Internet and World Englishes, The

This entry sets out to provide a concise overview of the multifaceted relationship between the internet and world Englishes. It starts with a brief history of the topic and then proceeds to discuss the internet as the driver of change in the era of globalisation. It then turns to a discussion of the English language and the internet with reference to the impact of internet technology on the English language, and the role of English as a major language of internet communication. The entry finally considers the implications of the internet for the study and future of world Englishes.