The role of English as an international language in the field of technology and science

the article examines the history of the formation of English as an international language. The key historical events and processes that contributed to the spread of the English language in science, technology, business and everyday life are highlighted. Special attention is paid to the influence of the colonial policy of the British Empire, the industrial revolution, the First and Second World Wars, as well as the development of the Internet. It is noted that English did not become dominant in science and technology immediately, but its path to the top was long and determined by a number of historical factors. Examples of the use of English in technical documentation and scientific publications are given. The role of the English language in international business is also emphasized using the example of Airbnb. The author of the article analyzes the problems faced by non-native English speakers in scientific communication and concludes that it is necessary to find ways to overcome the language barrier.

English, colonial policy, scientific publications, technical language, international business, language barrier, historical events