Abstract
This chapter considers the role of English as the language of business. After contextualising the growth of English, we consider the status of the language in different continental locations. We makes a distinction between English as a Native Language (ENL), English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) and Business English as a Foreign Language (BELF). In conclusion, it we consider questions of ownership and appropriation in relation to the language itself.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Intercultural Issues in the Workplace |
Subtitle of host publication | Leadership, Communication and Trust |
Editors | Katerina Strani, Kerstin Pfeiffer |
Place of Publication | Basingstoke |
Publisher | Palgrave Macmillan |
Pages | 163-178 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Edition | 1 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-3-031-42320-8 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-3-031-42319-2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published (in print/issue) - 3 Nov 2023 |
Keywords
- Global englishes
- Business English
- ELF
- BELF
- ENL
- Workplace communication
- Lingua franca