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English as an International Language and English Language Teaching: The Theory vs. Practice Divide [PDF]

Iranian Journal of Language Teaching Research, 2019
English as an international language (EIL) is considered by applied linguists to be a new paradigm for research, practice and English language teaching (ELT).
Irena Vodopija-Krstanović, Mladen Marinac   +1 more
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Exploring the Generic Nature of International English

ELOPE, 2006
The article investigates the nature of English as an International Language (EIL) from a sociolinguistic and sociocultural point via the notion of ‘genre’.
Allan James
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ESL, EFL, EIL Revisited: Investigation, Evaluation and Justification of a Shift in the Current ELT Models in Iran

Linguistik Online, 2002
English language teaching in Iran has usually been considered an EFL model. This position, though common and widespread, seems to need revision in several grounds.
Mohammad Reza Talebinezhad, Mohammad Aliakbari   +1 more
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Government School English Teachers’ Perceptions of Pronunciation in English as an International Language

University of Chitral Journal of Linguistics and Literature, 2023
The widespread use of English around the world has changed its status from being a language spoken by some powerful countries to language used by a large number of non-native speakers around the world (Llurda, 2004). In recent years, the total number of
Nadia Khan, Muhammad Waqar Ali
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Native versus non-native speaker teachers’ perceptions about English varieties in designing/developing EFL Curriculum Development

The Coastal Review, 2023
This study seeks to identify the perceptions of teachers, native speakers, and non-native speakers in terms of the influence of teaching varieties of English on EFL curriculum development and teaching designs and which of these factors could predict how ...
Mohamed A Mekheimer
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Where the difference lies: Teachers’ perceptions toward cultural content of ELT books in three circles of world Englishes

Cogent Education, 2016
Drawing on the literature on culture and intercultural communication, current discussions surrounding English as an international language (EIL), and cultural appropriation of ELT books in local communities, this article reports the findings of a ...
Abbas Monfared, Mohammad Amin Mozaheb, Mostafa Shahiditabar   +2 more
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Adapting English Language Education to the EIL Framework: A Case Study of Expanding Circle Countries [PDF]

Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning
The pluricentricity of English language has led to the appearance of new trends in English language education. This is especially important in Expanding Circle (EC) countries to develop intercultural communication among learners.
Mohammad Reza Anani Sarab, َAbbas Monfared   +1 more
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English as a Lingua Franca from an applied linguistics perspective: In the context of Japan

Russian Journal of Linguistics, 2020
For the past two decades, the concept of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) has been a topic of much debate among researchers in the global use of English, including those involved in English language teaching (ELT).
Nobuyuki Hino
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Global Englishes Language Teaching Curriculum Innovation: Students’ Learning Experiences and Long‐Term Academic and Career Trajectories

International Journal of Applied Linguistics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Given the global spread of English and the recent challenges to English major education, it is essential to explore the potential benefits of implementing Global Englishes in a discipline‐specific context. This qualitative study explored the learning experiences of eight female English major graduates who previously attended Global Englishes ...
Xiaowen (Serina) Xie, Jie Zheng, Fan Fang, Yifang Xu   +3 more
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English teachers’ attitudes toward their new roles promoted by English-as-an-international-language pedagogy

Indonesian TESOL Journal, 2019
Teaching English as an International Language (EIL) has gained significant ground in recent years. However, the successful implementation of EIL pedagogy largely depends on teachers’ attitude toward EIL.
Muhammad Rahimi, Maryam Pakzadian
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