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Language barrier

A language barrier is a figurative phrase used primarily to refer to linguistic barriers to communication, i.e. the difficulties in communication experienced by people or groups originally speaking different languages (or different dialects in some cases).[1][2][3]

Language barrier impedes the formation of interpersonal relationships and can cause misunderstandings that lead to various kinds of serious consequences. These can include conflict, frustration, medical distress, offenses of a criminal nature, violence, and wasting time, effort, money, and human life.[4]

  1. ^ "language barrier" in the Collins English Dictionary.
  2. ^ "language barrier". Oxford English Dictionary (Online ed.). Oxford University Press. (Subscription or participating institution membership required.)
  3. ^ "Examples of Language Barriers" in The Seven Barriers of Communication. [Accessed 5 March 2017].
  4. ^ Buarqoub, I.A.S (2013-05-28). "Language barriers to effective communication". Utopía y Praxis Latinoamericana. 24 (Esp.6): 64–77. Retrieved 2021-08-13. language barriers are semantic problems that arise during the process of encoding and/ordecoding the message into words and ideas, respectively. They are one of the main barriers that limit effective communication. They are the most common communication barriers which cause misunderstandings and misinterpretations between people.

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