The Rise of English as a Glocal Language Reimagining its Role in an Era of Deglobalisation

Natalia Wright is Assistant Professor at the Department of Liberal Arts, American University of the Middle East, Kuwait. She completed her EdD in Education at the University of Glasgow, UK. She has recently co-authored a book, Glocalising Approaches to Learning and Teaching English: Voices from Periphery (2025), and published research articles in peer-reviewed journals, such as TESOL Quarterly and Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education.

Daniel Xerri is Associate Professor in Applied Linguistics and TESOL at the University of Malta, and the Chairperson of the ELT Council. He has authored numerous publications on various aspects of English language education. His main research interests are teacher education, professional learning, and teacher research. He has edited nine volumes, including  Innovative Practices in Early English Language Education (2023, Palgrave Macmillan).