The way English is used as a lingua franca is heavily dependent on the specific situation of use. … See more

Although some researchers hold that English as a lingua franca is a neutral and culture-free tool, others hold that it carries the culture and language of its speakers. Recent ling… See more

ELF is used most often between non-native speakers of English, but this does not mean that native speakers are excluded from ELF communication.However, very often they form a min… See more

Several attitude studies on the topic of English as a foreign language (ELF) have already been conducted. One overarching factor seems to be a discrepancy between perception… See more

Colin Sowden opened the debate with a paper in which he discusses which version of English to teach to second language (L2) learners. He argues that some ELF scholars w… See more