ADDRESSING CHALLENGES AND EMBRACING OPPORTUNITIES IN ESL EDUCATION
Keywords:
English as a Lingua Franca (ELF), Linguistic Diversity, Inclusive Language Practices, Intercultural Communicative Competence, Pedagogical Strategies.Abstract
This article explores the challenges and opportunities in teaching
English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) in English as a Second Language (ESL) education.
It discusses the emergence of ELF as a global lingua franca and the complexities
educators face in reconciling linguistic diversity and power dynamics. Additionally,
it highlights strategies for effective ELF instruction, emphasizing inclusive language
practices and intercultural communicative competence.
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