Category: English as a Lingua Franca (ELF)
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Preparing teachers to teach English as an International Language
Update: Published! Preparing Teachers to Teach English as an International Language, the edited collection described below, was published by Multilingual Matters in 2017. Writing at the Multilingual Matters blog, Aya Matsuda explained that the purpose of the book is to create an intellectual space where teacher educators in different contexts with shared goals and interests…
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ELF and World Englishes: Dispelling some of the confusion
Update: This is a post advertising a talk that took place in 2014. The content is no longer current, and it is retained here for archival purposes. If you have found yourself here looking for information on World Englishes or ELF, you may find the following links more helpful: “Are you ELF?” (Reading Notes) English…
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English as a Lingua Franca: Three questions, few answers
English as a Lingua Franca researchers have made multiple, sometimes bold claims about ELF. This post discusses three salient questions about what ELF is, and what it means for language educators.
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Announcing the ELF7 Pre-conference event
With the 7th Conference of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF7; link no longer active) drawing near, a pre-conference panel discussion will be held on 8th May 2014 (6-9pm, ALBA at The American College of Greece). This is definitely going to be an interesting discussion, as the panel members include: Yasemin Bayyurt, Boğaziçi University, Turkey Richard…
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“Are you ELF?” [Reading notes]
Summary of an article about English as a Lingua Franca (Jenks 2013)
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English as a lingua franca: Selected readings
Summary of a debate about ELF, involving Sowden, Cogo, Sewell, Sung and Dewey.
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“Is English a foreign language” in Greece?
English is often considered a foreign language in Greece, but this distinction may need rethinking in a globalized world. The role of English in Greek society blurs the line between foreign and second language education, influencing curriculum design and teacher education. The prominence of English in daily communication and branding implies a need for a…