The structure of language and the ways it is used reflect the norms and values that members of a culture share, while language is the means through which culture is transmitted. The communicative competence model is based on this understanding of the relationship between language and culture. Language learners need to be aware, for example, of the culturally appropriate ways to address people, express gratitude, make requests, and agree or disagree with someone. Thus, it is essential that the study of culture is incorporated into the classroom curriculum. Cultural activities and objectives should be carefully organized and included into lesson plans to enrich and deepen the teaching content and to enable students to function effectively in another language and society.