Misunderstandings in English as a Lingua Franca : : An Analysis of ELF Interactions in South-East Asia / / David Deterding.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Asian Studies Backlist (2000-2014) eBook Package
• VerfasserIn: Deterding, David,
• Place / Publishing House: Berlin ;, Boston : : De Gruyter Mouton, , [2013]; ©2013
• Year of Publication: 2013
• Language: English
• Series: Developments in English as a Lingua Franca [DELF] , 1
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (208 p.)
• Other title: Frontmatter --; Table of contents --; List of abbreviations --; Transcription conventions --; Chapter 1. Introduction --; Chapter 2. ELF, intelligibility and misunderstandings --; Chapter 3. Data and methodology --; Chapter 4. Pronunciation --; Chapter 5. Lexis, grammar and code-switching --; Chapter 6. Repairs --; Chapter 7. Implications for pedagogy --; Appendix. The tokens of misunderstanding in CMACE --; References --; Author Index --; Subject Index
• Format: Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
• ISBN: 9783110288599; 9783110649772; 9783110238570; 9783110238457; 9783110636970; 9783110742961; 9783110317350; 9783110317244; 9783110317237
• ISSN: 2192-8177
• DOI: 10.1515/9783110288599
• Access: restricted access
• Hierarchical level: Monograph
• Statement of Responsibility: David Deterding.

This book explores the nature and causes of misunderstandings in ELF interactions. It is based on a corpus of conversations between English speakers from south and east Asia that helps us investigate what causes misunderstandings, particularly the pronunciation, grammar, word choice, and discourse. The book also considers how such misunderstandings may be signalled and repaired. Finally, it discusses the implications for teaching English around the world and offers guidance to teachers in enabling their students to become highly intelligible.