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Abushihab, Ibrahim – Advances in Language and Literary Studies, 2015
The paper investigates the issue of dialect and cultural contact among Jordanians living in Irbid city in the north of Jordan. The objective of the paper is to find the extent of dialect and cultural shift and maintenance among them. The data are collected by means of interviews and observations. A sample of 100 participants has been selected on…
Descriptors: Dialects, Educational Background, Foreign Countries, Language Maintenance
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Lanteigne, Betty – TESL-EJ, 2006
Many English tests based on Western culture are inappropriate for regions where English use differs from that of Europe and North America. In these non-Western settings, it is desirable that English assessments be based on real-world English use. Therefore, identifying tasks of non-Western English language use is a beginning step in developing…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Language Usage, Semi Structured Interviews