Global englishes: Dialogue and communication in the workplace

Mairéad Nic Craith; Philip McDermott; Nicola Bermingham

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-42320-8_11

Global englishes: Dialogue and communication in the workplace

Mairéad Nic Craith, Philip McDermott, Nicola Bermingham

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This chapter considers the role of English as the language of business, exploring how in an increasingly globalised world, English is now central to workplace communication. After contextualising the growth of English, we consider the status of the language in different continental locations. We make a distinction between English as a Native Language (ENL), English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) and Business English as a Lingua Franca (BELF). In conclusion, we consider questions of ownership and appropriation in relation to the language itself, examining the implications of language choice in shaping how contemporary workplaces operate.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Intercultural Issues in the Workplace
Subtitle of host publication	Leadership, Communication and Trust
Publisher	Springer International Publishing AG
Pages	163-178
Number of pages	16
ISBN (Electronic)	9783031423208
ISBN (Print)	9783031423192
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-42320-8_11
Publication status	Published - 23 Dec 2023

Keywords

BELF
Business English
ELF
ENL
Global Englishes
Lingua franca
Workplace communication

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