ORCID
0000-0001-5956-3674
Abstract
This article reflects on nearly two decades of research into spoken communication using corpora, particularly within professional and workplace settings in the Philippines, such as call centers and related industries. Drawing on this extensive body of work, the article explores the potential of corpus-based approaches to enhance our understanding of spoken discourse. A framework for corpus-assisted spoken discourse analysis (Friginal, 2024a) is discussed as a foundation for examining professional communication. Building on these insights, the development of a targeted Spoken Philippine English Corpus (SPEC) is proposed, aiming to systematically document and analyze the unique features of spoken professional English in the Philippines. The article underscores the broader implications of this work for language teaching, assessment, and professional training, advocating for the critical role of spoken corpora in capturing and supporting the evolving dynamics of English in professional contexts.
Recommended Citation
Friginal, Eric
(2025)
"Spoken Philippine English in Professional Contexts: Reflections on Research and the Need for a Targeted Corpus,"
Journal of English and Applied Linguistics: Vol. 4:
Iss.
1, Article 1.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59588/2961-3094.1181
Available at:
https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/jeal/vol4/iss1/1
