语言与文化存在着什么样的关系 ?“跨文化交际学”缘何而生并对我国外语教学有什么影响 ?中西文化的主要差异何在并对言语交际的影响又如何 ?作者在文中对上述问题均作了扼要的论述和分析。作者认为 ,语言与文化密不可分 ,并主要体现在四个方面 ;中西方文化在词语概念、思维方式、民俗文化上存在着一定差异 ,并对语言学习和言语交际产生种种影响 ;在外语教学中 ,应注重“语言形式”与“文化功能”的同步学习 ;在文化价值观上 ,宜“入乡随俗” ,但不应以一种排斥或贬抑其它文化 What is the relationship between language and culture? Why does “intercultural communication” come into being and has an impact on our foreign language teaching? What are the main differences between Chinese and Western cultures and how do they influence the communication of words? Made a concise discussion and analysis. The author believes that language and culture are inseparable, and are mainly reflected in four aspects; Chinese and Western cultures have some differences in the concept of words, ways of thinking, folk culture, and have a variety of impact on language learning and verbal communication; in foreign language teaching , Should pay attention to the simultaneous study of “language form” and “cultural function”; in the cultural values, it is appropriate to “follow the custom”, but not to exclude or derogate other cultures