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The author reflects on a federal government report that found one out of seven Americans cannot read and understand anything more complex than a child's picture book. He believes the inherent inconsistencies of the English language are, in part, to blame for this situation. The author emphasizes that people in other countries have trouble translating things into proper English but goes on to illustrate how the language can be forgiving once one has mastered it.

This article deals with the controversy faced by Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Commissioner Carolyn Bivens when she proposed an English proficiency test for all of its members in 2009. There are several foreign players in the golf world. Both superstar golfers Sweden's Annika Sorenstam and Lorena Ochoa of Mexico are fluent in the English language. Particular focus is given to Biven's aim with her proposal. She decided to rescind her English-proficiency requirement on September 4, 2008 following an uproar.

The article presents the statistical results of a survey on the need to test the English language ability of foreign workers.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles published in previous issues including "Your Business," in the March 2008 issue, a news on the entry qualifications for School of Civil Engineering at the University of Leeds in the February 14, 2008 issue and "English tests for foreign workers," in the March 20, 2008 issue.

The article reports on the introduction of a basic English language test that must be passed by foreign workers wanting to work in Great Britain. Foreign workers who pass the test will be awarded a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card. The test, which could come into effect from September 2008, will be taken together with the touch-screen health and safety examination that people already need to pass to get a CSCS card.

The article presents information on the participation of nurses, in issues related to extend the scope of regulation, including healthcare assistants, changes to revalidation, and English language testing, in Great Britain. The General Medical Council was accused of taking no steps to protect patients, by the fifth Shipman Inquiry. A review of all regulatory bodies of health professionals was announced by the Department of Health. Nurses can respond to the proposals by November 10, 2006.

States that due to discrimination against non-English speaking drivers it has prompted the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to consider old rules requiring drivers of commercial vehicles to be able to read and speak English well. Violations sited by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU); Contact points.