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How the English Language Became the Global Lingua Franca. The English language didn’t seal its current status as the world’s common language until the late 1980s. Let’s explore the steps that led up to the adoption of a new international language.
Nov 25, 2016 · The global spread of English as a lingua franca (ELF) can be viewed as providing an unprecedented opportunity for intercultural exchange. However, there have been concerns that the dominance of English may result in linguistic and cultural ‘imperialism’...
- Will Baker
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Feb 26, 2024 · 2 Altmetric. Metrics. Abstract. This paper explores the ascent of English as a global lingua franca within the context of linguistic hegemony, following Phillipson’s 1992 framework.
Jan 18, 2022 · The justifications for English — or any language — as a global lingua franca are based primarily in economic efficiency.
Dec 29, 2023 · It was refreshing to see the Guardian publishing an article claiming what those of us working in the field of English as a lingua franca have argued for over 20 years – that its global...
Apr 11, 2018 · Juliane HOUSE. Chapter. First Online: 11 April 2018. 1772 Accesses. 4 Citations. Part of the book series: Multilingual Education ( (MULT,volume 24)) Abstract. This chapter first examines the concept “lingua franca”, moving from an historical overview to the present status of English as a lingua franca (ELF).
Oct 28, 2014 · In the information society of the globalized world, there is a pressing need for a common language of communication, which would make it possible to overcome interlingual and intercultural barriers standing in the way of integrating nations into a common economic and cultural area.