The Acquisition of Sociolinguistic Competence in a Lingua Franca Context

Focusing on sociolinguistic competence, this book explores how non-native speakers acquire native-like variability in English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) settings. It presents unique data derived from email exchanges among Swiss speakers, each with different mother tongues, including German, French, and Italian. The study sheds light on the dynamics of language use and adaptation in multilingual environments, offering insights into communication strategies and the evolution of language in diverse contexts.