The author has suggested in this article that if we speaking of Teaching English as an International Language or also known as TEIL placed on being politically correct, in which the only gesture to be egalitarian as well inclusive, supported and encouraged by various ideological stance. The article also has described that there are some specific ideologies, around language and further, that will be more applicable to be used with some TEIL's factors than others and this situation might able to trigger ELT experts to whether accept or refuse TEIL, depend on their beliefs.

Moreover, the author also purposed that it is a reality that there are some specific language, ideologies, and further, that have been measured as compatible ones to work together with a number of different features of TEIL. This circumstance has been motivating some English Language Teaching (ELT) experts to either supporting or else refusing this technique to be implemented into English language teaching.

On the other hand, the article has stated that TEIL is not only around being politically appropriate and correct or motivating some ideologies. Instead, it is further beyond about knowledge, understanding, and also receiving these true realities of the universal utilization of the English language in these modern days. In addition to this, the author has also highlighted that there is a necessity of acquiring the foundation of teaching English to the modern society.

The author further noted that TEIL was created with a purpose and premise to teach the students across the world in speaking English and also use English within a different and complex setting. Instead, the purpose is actually to get the understanding around the difference and complexity as a part of the reality whereas the modern society lives in this globalization world.

The author has concluded the article with a disservice to all the students that if we need to do the best on practicing English into our daily conversation. In simple words, no matter the teacher will believe or not that there must be different English variation, or else if the main EIL utilization must be able to deviate their norms, principles, and standards meant for the international communications for all of the people from different countries across the world.

Thus, the main goal of TEIL mentioned by the author is to align the daily practices of English speaking along with the reality in modern society. If the main goals of English teachers is to make sure all the preparation for all of the students in achieving their personal goals, then the linguistic will really help them out in learning English.

Reference of  English as an International Language

Matsuda, A. (2018). Is Teaching English as an International Language All about Being Politically Correct?