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Using ELF: Insights into Erasmus students' intercultural experiences at a Croatian university

The aim of this paper is to provide insight into Erasmus students’ perspectives on their experiences of use of English as a lingua franca for intercultural communication at a (predominantly monolingual) Croatian University. The participants see English as a functional tool for IC and academic activities. Moreover, English seems sufficient for establishing intercultural communication among peers. While they acknowledge the significance of inner circle countries and relate English to the US and Britain, only language majors make reference to the significance of the NS ideal. Broadly speaking, the participants use English to establish and maintain relationships, learn about the local culture and negotiate understandings an interaction with peers. Socialization seems to be a significant component of the use of English as a lingua franca in academia and a central aspect of Erasmus.

English as a lingua franca, intercultural communication, Erasmus students

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