LNELecture Notes in Education, Arts, Management and Social ScienceTBA2705-053XWHIOCE PUBLISHING PTE. LTD.10.18063/LNE.v4i2.1517ArticleResearch on Cultivation Path of Cross-cultural Communication Competence in English Education in Hainan Free Trade Porthttps://artdesignp.com/journal/LNE/4/2/10.18063/LNE.v4i2.1517WangNa2026422026-02-26With the continuous advancement of the Hainan Free Trade Port (hereinafter referred to as "HFTP") development, international exchanges within the region have become increasingly frequent. As the global lingua franca, English has emerged as the core bridge connecting Hainan with global resources and facilitating cross-cultural collaboration. Cross-cultural communication competence, as an indispensable core competency in English education, directly impacts users 'ability to communicate smoothly in multicultural contexts and effectively avoid cultural friction. It also serves as a key factor in cultivating international talents and enhancing the region's soft power in opening up to the world. This paper explores specific cultivation methods for cross-cultural communication competence in HFTP English education through five critical dimensions: curriculum system restructuring, innovative teaching models, faculty team development, practical platform construction, and evaluation system optimization. The research provides actionable references for reforming English education in HFTP, aiming to establish Hainan as a global talent cultivation hub and promote high-quality development of regional cross-cultural exchanges and cooperation.Hainan Free Trade Port,English education,intercultural communication competence,cultivation pathways,international talent development

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