An Application of Cultural Models Theory to Cross-cultural Awareness Cultivation in Primary School English Teaching

Cultural models theory is one of the most important theories in cognitive linguistics. This paper briefly introduces the theory of cultural models in cognitive linguistics, analyses the current situation of cross-cultural awareness teaching in primary school, and further discusses the significance of cultural models theory in the cultivation of cross-cultural awareness in primary school English teaching. This theory provides a tool for teachers to cultivate pupils' cross-cultural awareness, so teachers can effectively introduce cultural factors into primary school English teaching.