3. The Politics of English as an International Language and English Language Teaching

2008 ◽  
pp. 71-103
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
International Language

scholarly journals Seeing English in Asia from Multicultural Language and Intercultural Literacy Perspectives: Indonesian Perspectives

ELT-Lectura ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arham. M Arham. M
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Diversity Management ◽  
Asian Country ◽  
International Communication ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Official Language ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
International Language ◽  
Literacy Perspectives

The majority of Asian countries nowadays recognize English as an indispensable language not only forintranational as well as international communication, they are increasingly committed to strengthening andimproving English language teaching (ELT). In parts of Asia where English serves as an official language and ELTexpands and succeeds, people start speaking English among themselves. Wherever this happens, a set of indigenouspatterns develop, the kind of patterns people find easier to handle. The same situation can develop in "English as aninternational language" countries, like Indonesia where English serves as foreign/international language. Indonesianeeds to fully understand the aspects of present-day English if they tries to deal with their various ramifications. Oneimportant issue is diversity management. This paper tries to observe and argues that a plausible way of managingthe multiculturalism or varieties of English especially in Asian country is not standardization but more onintercultural literacy.

Is Teaching English as an International Language All about Being Politically Correct?

RELC Journal ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aya Matsuda
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
International Language ◽  
English Language Teachers ◽  
Pragmatic Reason ◽  
Ideological Stance

One comment I often receive when I talk about teaching English as an international language (TEIL) is that TEIL is all about being politically correct – a mere gesture to be inclusive and egalitarian, promoted by a certain ideological stance. It is true that there are certain ideologies, language and beyond, that are compatible with certain aspects of TEIL and this encourages some English Language Teaching (ELT) professionals to embrace or reject this approach to English language teaching. My stance on this issue, however, is that TEIL is not about being politically correct or promoting certain ideologies; rather, it is about understanding and accepting the realities of global use of English today and having our teaching grounded in this reality. The article provides a brief overview of what TEIL is and reviews some ideological arguments that seem compatible with TEIL. It then moves on to argue that TEIL is something all English language teachers can and should embrace, regardless of their ideological stance or beliefs about what English should be. This is for a pragmatic reason: to better prepare our students for the messy world of English today.

scholarly journals Cognitive strategies to enhance English language teaching in Ukraine

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 318-326
Author(s):  
Марина Валеріївна Цегельська
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
English Language ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Cognitive Strategies ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Educational Technologies ◽  
International Language ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
English Speaking World

The use of English has become increasingly dynamic with the creation and expansion of new international networks of communication and the ubiquity of new technologies in and beyond the English-speaking world. This paper highlights the deficiencies of traditional Communicative Approach to foreign language teaching in Ukraine, and emphasizes the necessity to employ new educational technologies which are more efficient for teaching English as an international language, particularly in the academic sphere.

scholarly journals ESL, EFL, EIL Revisited: Investigation, Evaluation and Justification of a Shift in the Current ELT Models in Iran

2002 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Reza Talebinezhad ◽  
Mohammad Aliakbari
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Present Article ◽  
Paradigm Shift ◽  
Comparative Evaluation ◽  
English Language ◽  
Developmental Process ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Language Models ◽  
International Language

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. Through comparing EFL, ESL and EIL (English as an international language) models based on Smiths (1978) comparative study, the present article reveals that the ELT in Iran no longer follows EFL model. The comparative evaluation makes it clear that in terms of most categories ELT in Iran shows the characteristics of EIL. Therefore, through characterizing it as a developmental process along a continuum towards EIL, the present study argues for instances of paradigm shift and thus claims that the ELT context in Iran is ripe for revision.

scholarly journals EAP Learners' Perceptions towards the Use of Tasks in Their Books: Focusing on Needs Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 268
Author(s):  
Maryam Cheraghi Shehni
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
English For Academic Purposes ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
English For Specific Purposes ◽  
Needs Analysis ◽  
International Language ◽  
Universal Language

The development of English as a universal language led to the emergence of a new field in English language teaching which is called English for Specific Purposes (ESP). Moreover, English is recently considered as an international language, and with advancements in technology, accordingly, there is a widespread growth in demand for English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses fluctuating in teaching length and mode. The present study, thus, attempts to consider the EAP Learners' Perceptions towards the use of tasks taught in universities as EAP courses for students and what English skills and abilities are required from them on the job.

scholarly journals English Language Teaching: Problems and Solutions

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Dr. Jai Vardhan Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
International Language ◽  
The World ◽  
Problems And Solutions

English is one of the most influential and important language of the world. It is an international language. We cannot ignore the importance of English language because most of the learning and research are available in English medium. If we have to establish communication with the world, we must have to learn English. As English is a foreign language to us, there are lots of problems in teaching of English. Therefore, in this paper we will examine the problems of teaching of English as well as see if there is any solution to these problems.

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