Journal of Technical Writing and Communication Jan 1992

Which English Should We Teach for International Technical Communication?

John Kirkman

Abstract

There are differences of vocabulary, grammar, and usage in American English and British English. As international interchange of information increases, we must alert writers and editors to these differences, and encourage them to find forms of expression common to both versions of English. If they do not, their texts may create difficulties, not only for readers using English as a foreign language, but also for native speakers of American English or British English.

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Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
Published
1992-01-01
DOI
10.2190/1ly8-j1dg-a7mt-r5d5
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technical communication multilingual writers grammar and mechanics
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Cited by in this index (3)

  1. Bokor (2011)
    Moving International Technical Communication Forward: A World Englishes Approach
    Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
  2. Bokor (2011)
    Connecting with the “Other” in Technical Communication: World Englishes and Eth…
    Technical Communication Quarterly
  3. Kirkman (1996)
    From Chore to Profession: How Technical Communication in the United Kingdom Has…
    Journal of Technical Writing and Communication

References (2)

  1. Kirkman, John (with Turk, Christopher), Effective Writing, Spon, 1989.
  2. Kirkman John (1988)
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