Understanding English as a Lingua Franca

Understanding English as a Lingua Franca : A complete introduction to the theoretical nature and practical implications of English used as a lingua franca

The number of English speakers in the world continues to grow, but the vast majority are non-native speakers using English to communicate with each other, rather than with native speakers.

This book examines the use of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) from various perspectives. It explores the various ways in which ELF represents a challenge to the predominance of the native-speaker model, as well as its implications for other fields of linguistic research and for English language teaching.

  • Format: Paperback | 264 pages
  • Dimensions: 162 x 234 x 16mm | 418g
  • Publication date: 22 Sep 2011
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press
  • Publication City/Country: Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Language: English
  • ISBN10: 0194375005
  • ISBN13: 9780194375009
  • Bestsellers rank: 411,260

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