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THAI TEACHERS’ ATTITUDES TOWARDS ENGLISH AS A LINGUA FRANCA: A LONGITUDINAL STUDY

ELT Echo: The Journal of English Language Teaching in Foreign Language Context, 2023
This study used a longitudinal mixed-method design to investigate how attitudes towards English as a lingua franca (ELF) changed over time as English teachers progressed through education and teaching experiences from 2019 to 2022.
Panachanok Chanwaiwit, Piyapan Kantisa
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Reflecting on English Lingua Franca today: Expanding scenarios and growing dilemmas. An overview with introductory notes [PDF]

, 2017
Introduction to the ...
morbiducci, marina
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World Englishes and applied linguistics: Theoretical and applied perspectives

World Englishes, Volume 45, Issue 2, Page 356-365, June 2026.
Abstract This article examines the evolving relationship between world Englishes (WE) and applied linguistics (AL), tracing AL's historical development from its Anglo‐American origins in the mid‐20th century, grounded in “linguistics applied” to its contemporary status as a multidisciplinary field concerned with social justice and equity. It highlights
Kingsley Bolton
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Investigating Indonesian university students’ attitudes toward ELF-informed materials in business English contexts

Studies in English Language and Education
Despite 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, Fuad Abdul Hamied, Ahmad Bukhori Muslim   +2 more
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Strategies of Address in English Lingua Franca (ELF) Academic Interactions [PDF]

Linguistics and Literature Studies, 2018
The paper describes the address practices reported by students and lecturers from three English-taught master’s degrees organised at a small Italian university where English is used as a lingua franca (ELF) of communication. The main aim of the study is to ascertain whether and how the multilingual and multicultural composition of the ELF classroom ...
openaire   +2 more sources

Japanese EFL Learners’ Perspectives on the Inclusion of Diverse English Accents in Audio Recordings for Textbooks and Listening Tests

International Journal of Applied Linguistics, Volume 36, Issue 2, Page 1732-1745, May 2026.
ABSTRACT The use of English accents beyond standard American and British varieties has been increasingly advocated in English language education, particularly in listening instruction and assessment. However, little is known about learners’ perspectives on diverse accents in terms of their use in different types of listening materials.
Ryuichi Suzuki, Tomoko Takenouchi, Shigeru Yamane   +2 more
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The Language of Liberty: Milton’s Nationalistic Linguistics [PDF]

, 2015
English as Lingua Franca, or ELF, seems a straightforward concept: in today’s globalized society, speakers of all varieties of languages elect to use English as a means of communication, regardless of their native tongues. The origins of ELF lie in the
Viets, Layney
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Using Nigerian English in an international academic setting [PDF]

, 2012
This study examines the English pronunciation of a group of Nigerian students at a university in Sweden from the point of view of their intelligibility to two groups of listeners: 1) native speakers of English who are teachers at the university; 2 ...
Cunningham, Una
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Fostering Inclusive Learning and 21st‐Century Skills: Creating Translanguaging Spaces in University Content and Language Integrated Learning Courses

International Journal of Applied Linguistics, Volume 36, Issue 1, Page 51-61, February 2026.
ABSTRACT Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) is an innovative educational approach applicable to diverse settings. CLIL promotes 21st‐century skills, including logical and critical thinking, problem‐solving, creativity, collaboration, and cross‐cultural awareness.
Kiyu Itoi
wiley   +1 more source

Pre-Service Teachers Perception and Strategies in Teaching English as a Lingua Franca in Indonesia

Journal of Languages and Language Teaching
English is evolving into a lingua franca, reflecting its capabilities in global communication. Educators are challenged to prepare students for this linguistic landscape.
Ihsan Alfa Cahyadi, Ulil Fitriyah
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