Young Academics’ Conference English

Young Academics’ Conference English is a textbook that covers the English language skills and knowledge that are essential for young academics to participate effectively in international conferences. The book is written in a clear and concise style, and it is designed to be accessible to students and early-career researchers from a variety of academic disciplines and backgrounds.

The book begins with an overview of the field of conference English and its importance for young academics. It then discusses the basic principles of academic English, such as grammar, vocabulary, and style.

The book then applies these principles to a variety of specific conference English tasks, such as:
Writing abstracts and proposals
Giving and attending presentations
Networking with other academics
Chairing and participating in panel discussions

The book also includes a number of chapters on more advanced topics, such as:
Using English for Specific Purposes (ESP) in conference settings
Dealing with Asian Englishes and other non-native varieties of English
Developing presentation skills
Using spoken English effectively in conference settings

Keywords

Conference English, Asian English’s, English for Specific Purposes, English as a Lingua Franca, Presentation skills, Spoken English, Academic English, English