Introducing Global Englishes provides comprehensive coverage of relevant research in the fields
of World Englishes English as a Lingua Franca and English as an international language. The
book aims to increase students' awareness of the current sociolinguistic uses of the English
language and also explains key concepts connected to the historical and contemporary spread of
English explores the social economic educational and political implications of the rise of
English as a world language and includes comprehensive case studies research tasks and
online resources. Introducing Global Englishes is essential reading for students coming to this
subject for the first time.