Glocal Intercultural Communicative Competence among Young EFL Learners from English Native-teacher’s Perspective within Saudi Vision 2030

Abstract

This qualitative research aims, first, to address key issues in the language classroom with regards to fostering the development of Intercultural Communicative Competence among Saudi EFL foreign language young learners under the influence of VAS 2030, and second, to provide practical ideas for EFL teachers to promote Intercultural Communicative Competence at the GLOCAL level in a more integral way. It intends to investigate glocal intercultural communicative competence among young EFL learners from English native-teachers’ perspective within Saudi vision 2030. The sample of the study included 4 English native teachers from America, England, South Africa and Canada. This qualitative-quantitative research used questionnaire survey and texts as data collection instruments. The data was analyzed textually and numerically. The findings of the study showed that the participants showed their consciousness about the significance of glocal intercultural communicative competence in developing young EFL learners’ language skills within Saudi Vision 2030. Also, the results showed the significance of the glocal intercultural communicative competence in developing Saudi EFL learners’ language skills (competence). Also, it is concluded that raising young Saudi EFL learners’ awareness about the importance of the glocal intercultural communicative competence should be incorporated in EFL textbooks, course material and teaching curriculum in Saudi Arabia. This study recommends that further future research be conducted in this regard.