Story: Linguistics

International English

Professor Jack Richards, formerly of the University of Auckland, has gained a global reputation for his research on English as an international language. In this clip he discusses how English reflects not only the diverse cultural identities of native speakers but also those who use it as a second language. 

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Janet Holmes, 'Linguistics - Vocabulary studies and applied linguistics', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/interactive/43852/international-english (accessed 30 March 2024)

Story by Janet Holmes, published 22 Oct 2014