A complete introduction to the theoretical nature and practical implications of English used as a lingua franca. Explore the theories and principles of English

Explores the language behaviour of speakers of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF), through the lens of Gricean pragmatics. It will be of interest to a wide range

The global spread of English has resulted in contact with an enormous variety of different languages worldwide, leading to the creation of many new varieties of

English as a Lingua Franca: Theorizing and Teaching English examines the English used among non-native speakers around the world today and its relation to Engli

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