The Phonology of English as an International Langu

This book advocates a new approach to pronunciation teaching, in which the goal is mutual intelligibility among non-native speakers, rather than imitating native speakers. It will be of interest to all teachers of English as an International Language, especially Business English. It proposes a basic core of phonological teaching, with controversial suggestions for what should be included.
English is the main language of international communication, and almost everyone wants to learn it. But which English should we teach, and how?

In this book, Sandra Lee McKay challenges the cultural assumptions underlying much of the English teaching currently taking place. She looks at the implications of the spread of English as an international language for what we teach and how we teach it.

Describes the spread of English worldwide and its practical and educational consequences
Discusses the problem of how we define standards when the notion of a single ‘standard’ form of English is no longer valid
Explores the critical role of culture in language teaching
Looks at the implications of English as an international language for current teaching methods
Suitable for trainee and practising teachers and other ELT professionals, especially curriculum and materials developers.