi:10.69610/j.pssa.20250326

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