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 * International Target culture** refers to the cultures that are found in Kachru's outer (extended) or expanding (expanded) circles. These cultures generally recognize the value of learning English as an international language, but do not give English any official role in their own culture's institutions. As discussed in class there are both advantages and disadvantages of using international target culture materials in your lessons. These may include:


 * = **Advantages** ||= **Disadvantages** ||
 * //Teaching about international cultures gives students real world and practical use of English in a global context while preparing them to use English as an international language// || //Cultural situations discussed in texts may be confusing for teachers and students or have little relevance/interest in a particular cultu//re ||


 * S****ample International Target Culture Lesso****n Plans:**[[image:DSCF4089.JPG width="307" height="268" align="left"]]




 * Sample International Target Culture Videos:**


 * India's Holi Festival (part 1)**


 * India's Holi Festival (part 2)**