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The study aims to explore Turkish EFL students' perceptions of English varieties and their views on cultural integration during English learning.

July 10, 2026Pedagogies An International Journal

Standard or global? Turkish EFL students’ views on English varieties and cultural integration

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NBNur Gedik BalAnkara University NYNuriye KARAKAYA YILDIRIMKırıkkale University

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This mixed-methods study examines Turkish EFL students’ views on English varieties, cultural content, and communication preferences, highlighting pedagogical implications.

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The study aims to explore Turkish EFL students' perceptions of English varieties and their views on cultural integration during English learning.
Explanatory sequential mixed-methods design with quantitative data collected from 308 students.
Qualitative interviews conducted with 16 students to interpret survey findings.
Students recognize English as a global lingua franca but favor British and American varieties due to perceived difficulties with diverse forms.
Intelligibility is prioritized over native-like pronunciation; nonetheless, native accents are still associated with prestige.
Divergence exists in students' cultural integration views, with some valuing British and American cultures while others seek broader cultural representation.

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Bal et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a508ea56eeac72a437a167b https://doi.org/10.1080/1554480x.2026.2700221

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This mixed-methods study examines Turkish EFL students’ views on English varieties, cultural content, and communication preferences, highlighting pedagogical implications.

Standard or global? Turkish EFL students’ views on English varieties and cultural integration

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Standard or global? Turkish EFL students’ views on English varieties and cultural integration

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