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An Exploratory Study of Thai University Students’ Understanding of World Englishes

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  • Saksit Saengboon

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This exploratory study investigated the perceptions of Thai university students towards World Englishes (WEs). One hundred and ninety-eight students from three universities in Bangkok were administered a questionnaire inquiring about definitions of WEs, the Kachruvian concentric circles, the concepts of standard and ownership of English, Thai English and the role of native vs. non-native English speaking teachers. Findings revealed that the majority of the respondents were ambivalent about WEs, although they still prized British and American English as most desirable. However, Thai English was perceived as undesirable, although they did not mind whether Thais may speak English with the Thai accent. Implications for classroom teaching and future research are provided.

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  • Saksit Saengboon, 2015. "An Exploratory Study of Thai University Students’ Understanding of World Englishes," English Language Teaching, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 8(11), pages 131-131, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:eltjnl:v:8:y:2015:i:11:p:131
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    1. Rutthaphak Huttayavilaiphan, 2021. "Revisiting Effects of Native Speakerism on Thai Teachers and Students in the Age of English as a Lingua Franca," English Language Teaching, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 14(12), pages 1-8, December.

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