Misunderstandings in English as a Lingua Franca :: an Analysis of ELF Interactions in South-East Asia.

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....

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1. Verfasser: Deterding, David
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: de Gruyter Mouton, 2013.
Schriftenreihe:Developments in English as a lingua franca ; 1.
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Zusammenfassung: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 the world and offers guidance to teachers in enabling their students to become highly intelligible.
Beschreibung:1 online resource
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:1306091756
9781306091756
9783110288599
3110288591

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