Global TESOL for the 21st Century : Teaching English in a Changing World

This book explores the impact of the spread of English on language teaching and learning.It provides a framework for change in English language teaching to better reflect global realities and current research.The authors examine the pedagogical implications of the global spread of English, drawing on world Englishes, English as a lingua franca, and global Englishes research.The book proposes key innovations for teaching English as an international language, and outlines key areas for future classroom-based research.The book is essential reading for postgraduate researchers, teachers and teacher trainers in TESOL and second language education programmes.