Misunderstandings in English as a Lingua Franca: An Analysis of Elf Interactions in South-East Asia
(Book #1 in the Developments in English as a Lingua Franca [DELF] Series)
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This book explores the nature and causes of misunderstandings in ELF interactions. It is based on a corpus of conversations between English speakers from south and east Asia that helps us investigate what causes misunderstandings, particularly the pronunciation, grammar, word choice, and discourse. The book also considers how such misunderstandings may be signalled and repaired. Finally, it discusses the implications for teaching English around...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:3110286513
ISBN13:9783110286519
Release Date:September 2013
Publisher:de Gruyter Mouton
Length:218 Pages
Weight:0.95 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.4" x 9.1"
Grade Range:Postsecondary
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