Intercultural communication competence as a key component of professional English training for future engineers

Abstract

This article seeks to address this gap by proposing a structured framework for integrating intercultural communication training into English for Specific Purposes (ESP) courses, thereby equipping future engineers with the requisite skills to excel in a globalized professional landscape. The purpose of this article is to explore effective strategies for integrating intercultural communication competence into English for Specific Purposes courses for engineering students, with the aim of enhancing their readiness for international professional collaboration.