Building Cultural Competence

Strategies for Learning

Immerse Yourself: - Watch films from different French-speaking countries - Listen to diverse music - Read news from various sources - Follow social media from different regions

Connect Authentically: - Join cultural associations - Attend cultural events - Find language exchange partners - Cook recipes from different regions

Stay Curious: - Ask "How do you do this here?" - Notice non-verbal communication - Learn historical contexts - Appreciate differences