Promoting students'' critical intercultural awareness in the context of English language teaching (ELT) using digital photograph-mediated intercultural tasks. The study aims to explore the students’ response to intercultural assignment when they are involved in the intercultural assignment using digital photograph-mediated and the ways digital photograph-mediated intercultural assignment raise critical intercultural awareness of local students. This study uses a qualitative research design with descriptive case studies. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and pretests, and analyzed using data reduction, data visualization, and conclusion drawing or verification approaches. The research findings indicated that students had positive student responses to intercultural assignments using digital photography. This study revealed that students actively participated in discussions, submitted assignments, and showed an interest in learning about diverse cultures. Students actively engage in gathering and sharing cultural images as a positive response to intercultural assignments utilizing digital photography. They demonstrate a desire to understand different cultures, grow conscious of cultural diversity, improve intercultural communication skills, and dispel misconceptions. Through this assignment, students develop a deeper understanding of cultural diversity, improve intercultural communication skills, and challenge cultural stereotypes. The use of digital photography increases students' intercultural awareness by enabling them to identify cultural differences and appreciate diverse perspectives. This research underscores the importance of creating an inclusive and culturally sensitive educational environment to foster students' critical cultural awareness.