CHALLENGES OF INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION IN ENGLISH AS A GLOBAL LANGUAGE
Keywords:
Intercultural communication, global English, lingua franca, cultural differences, communication barriers, pragmatics, cross-cultural competence, miscommunication, cultural awareness, language diversity, sociolinguistics, communication strategies.Abstract
This article explores the major challenges of intercultural communication arising from the global use of English as a lingua franca. As English continues to dominate international business, education, and digital communication, it brings together speakers from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
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