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Intelligibility and World Englishes in the Classroom.

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Nelson, Cecil L. – World Englishes, 1995

Discusses the evolution of what is meant by "good" English in the classroom, arguing that the overall model of English that is presented to students, and by which their English is evaluated, ought to be considered in pragmatic rather than a priori terms. (19 references) (MDM)

Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Definitions, Educational Attitudes, English (Second Language)

Target Language Variation and Second-Language Acquisition: Learning English in New York City.

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Eisenstein, Miriam R. – World Englishes, 1986

Investigates the role of dialect variation in the acquisition of American English by adult second language learners. The study revealed that dialect differences present problems for learners and cause variable intelligibility and negative learner attitude toward some varieties of English and its speakers. This attitude could negatively affect a…

Descriptors: Adult Learning, Black Dialects, Comparative Analysis, Dialect Studies