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The future of global English - coping with culture
This talk was given by David Crystal for The English-Speaking Union annual lecture, in partnership with the British Council.
There is a widely held view that one of the consequences of the rise of English as a world language is global intelligibility. However, at the level of everyday communication, cultural differences between the countries that use English often present a barrier to understanding.
The talk illustrates some of the conversational cross-purposes that have taken place, and discusses the kind of cultural awareness all English speakers need to have when they interact with others on a global scale.
You can also see David Crystal's plenary session at the 2013 IATEFL conference in Liverpool by visiting: IATEFL online
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Our extensive range of seminars started in Dec 2009 as a way to bring ELT professionals together and to uncover and discuss the latest developments in ELT.
Events are held around twice a month in a variety of venues up and down the UK. The series combines informal networking events with more formal workshops and presentations.
Past seasons have featured stimulating seminars given by Mario Rinvolucri, Michael Swan, Catherine Walter, Ken Wilson, Luke Meddings, Jamie Keddie, Jeremy Harmer & Steve Bingham.
To view all of our seminars please go to http://englishagenda.britishcouncil.org/seminars or click here
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Every seminar is free of charge; however places are limited. 2013 Wednesday 12 June 1800 - 2030 | British Council, 10 Spring Gardens, SW1A 2BN | London |
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Our extensive range of seminars started in Dec 2009 as a way to bring ELT professionals together and to uncover and discuss the latest developments in ELT.
Events are held around twice a month in a variety of venues up and down the UK. The series combines informal networking events with more formal workshops and presentations.
Past seasons have featured stimulating seminars given by Mario Rinvolucri, Michael Swan, Catherine Walter, Ken Wilson, Luke Meddings, Jamie Keddie, Jeremy Harmer & Steve Bingham.
To view all of our seminars please go to http://englishagenda.britishcouncil.org/seminars or click here
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