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Text III refers to ELF as “a guiding concept for English...

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TEXT III


ELF and the Brazilian National Core Curriculum


The current Brazilian National Core Curriculum (BNCC) adopts English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) as a guiding concept for English Language Teaching (ELT) across the country's basic education system. While the measure has sparked debate and controversy, ELF's inclusion in the document is generally seen as an innovative step. However, its implementation has brought significant challenges, especially for teachers who often lack a clear understanding of the concept or how to incorporate ELF-aware practices into their classrooms. These challenges underscore the pivotal role of teacher education in effectively integrating ELF into ELT in local contexts.


Adapted from: https://periodicos.ufrb.edu.br

Text III refers to ELF as “a guiding concept for English Language Teaching (ELT)”.

From this perspective, the teaching practice that is closer to an ELF approach in Brazilian public schools is


A

acknowledging native-speaker pronunciation and culture as legitimate models of English use.


B

teaching English mainly through grammar drills and discouraging the use of students’ first language in the classroom.


C

promoting English as a tool for worldwide communication, encouraging multilingualism and discussing cultural diversity.


D

recognizing the traditional view that English is primarily associated with native-speaking countries and focusing exclusively on their cultural traditions.


E

avoiding social, cultural, or political dimensions of English in order to maintain linguistic neutrality.