The purpose of this article is to explore recent research into World Englishes (henceforth
WEs) and English as a Lingua Franca (ELF), focusing on its implications for TESOL, and the …

This survey includes studies published mainly—but not exclusively—during the 1990s and
focuses on literature that brings to the debate on world Englishes theoretical, conceptual …

Routledge English Language Introductions cover core areas of language study and are one-
stop resources for students. Assuming no prior knowledge, books in the series offer an …

This newly revised edition is both a lively introduction and practical guide to the main
concepts and challenges of intercultural communication. Grounded in interactional …

AN INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLINGUISTICS The new eighth edition of An Introduction to
Sociolinguistics brings this valuable, bestselling textbook up to date with the latest in …

A much-cited and highly influential text by Alastair Pennycook, one of the world authorities in
sociolinguistics, The Cultural Politics of English as an International Language explores the …

The third edition of World Englishes provides an engaging overview of the global variations
in vocabulary, grammar, phonology and pragmatics of English as it is used worldwide. This …

This is a history of the teaching of English to speakers of other languages from the
Renaissance to the present day. It starts in 1400 when English was a minority language …

Syllabus Design demonstrates, in a practical way, the principles involved in planning and
designing an effective syllabus. It examines important concepts such as needs analysis …

The global spread of English has resulted in the emergence of a diverse range of
postcolonial varieties around the world. Postcolonial English provides a clear and original …