Interpersonal Competence in English Language Teaching

Ronald Schmidt-Fajlik describes the importance of developing interpersonal competence in English language teaching. Teaching methodology should not only concentrate on developing language skills for effective communication, but should also include developing interpersonal competence. Cross-cultural research is conducted regarding the interpersonal competence of students in Japan, China, Russia, Ghana, and Saudi Arabia. Guidelines and suggestions are given regarding developing interpersonal competence in English language teaching.