This can be achieved in practical terms by interrogating an expressly made corpus of Chinese English news texts and carrying out simple concordance activities. The present contribution is an empirical study carried out in an Italian university environment which aims to show how teachers should take on board awareness raising activities in the recognition of other varieties of English which, albeit not exploited as benchmarks for language testing and certification, must nevertheless boast a relevant place in the global scenario. The function of English as a lingua franca for communication needs rethinking in the teaching of English as a foreign language classroom as a consequence of globalisation.
University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, article was received on June 30, 2011, and accepted on November 2, 2011. Sensibilización de docentes de inglés como lengua extranjera hacia la enseñanza Sensitising Teachers of English as a Foreign Language TowardsĮl debate del inglés como lengua extranjera o como lengua franca: The English as a Foreign Language / Lingua Franca Debate:
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