BEING TEACHERS OF A LINGUA FRANCA (GUTIERREZ-LUBATTI)

 The aim of this work is to acquaint readers with the basics of teaching English as

a Lingua Franca and provide examples that may serve as models to put into action the

previously mentioned approach. In order to accomplish this, the first chapter is devoted

to defining what a lingua franca is, its characteristics and the reasons why English is the

current lingua franca. The second chapter focuses on explaining the ways in which

pronunciation, lexico-grammar and culture should be taught following this perspective.

Finally, the last chapter illustrates several activities that can be carried out if the English

as a Lingua Franca principles are followed. The suggestions presented involve different

contents and the development of reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, through

the employment of diverse resources such as videos, audios, texts, songs, etc.

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