首先,阐述语言和文化的关系,其次,从价值观念和思维方式两方面介绍英汉文化的主要差异。之后从三个方面重点探讨如何在大学英语教学中培养学生的跨文化意识,包括课堂上、课堂外以及教师自身,今天的英语教学绝不能仅仅是语言知识的传授,必须提高学生的跨文化交际能力,才能避免实际应用中出现的一些误解和尴尬,扫除沟通障碍。 First of all, the relationship between language and culture is elaborated. Secondly, the main differences between English and Chinese cultures are introduced from the aspects of values ​​and ways of thinking. Then from three aspects, it focuses on how to cultivate students ’intercultural awareness in college English teaching, including class, outside the classroom and teachers themselves. Today’s English teaching must not only impart knowledge of language, but also enhance students’ intercultural communication Ability, to avoid some misunderstandings and embarrassment in practical application, to eliminate communication barriers.