Global Englishes for Language Teaching

This set of flashcards covers key concepts and terminology from the lecture on Global Englishes for Language Teaching, helping to understand the evolution and implications of English in a globalized world.

Global Englishes

An inclusive paradigm that looks at the linguistic, sociolinguistic, and sociocultural diversity of English and its users globally.

Koineisation

The process of forming new varieties of English through contact of different dialects.

Creolisation

The process of forming new varieties of English through contact of different languages, often among displaced language communities.

Lingua franca

A language used as a common means of communication between speakers of different native languages.

Translanguaging

An approach that allows speakers to use their entire linguistic repertoire, breaking down language boundaries and enabling fluid communication.

World Englishes

A field of study focused on the linguistic and sociolinguistic variation of English, particularly in post-colonial contexts.

English as an International Language (EIL)

A designation for the use of English globally, emphasizing its role in cross-cultural communication.

GELT (Global Englishes Language Teaching)

An approach to English language teaching that incorporates insights from Global Englishes research to adapt teaching practices in a globalized world.

Native speakerism

The ideology that grants preferential treatment and authority to native speakers in language teaching contexts.

The multilingual turn

A movement in language education that emphasizes the significance of multilingualism and challenges monolingual biases.

Epistemic break

A thorough reconceptualization and reorganization of knowledge systems necessary for adapting educational practices to global contexts.