Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Language (EIL)
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In this presentation, we will explore English as an
international language (EIL), the role of non-native
English-speaking teachers (NNESTs), and approaches to
teaching culture for different global contexts.
in the world.
This is a program of the U.S. Department of State
administered by FHI 360 and delivered by University of
Maryland Baltimore County
English is a Global Language
• English is the language of
science and technology
globally.
SPHERE OF INTERCULTURALITY
In this sphere, or intercultural place…
• Learners need to learn about another culture.
• Learners need to reflect on their own culture in relation to others.
(McKay, 2002)
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administered by FHI 360 and delivered by University of
Maryland Baltimore County
Using Cultural Materials
Teaching EIL authentically means including a variety of cultural
materials. McKay (2002) identified three types of cultural
materials.
• Source culture materials
• Target culture materials
• International culture materials
“The evidence clearly suggests that the use of EIL will continue to grow,
an international language that belongs, not just to native speakers,
but to all of its users. Given this shift in ownership, the time has come
for decisions regarding teaching goals and approaches to be given to
local educators so that they can take their rightful place as valid users
of English. For, in the end, they are in the best position to understand
what their students need to know, and to encourage them to learn
and use English fully to participate in our growing global community.”
(McKay, 2002)
• Cortazzi, M., & Jin, L. (1999) Cultural Mirrors: Materials and methods in the EFL
classroom. In E. Hinkle (Ed.), Culture in second language teaching (pp196-219).
Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press.
• Crystal, D. (1997). English as a Global Language. Cambridge University Press.
• Goshgarian, G. (2010). Exploring Language 12th Ed. Longman.
• Kramsch, C. (1993). Culture and Context in English Language Teaching. Oxford:
Oxford University Press.
• McKay, S.L. (2002). Teaching English as an International Language. Oxford.
• McKay, S.L. (2003). The cultural basis of teaching English as an international
language. TESOL Matters, 13(4).
This is a program of the U.S. Department of State
administered by FHI 360 and delivered by University of
Maryland Baltimore County