The goal of global English is to be intelligible. Not to speak or write impeccable Standard English but to communicate our meaning successfully to people whose English is different from our own.
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The goal of global English is to be intelligible. Not to speak or write impeccable Standard English but to communicate our meaning successfully to people whose English is different from our own.
Learning Global English is more use to most technical writers than learning a Foreign Language. And easier!
A few years ago I went to a terrific seminar on cross-cultural communication. I was shocked to discover that only a few of the audience were from the business world. Why's that shocking? Because the topic is relevant to every web site—not just those for EFL teachers, ESL and ESOL teachers, refugees and immigrants.
You could put Contented online writing courses on your bucket list—but don't wait too long! We teach international business English on the Web: and you need those skills right now. This year we've given presentations at conferences in three countries,...
Bethany Cagnol highlights an acronym nightmare attached to international communication. Download her slide show for the full picture. Most web content in English does need to communicate with people who are not native English speakers. Never mind whether the web...