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World Englishes in 2000 and Beyond.

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Yano, Yasukata – World Englishes, 2001

Examines the future spread of English around the globe and the challenges of maintaining common standards and mutual intelligibility among different varieties of English. Discusses changes in Kachru's three circles of English speakers, and features of English as a global language. (Author/VWL)

Descriptors: English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Language Role, Language Standardization

Intelligibility and World Englishes in the Classroom.

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Nelson, Cecil L. – World Englishes, 1995

Discusses the evolution of what is meant by "good" English in the classroom, arguing that the overall model of English that is presented to students, and by which their English is evaluated, ought to be considered in pragmatic rather than a priori terms. (19 references) (MDM)

Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Definitions, Educational Attitudes, English (Second Language)