On Features of Logistics English from Linguistic Perspective

Abstract

With the globalization of economy, logistics, an emerging industry with great potential of development, is supposed to become an important pillar of the growth of national economy. In recent years, logistics is flourishing in China, and it is geared to international standards. Therefore, Logistics English, as an international language tool, play a very important part in international logistics. The research and study of linguistic features of Logistics English gradually becomes a new and heated topic in the study of English for Special Purpose. This paper attempts to analyze linguistic features of Logistics English systematically at the lexical level, the syntactical level, and the textual level. The features which mainly display at the lexical level are the abbreviated words, compound words, and open class words. The apparent characteristics at the syntactic level are modal verbs, passive voice and simple present tense and long sentences. At the textual level, formularized text, coherent text and technical terms make Logistic English a specialized style. The study aims to provide practical help for researchers and Logistics English users to communicate effective with waybill and Logistics Information System in order to improve logistics management efficiency.