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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Maley, Alan – Language and Intercultural Communication, 2009
Much attention has been given to the concept of English as a lingua franca (ELF) in recent years. In this article, the premises on which the claims of ELF are based are examined. These claims are submitted to critical scrutiny, and it is suggested that they may well be both statistically and theoretically flawed. More importantly, the dilemmas…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Standard Spoken Usage
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Gu, Qing; Maley, Alan – Language and Intercultural Communication, 2008
This article explores the way tertiary level Chinese students in the UK adapt, in varying degrees, to their new learning and living environment. A questionnaire and interview study that includes both Chinese students and their British teachers attempts to ascertain key issues with a view to helping sojourning students adapt to their environment,…
Descriptors: Measures (Individuals), Learning Experience, Student Attitudes, College Students