Academic Journal
Idioms as a Tool for Enhancing Professional Competence and Cross-Cultural Communication
| Title: | Idioms as a Tool for Enhancing Professional Competence and Cross-Cultural Communication |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Anamari Irizarry Quintero (ORCID |
| Source: | Business and Professional Communication Quarterly. 2026 89(2):317-339. |
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| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 23 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Business Communication, Language Patterns, Language Usage, Limited English Speaking, Native Speakers, International Trade, Communication Problems, Foreign Countries, Business English, Cultural Differences, Communicative Competence (Languages) |
| Geographic Terms: | Puerto Rico, Mexico, Florida, Canada |
| DOI: | 10.1177/23294906241231762 |
| ISSN: | 2329-4922 2329-4906 |
| Abstract: | This research examines the role of idiomatic expressions (IEs) in international business (IB) communication and non-native speakers' (NNEs') English proficiency. It investigates how IE affect IB communication's effectiveness and whether IEs should be taught to NNE. We collected feedback from academics who confirmed the importance of IE and relevant business idioms from professional websites. We also assessed IE usage benefits for different cohorts working in IB settings. The results indicate that IE can enhance communication efficiency, cross-cultural social skills, monetary rewards, and satisfaction in IB. The findings support the need for teaching IE to NNE and justify inclusion in curricula. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1514756 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| ISSN: | 2329-4922 2329-4906 |
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| DOI: | 10.1177/23294906241231762 |