English in Mainland Europe--A Dutch Perspective.

van Essen, Arthur

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ERIC Number: EJ544554

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Publication Date: 1997

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English in Mainland Europe--A Dutch Perspective.

van Essen, Arthur

World Englishes, v16 n1 p95-104 Mar 1997

Outlines the emergence of English as a Second Language in continental Europe, demonstrating a continuous trend in second language instruction in both eastern and western Europe. Examines the status of English language instruction today and what differentiates it from instruction in other languages, and looks more closely at English instruction in the Netherlands. (Author/MSE)

Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Educational History, Educational Trends, English, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Geographic Distribution, Language Research, Language Role, Language Usage, Political Influences, Second Language Instruction, Second Languages, Trend Analysis

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Netherlands

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