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Global Englishes: WE, EIL, ELF and English Language Teaching. An Overview of Research Literature
The article is aimed at presenting an overview of recent research studies dealing with the pedagogical implications of research into World Englishes (WE), English as an International Language (EIL) and English as a Lingua Franca (ELF).
Paola Vettorel
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Abstract In this article, I propose an ontological break in Global Englishes‐oriented research and teaching practice, and a critical‐ethical movement beyond the five foundational paradigms of GELT. I do this by first drawing on two philosophical perspectives on liberation and justice—Enrique Dussel's (2013) ethics of liberation and Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò's (
Rowland Anthony Imperial
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Varieties of English and Kachru’s Expanding Circle
In this overview article, we present the motivations for compiling this issue of RJL and summarize the major premises of the World Englishes (WE) Paradigm.
Zoya G. Proshina, Cecil L. Nelson
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Abstract Studies on Global Englishes (GE)‐related pedagogical and curricular innovations emphasize the importance of exposing students to the diversity of English and its users. However, they do not provide direct evidence of changes in students' attitudes.
Natsuno Funada
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“Paradigm Shift”: An Investigation of Preservice Teachers’ Perceptions of Teaching English as an International Language [PDF]
The unprecedented use of English as a means of international and intercultural communication around the world has made it increasingly unrealistic and inappropriate to hold to the native speaker norms. This paper examines preservice teachers’ perceptions
Liping Wei
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Innovation related to Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL) provide opportunities for learners to gain experience using English contextually. This is the implication of the new paradigm of English as an International Language (EIL) in which learning ...
Rina Wahyu Setyaningrum +2 more
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Abstract Despite scholars' advocacy of intelligibility over nativelikeness in the EFL education context, many learners still seem to favour standard British and American accents. However, comparisons across studies have shown some changes in learners' perceptions, suggesting a move away from standard accent orientation.
Art Tsang
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Exploring English Teachers' attitudes towards Pronunciation issues and varieties of English in three circles of world Englishes [PDF]
Drawing on the literature on the emergence of different varieties of English in the globalized world, current debates surrounding English as an international language (EIL), and more orientation towards intelligibility and mutual understanding in ...
Mohammad Khatib, Abbas Monfared
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Abstract Racism in TESOL and other academic fields is nothing new, nor are discussions on the topic. However, a majority of the racist encounters discussed in existing literature report on the negative experiences of language teachers and/or students. An area that has historically been ignored and is long due exploration is the negative experiences of ...
Kashif Raza, Zohreh Eslami
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World Englishes and Cultural Linguistics: Theory and research
Abstract This article explores the evolution of Cultural Linguistics, its fusion with Cognitive Linguistics and Cognitive Sociolinguistics, and its application to the study of world Englishes, emphasising the cultural dimension of language and cognition.
Frank Polzenhagen +3 more
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