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English as a Lingua Franca: Attitude and Identity |
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Jennifer Jenkins |
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From the perspective of the speakers themselves, this is the fi rst book to explore attitudes towards ELF
in general and ELF accents in particular, their effects on ELF speakers¡¯ identities, and ways in which the
problems can be addressed in teacher education, English language testing, and ELT materials.
¡á Based on extensive research conducted among teachers in Europe, East Asia, and Latin America.
¡á Examines the role of standard language ideology in the formation of ELF attitudes.
¡á Critiques current ELT practices and SLA research perspectives.
¡á Demonstrates links between ELF accent attitudes and ELF identities.
¡á Includes suggestions for making ELT pedagogy, materials, testing, and teacher education more relevant. |
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