scholarly journals Contexts, Problems and Solutions in International Communication : Insights for Teaching English as a Lingua Franca

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 257-275
Author(s):  
Chan Yee, Jim Him ◽  
Keyword(s):  
International Communication ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Lingua Franca ◽  
Problems And Solutions

scholarly journals “If English Was Good Enough for Jesus, It’s Good Enough for Me”

Paideusis ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-34
Author(s):  
Peter Kovacs
Keyword(s):  
World War Ii ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
English Language ◽  
Endangered Languages ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
World War ◽  
Philosophical Discussion ◽  
Lingua Franca ◽  
The World ◽  
Harmful Effects

Since the end of World War II, English has become the virtual lingua franca of the planet. However, this development carries significant ethical and educational questions: What are the consequences of the worldwide dominance of the English language? How has it affected and how will it affect the fortunes of other languages? What can and should we as educators to do to minimize or eliminate the harmful effects on some of the endangered languages of the world? This paper will invite educators into a philosophical discussion of the ethical complexities of teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language.

Teaching of English as an International Language in Various Contexts: Nothing is as Practical as Good Theory

RELC Journal ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 74-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seran Dogancay-Aktuna ◽  
Joel Hardman
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Good Theory ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Lingua Franca ◽  
International Language ◽  
Pedagogical Decisions ◽  
The World ◽  
Language Classrooms ◽  
English Language Classrooms

Despite the proliferation of publications on teaching English as an international language (EIL) or a Lingua Franca (ELF), the diffusion of these concepts into the world of English Language Teaching has been slow and incomplete. There is some wariness among educators about the teaching of ELF and EIL, with no consensus regarding appropriate pedagogy. In this article we look at some of the research on the integration of global Englishes into English language classrooms and discuss issues concerning a model of language to guide pedagogy when there are multiple Englishes. We maintain that it is by relying on theoretical understandings of concepts underlying the development and use of global Englishes and basing pedagogical decisions on contextual needs, rather than on prescriptions for practice, that teachers can make realistic decisions about integrating Englishes into their own classroom pedagogy. We refer to a model of teaching English that is based on a vision of situated teacher praxis and show how one component of this model, meta-culture, can be used to teach language-culture connection in the era of global Englishes.

scholarly journals English as a Lingua Franca and Its Implications for Teaching English as a Foreign Language

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 155-166
Author(s):  
Tünde Nagy
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Communication Strategies ◽  
Communication Tool ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Lingua Franca ◽  
Standard Version ◽  
Syntactic Properties

Abstract The analysis of English as a lingua franca (ELF) has received considerable attention over the years. There has been a lot of research done both on the morpho-syntactic properties of ELF interactions and the communication strategies used by ELF speakers in order to facilitate communication and avoid misunderstandings. Given the fairly large number of findings, the question arises whether ELF should be introduced in the curriculum or replace EFL (English as a Foreign Language). I believe that although ELF data are significant and can benefit teaching English as a foreign language, they cannot replace EFL, especially because English as a lingua franca is primarily a communication tool and not a language variant. Also, while there have been other models suggested as alternatives to teaching a standard version of English, none of these models seem practical enough or have proven applicable in the classroom. After giving an overview of the research done on English as a lingua franca, with a special emphasis on the notion of lingua franca core, the study reflects on the repercussions of ELF findings on teaching English as a foreign language.

scholarly journals English as a lingua franca on the International Campus of Excellence: initiatives and outcomes

10.29007/zcrs ◽  
2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Bocanegra-Valle
Keyword(s):  
International Communication ◽  
Communication Tool ◽  
Lingua Franca ◽  
University System ◽  
Academic Context ◽  
Ebro Valley ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Textual Data ◽  
Dissemination Of Research ◽  
The University

This paper draws on two policy documents, the “International Campus of Excellence Initiative” and the “University Strategy 2010-2015” to assess the level of internationalisation of the Spanish university system as portrayed by the international campuses of excellence (ICEs). It sets out to identify the role and use of English as a lingua franca with academic purposes across Spanish ICEs and the initiatives developed based on the use of English as a communication tool in this academic context. The investigation draws on textual data gathered from the websites of two Spanish-based ICEs, such as Ceimar (ICE on Marine Science) and Iberus (ICE of the Ebro Valley). The website analysis shows that these two ICEs rely on English to implement issues of internationality in their academic offer and articulate a diversity of actions and programmes in which English is used as the lingua franca for international communication and academic teaching as well as for the dissemination of research activities.

scholarly journals Effective methods of teaching listening to the students of higher education

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (5/S) ◽  
pp. 458-463
Author(s):  
Shakhzoda Fayzullayeva
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
English Language ◽  
Real Life ◽  
International Communication ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Increasing Demand

In response to the increasing demand of learners for English as a language of international communication, issues related to the teaching of foreign language in higher education are being discussed. Effective forms and methods of teaching English-language auditing to students in higher education are being considered. The nature and role of the auditing process is noted. Audio texts that reflect real-life situations are described. Series selected and analyzed. The problems and difficulties encountered by students in learning to audit. Measures are recommended for the correct organization of the audition process in the classroom, the most effective approaches to developing the student’s confidence in listening to audio texts and the ability to understand foreign language speech.

scholarly journals English as an academic lingua franca

2010 ◽  
pp. 19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pamela Faber
Keyword(s):  
Native Speakers ◽  
International Communication ◽  
Minority Languages ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Lingua Franca ◽  
Linguistic Integration ◽  
National Boundaries ◽  
International Knowledge ◽  
The Many ◽  
National Languages

In today’s world, the European Union is searching for a delicate balance between linguistic integration and diversity. Thanks to international knowledge transmission and exchange as well as co-operation and mobility beyond national boundaries, English has now become the preferred option for linguistic unity. It is a language that allows native speakers of different languages to communicate. However, the use of English as a lingua franca should not (and does not) threaten plurilingualism in Europe, as reflected in the many national languages in Europe and the relatively peaceful coexistence of national and minority languages in many European countries. In fact, English, as used for international communication purposes, complements and supplements national languages.

scholarly journals Local Thoughts on Global Ideas: Pre- and In-service TESOL Practitioners’ Attitudes to the Pedagogical Implications of the Globalization of English

RELC Journal ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 149-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Cameron ◽  
Nicola Galloway
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Research Paradigm ◽  
Curriculum Innovation ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Lingua Franca ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Speakers Of Other Languages ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Globalized World

With the globalization of the English language, Global Englishes (GE) is a growing research paradigm with numerous pedagogical implications for those learning and teaching English. The study reported here provides insights on pre- and in-service Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) practitioners’ perceptions of Global Englishes Language Teaching (GELT) (Galloway & Rose, 2015; Rose & Galloway, 2019), which aims to make TESOL classrooms more reflective of learners’ needs in today’s globalized world, where multilingualism is the norm and English functions as a lingua franca. Interviews (n=5) with those taking a GE course on an MSc TESOL programme at a Russell Group university in the UK were triangulated with a survey among the wider programme (n=66). The study reveals that curriculum innovation is complex, particularly when it requires a conceptual transition, and practitioners need time and support to implement change. Furthermore, it was clarified that GE has made little headway into ‘traditional’ TESOL classrooms, which remains biased towards ‘native’ English norms.

Teaching English as a Lingua Franca: The Journey from EFL to ELF

ELT Journal ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 73 (4) ◽  
pp. 483-485 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robin Walker
Keyword(s):  
Teaching English ◽  
Lingua Franca
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