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100 1 |a Aimoldina, Aliya  |u Department of Theory and Practice of Foreign Languages, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan; <email>akynova_db@enu.kz</email>; Philology Department, Kazakhstan Branch of Lomonosov Moscow State University, Astana 010010, Kazakhstan 
245 1 |a Professional Multilingualism in Intercultural Business Communication of Kazakhstan 
260 |b MDPI AG  |c 2025 
513 |a Journal Article 
520 3 |a This study examines the role of multilingualism in intercultural business communication among professionals in Kazakhstan, where business discourse reflects a unique combination of language planning, individual competencies, and integration of traditions with modern economic demands. Shaped by globalization, historical influences, and geopolitical factors, Kazakhstan’s business communication is characterized by the use of Kazakh, Russian, and English, along with other foreign languages. Using semi-structured interviews with 19 business professionals from 13 companies, the study examines multilingual practices, language learning processes, and the impact of cultural factors on workplace interactions. Findings reveal that Kazakh, Russian, and English serve distinct functions in professional settings: Kazakh, as the state language, is gaining prominence in the business sphere, particularly in official documentation and government-mandated communication; Russian remains dominant in private and regional business interactions; and English is indispensable for international business. While proficiency in multiple languages facilitates overcoming intercultural barriers, differences in negotiation styles, non-verbal communication, and decision-making processes highlight the need for cultural flexibility in business settings. The study underscores the necessity of implementing well-structured and context-sensitive language policies while advocating for the integration of professional multilingual training into educational curricula to bridge the gap between academic preparation and workplace demands. This research contributes to a broader understanding of how multilingualism shapes professional identity, workforce mobility, and intercultural competence in Kazakhstan’s increasingly globalized business landscape. 
651 4 |a Kazakhstan 
653 |a Workforce 
653 |a Communication 
653 |a Language planning 
653 |a Language policy 
653 |a Intercultural competence 
653 |a Nonverbal communication 
653 |a Official languages 
653 |a Professional identity 
653 |a Learning processes 
653 |a Foreign language learning 
653 |a Globalization 
653 |a Interviews 
653 |a Multilingualism 
653 |a Business communications 
653 |a Cultural factors 
653 |a Decision making 
653 |a Workplaces 
653 |a Foreign languages 
653 |a Data collection 
653 |a International business 
653 |a Occupational mobility 
653 |a Linguistics 
653 |a Professionals 
653 |a Curricula 
653 |a Education 
653 |a Economic development 
653 |a Flexibility 
653 |a Business communication 
653 |a Intercultural communication 
653 |a Kazakh language 
653 |a Professional training 
653 |a Public officials 
653 |a Educational programs 
653 |a Workplace communication 
653 |a Business 
653 |a Languages 
653 |a Language acquisition 
653 |a Documentation 
653 |a Interpersonal communication 
653 |a Verbal communication 
653 |a Competence 
653 |a Geopolitics 
653 |a Business English 
653 |a Economic factors 
653 |a English language 
653 |a Russian as a second language 
653 |a English as a second language learning 
653 |a Mobility 
653 |a Education work relationship 
700 1 |a Akynova, Damira  |u Department of Theory and Practice of Foreign Languages, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan; <email>akynova_db@enu.kz</email> 
773 0 |t Journalism and Media  |g vol. 6, no. 1 (2025), p. 44 
786 0 |d ProQuest  |t Social Science Database 
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