[Edling] English is the language of science — but precision is tough as a non-native speaker

[Margaret van Naerssen via Edling]

The importance of scientists being able to express themselves
effectively in English
is not a new concern. The field of English for Specific Purposes began with
the need
for scientists and science students who needed to access scientific journal
written in
and for them to be able to contribute to such journals--and eventually
attend conferences
in their fields.  I have worked in this area for many years and published
articles in this area.

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to access the Nature article that was posted
on Edling as the journal
required cookies for access--and I was not willing to open up my computer
to having cookies attached
just to see the article--Especially since the article sounds like it is
introducing new ideas about
the long-known importance of English in science and technology. But perhaps
I'm wrong--I would
be interested in the article.

A number of applied linguists have written in this area. Here is
information about one online Overview.
One of the Professional Communities in  TESOL International is the English
for Specific Purposes
Interest Section. Its home page is under *MyTESOL*.
https://my.tesol.org/communities/community-home?CommunityKey=4be1f546-1b6a-46f0-8070-74576e6704cb
Under the Statement of Purpose is a link to a Power Point developed by some
ESP IS members.:
*English for Specific Purposes: **An Overview **for Practitioners and Clie*
nts
*(*Kevin Knight, Anne E. Lomperis, Margaret van Naerssen, and Kay
Westerfield).
Margaret van Naerssen

Ooops I have just received a message from TESOL that TESOL is upgrading it
technology
from 12 - 14 April. During that period MyTESOL will not be accessible. But
i hope you will check
out the link and view the Power Point.


On Thu, Apr 8, 2021 at 6:37 AM Francis M. Hult via Edling <
edling at lists.mail.umbc.edu> wrote:

> Nature
>
> English is the language of science — but precision is tough as a
> non-native speaker
>
> English is the international language of science, for better or for worse,
> but most of the world’s scientists speak it as a second language. We
> shoulder an extra career challenge: not only must we gain command of our
> science, but we must also be able to write to professional standards in a
> foreign language to communicate that science.
>
> Full story:
> https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-00899-y
>
>
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