English medium instruction and idiomaticity in English as a Lingua Franca

This paper critically considers the implications of the growth of English-medium instruction (EMI) globally for idiomaticity in English as a Lingua Franca (ELF). We first make the case for idiomaticity in English in terms of its contribution to language processing and use and regarding the challenge...

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Main Authors: Briggs, JG, Smith, SA
Format: Journal article
Published: Urmia University Press 2017