Summer 2024

As a teacher, how do you address the reality that English as a lingua franca (ELF) is used in workplaces and academic courses? And that maybe traditional English models are no longer so useful or appropriate? Consequently, what is English as a lingua franca, and how should we teach it in terms of grammar, idiomatic expressions, vocabulary usage, writing skills, and accessibility issues in creating texts? Read on and be inspired by how the authors in this issue address these issues and embrace opportunities in ELF contexts.