International English: Practice Questions

In the study of International English, what are the two main conceptual pillars that the specification includes under this label?

According to the International English section of the specification, the term serves as a label for which combination of linguistic concepts?

Beyond general subject knowledge, what are the three specific academic skills students must demonstrate to successfully complete the International English unit?

Discuss how the concept of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) challenges the traditional authority of native speaker norms in international communication.

The global expansion of English has led to the development of several linguistic frameworks.

(a) Define English as a Lingua Franca (ELF).
(b) How does the concept of mutual intelligibility function within ELF communication compared to traditional native speaker norms?
(c) Provide one example of a lexical change that might occur in an ELF context to facilitate clearer communication between non-native speakers.

International English and the Native Speaker
The expansion of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) has led to significant debates regarding linguistic authority.

Discuss the extent to which the traditional 'native speaker' model is still relevant in the context of international business communication. In your response, evaluate the impact of lexis and semantics on mutual intelligibility among non-native speakers, referring to at least one theoretical approach to World Englishes.