General English

Abstract

A consideration of the nature of English as an international medium

China English and Chinese English

“…They would certainly feel cheated if they know the mistakes they make in the course of learning are not to be corrected, as some teachers of English believe that "any notion of correct or incorrect use of language is an affront to personal liberty". Indeed many teachers of English in China have been confused by the Standard English/ Varieties of English debate, "which may be one of the longest-running linguistic debates in this century" (Ahulu 1997). They have been made to feel guilty if they provide any guidance to the learners.…”