Developing intercultural communication skills in teaching french

The research article discusses the new methodologies in the teaching of French as a second language for the development of intercultural communication in higher education. The study focuses specifically on cross-cultural interaction that relates to the study of French as a foreign language in the context of a university classroom in Azerbaijan. The primary goal is to explore contemporary methods for developing intercultural communication skills, analyze various scientific and theoretical issues in addressing the problem, and present contemporary methodological approaches appropriate to the local context. It is well known that the use of French on international platforms as a new communication tool has become essential in the age of globalization and that its use in the context of the nation has increased for a variety of purposes. Observations prove that the systematic organization of speech activities for the development of cross-cultural communication skills during the teaching of the French language remains a problem in teaching. There are constantly felt gaps in order to acquire the necessary competencies in this area. To address these issues, the research study ran an experiment involving twenty-eight (28) students and four (4) teachers. Data were collected to explore students' perceptions of multiculturalism in French-speaking nations and their communication skills across cultures while learning the language. The descriptive methodology is applied during the experiment as an effective tool. Moreover, the method of observation and interviews entail with respondents to identify the issues. The experiment's findings showed that university professors and teachers encounter a variety of challenges when preparing students for the development of intercultural communication. These challenges include student tolerance, language barriers, a lack of instructional materials, time restraints, and a lack of effective knowledge about intercultural teaching pedagogies. In order to adequately learn French, students need to have some communication skills. Therefore, the study explores that foreign language teaching programs should be prepared with techniques that foster the development of cross-cultural communication skills in higher education. The research study can be used as a useful tool for experienced French teachers to increase their knowledge of teaching cultures in communication and to develop new guidelines for the development of multicultural perspectives. Finally, the article can contribute to improving the preparation of French language teachers and students for study abroad opportunities by increasing the minimum language skills and cultural knowledge requirements for exposure to the French-speaking world.