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ELT Journal 2003 57(2):139-148; doi:10.1093/elt/57.2.139
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Teaching English as an International Language: the Chilean context

Sandra McKay1

1 San Francisco State University, Email: 2slmckay{at}attbi.com

In this paper, the author argues that when teaching English as an international language, educators should recognize the value of including topics that deal with the local culture, support the selection of a methodology that is appropriate to the local educational context, and recognize the strengths of bilingual teachers of English. Based on the results of a questionnaire given to Chilean teachers of English, the author maintains that in Chile there is growing support for such practices and attitudes. Nowadays many countries where English is a required subject are confronting similar questions regarding the use of the local culture in ELT.

Received November 2001.


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