This article examines the global proliferation of the English language and raises concerns about the potential implications of teaching English as a form of linguistic imperialism.
The debate centers on whether educators should adopt an exclusive use of the target language or integrate vernacular language to challenge the dominance of English in language learning.
The article acknowledges the widespread success of English, partly attributed to language pedagogy in teacher training courses, and underscores the business-oriented nature of the English Language Teaching (ELTE) industry.
Written in English by Edward FARRINGTON, Senior Lecturer + Coordinator of Rhetoric & Debate at IÉSEG
[ICIE Chronicles] “How has English managed to spread around the globe and to what extent can it be considered a form of linguistic imperialism?”