The theme of this collection is a discussion of the notions of 'norms' and 'standards', which are studied from various different angles, but always in relation

'Native speakers' and 'native users' are playing the same game, sharing, as they do, the model of the Standard Language.

The plural form 'Englishes' conveys the diversity of English as a global language, pinpointing the growth and existence of a large number of national, regional

The first book-length exploration of 'standard Englishes' with contributions by the leading experts on each major variety of English discussed.

Scholars who use English as an additional language confront challenges when disseminating their research in the global market of knowledge production dominated