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Author Deterding, David

Title Misunderstandings in English as a Lingua Franca : an Analysis of ELF Interactions in South-East Asia
Published de Gruyter Mouton, 2013

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Description 1 online resource
Series Developments in English as a Lingua Franca ; 1
Developments in English as a lingua franca ; 1.
Contents Frontmatter -- Table of contents -- List of abbreviations -- Transcription conventions -- Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. ELF, intelligibility and misunderstandings -- Chapter 3. Data and methodology -- Chapter 4. Pronunciation -- Chapter 5. Lexis, grammar and code-switching -- Chapter 6. Repairs -- Chapter 7. Implications for pedagogy -- Appendix. The tokens of misunderstanding in CMACE -- References -- Author Index -- Subject Index
Summary 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
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and indexes
Notes English
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Subject English language -- South Asia -- Errors of usage
English language -- East Asia -- Errors of usage
English language -- South Asia
English language -- East Asia
English language -- Study and teaching -- Foreign speakers.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- General.
English language
English language -- Errors of usage
English language -- Study and teaching -- Foreign speakers
Languages.
East Asia
South Asia
Form Electronic book
ISBN 1306091756
9781306091756
9783110288599
3110288591