Global Englishes (Routledge English Language Introductions)

Great theoretical book. Brings up good points and used it everyday for class.

Good book.

This book provided thorough understanding of the spread of the English language. It was very detailed and helpful to understand global English.

This is an excellent book and deals with controversial issues. It helps us to reflect on the status quo that native English is the only framework of reference in the world of English use and to re-evaluate non-native English speakers' Englishes in the perspective of English as a lingua franca. The book is easy to read without the use of native English idioms, showing friendliness to international readership, which I assume include both native and non-native English speakers. Jenkins is a great researcher, leading a cutting-edge research area of English as a lingua franca and global Englishes. This book shows her understanding of language issues in the contemporary world and offers us the new lens to explore issues in various contexts. However, this book might make old-fashioned brains uncomfortable, given its challenge to the established wisdom that native English speakers have the real custody of English.

Overall I was disappointed with this contribution. There are other publications (with similar titles) which cover the main topics in more depth and with more insight.

Good intro book to teach undergraduates.

Very interesting and clearly printed

The book reads as though it were never edited. The book jumps around referring to sections to come. Jenkins gives you review questions mixed in with paragraphs of text at the end of each section. There is also a great deal of the book which is unnecessary. I would like just the facts please. That's what something that calls itself a "resource book" should be. Instead you will have to wade through Global Englishes like it were mud and hope that you reach the other side with your shoes still on your feet and your brain still intact. I found the book's subject matter to be highly controversial. I would think that if English is not your first language that you will like the book a bit more. For example, it's alright if you can't pronounce the word, don't even try to sound like the Native English person. You are just speaking the English you own. You like pidgin English more because it reflects your culture? Not a problem, rejoice in your individuality. If you are a teacher of English from a Native country (US, Britain, Australia, South Africa) and attempt to put into practice what you have read don't expect your teaching contract will be renewed, (nor should it). It's important to explore topics such as those posed by Jenkins but to give them an academic voice it also means that people will carry the banner forward. That's the problem. This is one book that is quite easy to put down. You will likely be quite relieved when it is over. I know I am. I firmly believe that books such as this are filled with ideas and concepts that will be laughed at by future generations. There are good writers and bad writers. Jenkins is the latter. It's a very difficult read, so be prepared.