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Due to globalization, organizations rely on international transactions to keep their business running. Even knowing how important international interactions are to the success of their companies, communication problems occur and someone involved in the transaction is left scratching their head. This is a result of lack of training and cultural understanding. This article will discuss the different implications that have been discussed in the world of international business. This paper will address some of the common barriers in international business communications, steps taken to alleviate these problems, and future considerations for international business communications. What are some common issues that can prove problematic in international business communications? Italian Language The English language is at least one of the official languages ​​in over 80 countries (Wikipedia). By having a declared official language, this means that it is the language used within its government – ​​its courts, parliament, administration, etc. – to manage its operations and conduct its affairs. ("Official Language", 1998.) English is spoken throughout the world, but it is not yet fully understood by all who speak it. An article written by Sam Alexander, on his website Xamuel.com, gives ten reasons why English is a difficult language to learn. Some of the reasons he lists include our complex spelling system, our rich sounds, how stress on certain words can change the entire meaning of a statement, and even how a single word can serve as an adjective, verb, or noun without change the spelling. (xamuel.com)It is common to meet someone in another country who can speak E...... middle of paper......tedTunstall, J. (2008). “Anglo-American, global and Euro-American media against media nationalism”, the media was American. 3-10. Yingqin, L. (2012). Exploring the impacts of cultural globalization on cultural awareness/values ​​and English writing in the Chinese context. Intercultural Communication Studies, 21(2), 94-110.Govil, S.K., & Jain, R. (2013). Globalization of markets. Advances in Management, 6(6), 65.McGuigan, G. (2002). When in Rome: logic and selection of resources on international business etiquette and intercultural communication. Reference & User Services Quarterly, 41(3), 220-227."Official Language", Concise Oxford Companion to the English Language, ed. Tom McArthur, Oxford University Press, 1998. "International Affairs." (2013). Collegeboard.com. https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/majors/business-international-business