English language education in Thailand and AEC 2015
by Rajeevnath Ramnath
Title: | English language education in Thailand and AEC 2015 |
Author(s): | Rajeevnath Ramnath |
Issued date: | 2015 |
Citation: | RJES Volume 1.2. June 2015. pp. 28-36 |
Abstract: |
This paper will shed light on how Thailand, which is a key player in ASEAN should reposition itself to the English language and education needs of AEC 2015. I will provide a brief overview ASEAN 2015 and examine the current status of English language teaching in Thailand before considering the role of English in education. I will introduce the concept of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) and point out the differences between the time honored tradition of using English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) before calling for an overhaul of policies, methods, materials and testing which are essential for the nation’s success in ASEAN. |
Keyword(s): | English language teaching
Education ELF and EFL |
Resource type: | Article |
Extent: | 9 pages |
Type: | Text |
File type: | application/pdf |
Language: | eng |
Rights holder(s): | Rajeevnath, Ramnath |
URI: | http://repository.au.edu/handle/6623004553/20969 |
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