Author(s)

Miwang Shao ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Wuhan University, Hubei Wuhan, 430072, China

Corresponding Author

Miwang Shao

ABSTRACT

From the perspective of sociolinguistics, this paper illustrates the necessity and importance of non-standard English acceptance in EFL classroom. Tolerance for non-standard English in EFL classroom not only facilitates learners’ language performance but also supports the call for respect for cultural diversity and recognition of pluralism in a globalized world. This paper attempts to shed some light on the significance of respecting for individual learners and their choices of language in EFL classroom.

KEYWORDS

Non-standard language, EFL classroom, Linguistic and cultural diversity

CITE THIS PAPER

Miwang Shao, Tolerance for Non-Standard English in EFL Classroom. Adult and Higher Education (2021) 3: 109-113. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/aduhe.2021.030417.

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