English as an ASEAN lingua franca and the role of nativeness in English education in Thailand
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DOI: 10.1017/s026607841800024x
Abstract: English has been increasingly used in Thailand as a lingua franca; that is, a means of communication between people who do not share a mother tongue nor speak English as a native language. Given the… read more here.
Keywords: lingua franca; english asean; lingua; thailand ... See more keywords
Call me Fei: Chinese-speaking students’ decision whether or not to use English names in classroom interaction
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DOI: 10.1080/07908318.2019.1614598
Abstract: ABSTRACT Unlike other groups of international students, Chinese speakers’ use of English names while studying in English is an established norm. Relatively little discussion of the practice has taken place within recent literature, and less… read more here.
Keywords: chinese speaking; speaking students; classroom interaction; use english ... See more keywords
How well do ELT textbooks prepare students to use English in global contexts? An evaluation of the Vietnamese English textbooks from an English as an international language (EIL) perspective
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DOI: 10.1080/13488678.2020.1717794
Abstract: ABSTRACT In response to the calls to incorporate the changing sociolinguistic reality of English in classroom practices, textbooks can serve as a powerful tool for equipping learners with knowledge of world Englishes and intercultural communication… read more here.
Keywords: international language; students use; language eil; english international ... See more keywords
Use of English Language Proficiency Data to Better Assess Reading Growth for English Language Learners
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DOI: 10.1080/2372966x.2021.1917971
Abstract: Disproportionality in the identification of disabilities among children who are culturally and linguistically diverse is an ongoing challenge for educators. A practice that may help address issues ... read more here.
Keywords: language proficiency; english language; proficiency data; data better ... See more keywords
Glocalizing ELT Reform in China: A Perspective from the Use of English in the Workplace
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DOI: 10.1177/00336882211018499
Abstract: With the largest number of English learners in the world, the influence of the English language teaching (ELT) reform in China cannot be underestimated. This article explores the implications of the actual use of English… read more here.
Keywords: reform; reform china; use english; elt reform ... See more keywords
‘Having to use English others us': South African terminologies of sexual and gender diversity
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DOI: 10.1177/1363460721999270
Abstract: The linguistic coding of sexual and gender diversity remains highly contested in African contexts. While English language terminologies reflecting rights-based talk proliferate, such terms fail to ... read more here.
Keywords: gender diversity; use english; english others; sexual gender ... See more keywords
Humor and the Creative Use of English Expressions in the Speech of University Students: A Case From Jordan
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DOI: 10.1177/2158244020914552
Abstract: The present study examines the use of English lexical insertions to create humor by Jordanian university students. The data of the study are collected from spontaneous tape-recorded conversations from 62 participants of both males and… read more here.
Keywords: code switching; humor; lexical insertions; use english ... See more keywords
The Use of English-Language Business and Finance Terms in European Languages
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DOI: 10.1177/2329488418768698
Abstract: Although it is generally accepted that English is becoming the lingua franca of international business, the details of this process are not well understood. This article uses the Google Books corpus to provide both a… read more here.
Keywords: european languages; english language; finance; language business ... See more keywords
Variations of L1 use in the English Language Class
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DOI: 10.17576/gema-2018-1802-19
Abstract: The use of the first language (L1) has been a debatable topic in the area of English language teaching. In Malaysia, the emphasis on the ‘English only’ approach in English language classes is still a… read more here.
Keywords: english language; language class; variations use; use english ... See more keywords