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WE, ELF and ELT: Perspectives on English and applied linguistics
World Englishes, EarlyView.Abstract In a paper which originally set the scene for WE study, Braj Kachu argued that the ‘global diffusion of English’ called for a new paradigm of enquiry which recognized the independent status of varieties of English used by communities other than those of Inner Circle native speakers.
Henry Widdowson
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The impact of English on local languages: The case of Catalan universities
World Englishes, EarlyView.Abstract This article deals with the somehow complex equilibrium of languages used in Catalonia, with a particular analysis of the role of English vis‐a‐vis the national language (Spanish) and the regional official language (Catalan). A discussion of the supremacy of standard languages over local ones in modern history, followed by an account of the ...
Enric Llurda
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, 2018 The aim of this study was to determine how much vocabulary is needed to understand English in contexts where it is spoken internationally as a lingua franca (ELF).
Stevenage, Christine
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TESOL Quarterly, Volume 59, Issue 4, Page 2234-2264, December 2025.Abstract Global Englishes language teaching (GELT) promotes, among other things, positive attitudes and maximized understanding to communicate with speakers with a variety of accents. However, research on GELT‐informed listening training is rare, and none has addressed both attitudes and understanding of diverse accents.
Hyeseung Jeong +3 more
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Repositioning English and multilingualism in English as a Lingua Franca
, 2015 In the relatively few years since empirical research into English as a Lingua Franca began being conducted more widely, the field has developed and expanded remarkably, and in myriad ways. In particular, researchers have explored ELF from the perspective
Jenkins, Jennifer
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Conceptualising English as a business lingua franca [PDF]
, 2018 Though a popular and somewhat controversial topic in discussions on language in IB, the notion of English as a (business) lingua franca/(B)ELF still lacks clear conceptualisation.
Komori-Glatz, Miya
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All in a day’s work ... or, ELF in a day’s work: meeting the changing needs of learners and users of English in Higher Education [PDF]
, 2011 English as a lingua franca (ELF) has been described as “… the fastest-growing and at the same time the least recognised function of English in the world.” (Mauranen 2009).
Pullin, Patricia
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Continua of Multilingualism and Multiliteracy Across English Language Teaching Settings
TESOL Quarterly, Volume 59, Issue 4, Page 2371-2385, December 2025.Abstract It has been some 35 years since the publication of the article “Continua of Biliteracy” by Hornberger (1989). In this time much has changed in language education in terms of concepts, theories and practices, partly due to the different educational needs in different parts of the world, and partly due to the influence of ideas that have emerged
Constant Leung
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Studies in English Language and EducationDespite the growing research demonstrating the changing role of English as a lingua franca (ELF) in today’s globalized world, few studies in Indonesia have examined how learners perceive English language teaching (ELT) materials in relation to ELF. Using
Wulandari Santoso +2 more
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Exploring third spaces during pre‐service teacher online intercultural conversations
World Englishes, Volume 44, Issue 4, Page 559-576, December 2025.Abstract We examined intercultural conversations in English between South African and Dutch pre‐service teachers during a Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) project. Unlike traditional COIL research, which emphasizes good practices and professional development, our approach explored the significance of everyday conversations in finding ...
Peter Mesker, Sarina de Jager
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