A clear explanation of the theories and principles underlying English as a Lingua Franca studies and how they relate to other areas of research. 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.
1. What is this thing called English?
2. Assumptions and presumptions
3. Standard English and real English
4. Reconceptualizing "English"
5. The dynamics od ELF usage
6. From and function in ELF
7. Designing English as an international language
8. ELF and English language Teaching