Commitment and detachment in English and Bulgarian academic writing

摘要: Abstract The paper examines similarities and differences in the degree of commitment detachment English, Bulgarian English research articles linguistics. analysis shows considerable overall distribution hedges boosters throughout three main parts article, namely Introduction, Discussion Conclusion, which may lead to misunderstandings cross-cultural communication. particular linguistic devices employed languages are also investigated. Reasons for preference one or another device suggested; special attention is paid certain pragmatic function formally similar items. variations related different rhetorical educational traditions order further facilitate teaching academic writing Bulgarians, but appeal a better understanding tolerance culture-specific features with view preserving cultural identity when using as international language