语言和文化互相依存,密不可分,语言的表达需要一定的文化背景,英语教学当然离不开对学生的文化教育。在英语教学中,教师循序渐进地融入相关的文化内容,让学生了解不同文化反映在语言上的差异,对于激发学生学习英语的兴趣,丰富其文化背景知识和进行跨文化交际都是非常必要的。本文介绍了高职院校英语教学中文化融入的意义和有效策略,以帮助学生提高英语综合应用能力。 Language and culture are interdependent and inseparable. Language expression requires a certain cultural background. Certainly, English teaching is inseparable from the cultural education of students. In English teaching, gradual and orderly integration of teachers into relevant cultural contents allows students to understand that different cultures reflect differences in language. It is necessary to stimulate students’ interest in learning English, enrich their cultural background and conduct intercultural communication. This article introduces the cultural integration of English teaching in vocational colleges and effective strategies to help students improve their ability to apply English comprehensively.