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Do native English speakers learn grammar?
Most native English speakers do not learn English grammar. It is absorbed naturally by listening, imitating, reading, writing, and so on.
What makes a native English speaker?
A “native speaker of English” refers to someone who has learned and used English from early childhood. It does not necessarily mean that it is the speaker’s only language, but it means it is and has been the primary means of concept formation and communication.
Why native speakers make mistakes?
Generally, in spoken English, native speakers make errors for a variety of reasons: they say it the way they hear it – “Could of/would of, etc.” for “could’ve/would’ve, etc.”; “pacifically” for “specifically”
Why are there so many non-native English speakers in scientific writing?
Because there are a ton of people who are not native English speakers who have amazing English grammar in their scientific writing. It’s not about being a native speaker. It’s about writing a manuscript in English.
Are native speakers at a disadvantage in a lingua franca situation?
“Native speakers are at a disadvantage when you are in a lingua franca situation,” where English is being used as a common denominator, says Jennifer Jenkins, professor of global Englishes at the UK’s University of Southampton. “It’s the native English speakers that are having difficulty understanding and making themselves understood.”
Should Authors have their work edited by a native English speaker?
There’s a remark that I see once a while in reviews, something along the lines of: “The authors should have their work edited by a native English speaker.” Please stop staying this. I think it’s a problem, for three reasons: First, as a reviewer, you have absolutely no idea whether the author (s) are native English speakers.
Are native English speakers at a disadvantage in meetings?
Typically, native English speakers dominate meetings about 90\% of the time – Michael Blattner “Native speakers are at a disadvantage when you are in a lingua franca situation,” where English is being used as a common denominator, says Jennifer Jenkins, professor of global Englishes at the UK’s University of Southampton.