Jennifer Jenkins: podcast appearances and interviews

Jennifer Jenkins is a British linguist and academic known for her work in the field of Global Englishes. She served as Chair Professor of Global Englishes at the University of Southampton until her retirement in 2019. Jenkins is recognized as a leading figure in the study of English as a Lingua Franca and is regarded as an expert on communication in English among non-native speakers. Her research interests include attitudes towards the diverse range of Englishes, the role of English as a lingua franca in higher education, and the implications of ELF for language teaching practices. She has published extensively and has lectured on these topics worldwide. Jenkins is also a founding editor of the Journal of English as a Lingua Franca, contributing significantly to the development of the field.