Research Article

EFL Teachers’ Attitudes toward the Integration of Cultural Elements into English Classes

Authors

  • Pham Thi Minh Thuy Ho Chi Minh City University of Finance and Marketing, Vietnam

Abstract

English language education in Vietnamese universities has increasingly emphasized developing students’ intercultural competence alongside linguistic skills. However, limited research has examined teachers’ perspectives on cultural integration at the tertiary level. This mixed-methods study explored EFL teachers’ attitudes towards integrating cultural elements into English classes at a Vietnamese public university. Data was collected from 42 teachers through questionnaires and interviews. The findings revealed that the teachers agreed on the importance of cultural elements for communication and intercultural awareness, but faced contextual obstacles such as time constraints and limited resources. They felt motivated to share cultural experiences but had moderate satisfaction with current methods. The study highlights the need for curricular flexibility, teacher training, and resource accessibility to foster equitable cultural integration and intercultural competence in Vietnamese university EFL education.

Article information

Journal

International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Translation

Volume (Issue)

8 (9)

Pages

68-80

Published

2025-08-30

How to Cite

Pham Thi Minh Thuy. (2025). EFL Teachers’ Attitudes toward the Integration of Cultural Elements into English Classes. International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Translation, 8(9), 68-80. https://doi.org/10.32996/ijllt.2025.8.9.9

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Keywords:

Cultural integration, EFL teachers, attitudes, intercultural communicative competence, Vietnamese context