English serves as a convenient, common language for science. However, this practice poses insurmountable barriers to those whose first language is not English — the majority of people around the world ...

Some readers believe that non-native English speaking teachers are often more qualified and dedicated than their native-speaking counterparts, challenge the notion that native speakers are inherently ...

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Michael Erard is the author of "Babel No More: The Search for the World's Most Extraordinary Language Learners." Updated January 29, 2012, 7:00 PM Whether or not you think learning a language other ...

Nearly 3 in 4 American classrooms now includes at least one English-language learner, and these students make up roughly 1 in 10 public school students. While their numbers continue to rise quickly, ...

We need to stop telling our students to have their essays checked by a native English speaker. It doesn’t help them, sometimes harms them, and perpetuates a false narrative about writing and language.

The shift to remote work means we have a greater ability and opportunity to work with people worldwide, who may not be native English-speakers. Here are five things you can do to ensure those ...

In 1998, Ron Unz, a Silicon Valley millionaire and former gubernatorial candidate, set out to abolish bilingual education in California. Fueled by an anti-immigrant climate, Unz spearheaded a ...