Qingling Li

The construction of the Hainan Free Trade Port has accelerated China’s integration into the global economy and increased the demand for internationalized talents capable of participating effectively in global communication and cooperation. English literacy plays a crucial role in this process as it functions as the primary medium for international exchange in fields such as trade, education, tourism, and technological cooperation. However, traditional English education models in China have often focused on examination-oriented learning and have not fully addressed the multidimensional competencies required for international talent development in globalized contexts.This paper aims to construct a theoretical framework for cultivating English literacy among international talents in the context of the Hainan Free Trade Port. Drawing upon theories of communicative competence, intercultural communication, global competence, and digital literacy, the study proposes a multidimensional model consisting of four core components: linguistic competence, intercultural communication competence, global awareness, and digital literacy. Based on this framework, a cultivation mechanism integrating policy support, higher education institutions, digital learning environments, and social practice platforms is proposed.The study further discusses practical pathways for implementing this framework, including curriculum reform, digital empowerment of language learning, cross-cultural training programs, and industry–education collaboration. The proposed model provides theoretical support for developing international talent training systems in the Hainan Free Trade Port and contributes to the broader discussion on language education in the context of globalization and digital transformation.

Hainan free trade port; International talents; English literacy; Theoretical framework; Digital transformation

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