{"product_id":"english-as-a-lingua-franca-practice-and-research-paperback-softback-9781394215522","title":"English as a Lingua Franca; Practice and Research (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394215522","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eEnglish as a Lingua Franca\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003ePractice and Research\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eWilliam J. Crawford (Author), Marcella Caprario (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394215522, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 19 January 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e208 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.6 x 15.2 x 2 cm, 0.272 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvides clear and comprehensive guidance to advanced students to perform their own research in the fast-changing field of English as a Lingua Franca\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEnglish as a Lingua Franca: Practice and Research\u003c\/i\u003e serves as a vital means of communication among speakers from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, facilitating connections across global domains such as academia, business, and healthcare. \u003ci\u003eEnglish as a Lingua Franca: Practice and Research\u003c\/i\u003e equips readers with the tools to explore the dynamic phenomenon of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF), tracing its history, linguistic characteristics, and societal implications. Assuming no previous background in the field, this accessible textbook provides step-by-step guidance for designing, conducting, and sharing original ELF research. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStructured in two parts, the text first provides a balanced understanding of ELF and highlights its role in promoting intercultural communication and challenging traditional language ideologies. The second part equips readers with the necessary tools to perform ELF research, covering the entire research process from identifying research topics to choosing appropriate methodologies. Reflective questions, activities, and practical tips in each chapter deepen engagement with the material and encourage critical exploration of ELF. The first textbook of its kind to combine foundational concepts, theoretical insights, and hands-on practices in a single volume, \u003ci\u003eEnglish as a Lingua Franca: Practice and Research:\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a framework to explore real-world language use and contribute meaningfully to the field\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers corpus analysis, conversation analysis, and narrative inquiry\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers practical strategies for selecting topics, structuring research projects, and presenting findings as papers, presentations, or posters\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses the role of ELF in language attitudes, policies, and multilingual communication\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReflects upon cutting-edge ELF research and future directions for the field\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEnglish as a Lingua Franca: Practice and Research\u003c\/i\u003e is an indispensable resource for students and researchers seeking to navigate this emerging field and engage with its growing community of scholars. 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