In other words, it is not necessary to sound like a native speaker in order to be understood around the world

For example, a “correct” articulation of “th” may be the mark of a native speaker, but is unimportant in Global English

Speakers of Global English can carry over linguistic features from their first languages provided they do not endanger intelligibility

Native speakers, if they want to be effective cross-cultural communicators, need to adapt their language if they wish to be understood in lingua franca contexts

For example, using highly idiomatic language should be avoided

In lingua franca contexts more formal language may be more comprehensible than more colloquial and informal language

For instance, loan words in English derived from Latin form a common, recognisable vocabulary across much of Europe

“Simple”, short Anglo-Saxon words may be less intelligible to speakers of other languages

Allusions to very specific cultural knowledge should also be avoided