These days it's necessary to have at least a basic level of English proficiency in most research contexts. But at the same time, our collective emphasis on English places a significant burden on scientists who speak a different first language. Tatsuya Amano Senior lecturer, The University of Queensland In research published today in PLOS Biology , my colleagues and I reveal the enormity of the language barrier faced by scientists who are non-native English speakers. English has become essential in academic life Scientists need to know English to extract knowledge from others' work, publish their findings, attend international conferences, and collaborate with their peers from around the world.

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