Introducing Global Englishes

Introducing Global Englishes provides comprehensive coverage of relevant research in the fields of World Englishes, English as a Lingua Franca, and English as an International Language. The book introduces students to the current sociolinguistic uses of the English language, using a range of engaging and accessible examples from newspapers ( Observer, Independent, Wall Street Journal) , advertisements, and television shows. The Introducing Global Englishes is essential reading for students coming to this subject for the first time.