Using Online Dialogue to Develop Cross-Cultural Understanding

The present study recommends that cross-cultural online dialogue be part of the efl college classroom in saudi arabia. it proposes a model for dialogue skills, cross-cultural themes that can serve as a basis for selecting dialogue topics, print and electronic resources for locating stereotypes and misconceptions about saudi arabia, islamic and arabic cultures. examples of online instruction and collaborative and interactive activities; and recommendations for successful dialogue between saudi and english-speaking-students are given.