Global Englishes

JALT Global Englishes SIG is a platform focusing on diverse areas associated with Global Englishes, including World Englishes, English as a Lingua Franca and Multilingua Franca (ELF/EMF), English as an International Language (EIL), Translanguaging, Multilingualism, Language Ideology, Language Planning and Policy, and Native-speakerism.

The SIG aims to enhance understanding and interest in these areas in ways which address the developing nature of English in a globalised world. It also seeks to challenge certain traditional views towards English language and use, and native-speakerist English language teaching and learning methods. The overall goal is to promote more inclusive educational approaches which reflect the realities of English use in diverse contexts and among diverse users.

Objectives:

• Increase knowledge and awareness around Global Englishes and its significance in language education
• Disseminate research on Global Englishes 
• Provide professional development opportunities through conferences and forums
• Encourage collaboration among educators and researchers
• Provide educators, and their learners, with strategies to engage with Global Englishes

Activities:

• Organising an annual conference for discussions of current trends, research, and practices
• Facilitating connections within a community of educators and researchers
• Providing access to academic and teaching resources 
• Supporting contributions to SIG journal publication focused on Global Englishes
• Communicating to members about various activities and opportunities

We welcome new members. Consider joining us.