KnowraEnglish as a lingua francaLinked fromLinked fromThe 16 pages that link to English as a lingua franca, each with the reason it gives.All 16Broader topic 3Related 8Compared with 5English languageRelated: This role connects English speakers internationally without requiring a common native language.American EnglishRelated: American forms often circulate globally, but international English use is not identical to them.English grammarRelated: Its diverse users develop practices that challenge narrow definitions of correct English.World EnglishesRelated: Its flexible, multilingual interactions reveal forms of English beyond native-speaker norms.Modern EnglishRelated: Modern English often serves this role in international settings.English as a Second or Foreign LanguageRelated: It explains why many learners need English chiefly for communication with other non-native speakers.International EnglishRelated: This describes international English when speakers use it chiefly to communicate with one another.Teaching English as a Second or Foreign LanguageRelated: Its international use can shift teaching goals beyond imitation of native-speaker norms.