Byram's Model of Intercultural Communication Competence

the ability to apply knowledge of the rules of a standard version of the language to produce and interpret spoken and written language

the ability to give to the language produced by an interlocutor – whether native speaker or not – meanings which are taken for granted by the interlocutor or which are negotiated and made explicit with the interlocutor

the ability to use, discover and negotiate strategies for the production and interpretation of monologic or dialogic texts which follow the conventions of the culture of an interlocutor or are negotiated as intercultural texts for particular purposes.

Savoir (Knowledge): Understanding the cultural practices, beliefs, and values of both one's own culture and the target culture. This includes knowledge about social norms, traditions, and historical contexts.

Savoir-être (Attitudes): Developing an open-mindedness and willingness to engage with other cultures. This involves being respectful, tolerant, and empathetic towards cultural differences.

Savoir-faire (Skills): The ability to communicate and interact effectively in a cross-cultural context. This includes both verbal and non-verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to adapt one's behavior to different cultural settings.

Savoir-apprendre/faire (Learning to learn): The capacity to learn from intercultural experiences and to reflect on one's own cultural identity. This includes recognizing and adapting to new cultural contexts and being able to engage in continuous learning about other cultures.

the ability to critically reflect on cultural practices, values, and power dynamics, both within one's own culture and in the cultures of others.