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Jinzhu Qu, Juan Ramón Guijarro Ojeda 
Numerous studies have revealed that teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language (SFL) in China from a communicative and intercultural approach faces serious obstacles due to the cultural characteristics of Chinese-speaking students, such as passivity, fear of mistakes, the search for perfection, dependence on the teacher, and reluctance to work in groups. These factors perpetuate teaching that focuses mainly on linguistic aspects. To reverse this situation, the Chinese Ministry of Education implemented in 2022 new requirements for SFL teaching in universities, which would allow this student body to align with international standards in language teaching. Among the nine key competencies defined, intercultural competence stands out as a tool for increasing motivation, success, and cultural integration. In this context, the present research analyses the intercultural competence development of 15 Chinese-speaking SFL students at Jilin University (China). For this purpose, educational tools based on Almodovar’s films have been designed and implemented, supported by studies that highlight his treatment of complex and universal sociocultural themes from a profoundly Spanish perspective. The qualitative results demonstrate the effectiveness of these resources in overcoming the predominant structuralist approach, fostering intercultural competence in its affective, cognitive, and behavioural dimensions, and increasing students’ motivation and sense of participation.
