On Saturday, September 10, 2022, the Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University, together with Singapore University of Social Sciences, organized International Arts Talk XV, The Spread of English: Benefits and dangers by the renowned Sandra McKay, the author of Researching Second Language Classrooms and International English in its Sociolinguistic Contexts. McKay states that “today the number of English language learners is rapidly increasing. For some, this is a fact to celebrate since a growing English-speaking global population can facilitate better communication between individuals and nations. For others, this trend signals an unhealthy imbalance in linguistic power which marginalizes those individuals who already have fewer assets and opportunities. The goal of this presentation is to carefully examine both the benefits and dangers of the spread of English.” The session was actively joined by her students, former students, and those who are interested in the topic from different parts of the world.

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