Global Englishes in Asian Contexts: Current and Future Debates

This volume explores the spread of English in the world or global Englishes, and English as a lingua franca (ELF), focusing, in particular, on Asian Englishes as used in their local contexts.

Contributors from across languages and cultures vividly describe the ways in which English users communicate with each other, negotiating meaning, accommodating to each other and creatively constructing their communities of practice.

The resulting multi-perspective volume offers an invaluable opportunity for language practitioners, scholars and students in the fields of applied linguistics, sociolinguistics, intercultural communication, and TESOL to exchange opinions, participate in the discussions, reflect on diverse views and contribute to discussions in the field.