Max, a second language speaker of English from Botswana, is conversing appropriately and effectively in the language with Sam, an Australian first language speaker of English. According to Michael Byram, Max possesses __________________.
A) intercultural competence
B) intercultural communicative competence
C) global competence
D) global mindedness

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Intercultural communicative competence, as defined by Michael Byram, refers to the ability to communicate effectively and appropriately in intercultural situations based on one's intercultural knowledge, skills, and attitudes. Max's ability to converse appropriately and effectively with Sam, who is from a different cultural and linguistic background, demonstrates this competence.

Max, a Second Language Speaker of English from Botswana, Is