World Englishes Implications for international communication and English language teaching

• Main Author: Kirkpatrick, Andy (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2007
• Series: Cambridge language teaching library
• Subjects: English language > Variation > English-speaking countries; English language > Variation > Foreign countries; English language > English-speaking countries; English language > Social aspects > Foreign countries
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• Physical Description: x, 257 pages maps 25 cm 1 audio disc (digital ; 4 3/4 in.)
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780521616874; 9780521851473

The model of English that should be used in classrooms has long been a subject of debate. This book (with accompanying audio CD) describes selected varieties of World English and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of selecting a particular variety from the point of view of both teachers and learners