THE IMPORTANCE OF ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN TECHNICAL FIELDS.
Keywords:
Keywords: English for Specific Purposes (ESP), professional development, technical communication, engineering education, globalization, scientific language, workplace communication.Abstract
Annotation: In today’s globalized world, English serves as the universal
language of technology, science, and innovation. Professionals in technical fields—
such as engineering, information technology, and applied sciences—need English
proficiency to access up-to-date information, participate in international collaboration,
and present their research globally. This article examines the importance of English for
professional development in technical fields, analyzing relevant literature, methods of
language integration in professional education, and the outcomes of English-based
training programs.
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