World English: Research and Practice

Abstract

"World-renowned TESOL Expert Essays" gathers the research essence of many senior experts in the field of teacher education development from the internationally renowned English education and academic institution-TESOL International Association (TESOL International Association). Each series of books is dedicated to a research topic in the development of teacher education. From a broad international perspective, it conducts in-depth discussions on hot topics in the fields of teaching, scientific research and professional development of English teachers. It has both rich theoretical knowledge and freshness. The classroom examples of this article aim to provide practical and effective theoretical guidance and practical reference for the education and development of language teachers at home and abroad. Andy Kirkpatrick is a professor in the Department of Languages ​​and Linguistics at Griffith University in Australia. His main research directions are teaching English as a foreign language, applied linguistics and rhetoric. As an outstanding scholar in the field of world English research, the author has been committed to exploring the key issues in the theory and practice of this field in his successful career for more than 40 years. The research and practice of World English and English as a global lingua franca have emerged in Asia. And communication has had a huge impact. This book brings together a series of impressive representative articles by the author. I believe readers will be inspired by them to explore and study important issues in the world of English.