Language of Wider Communication

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Definition

Also known as an LWC a language of wider communication is a language used by people as a medium of communication across language or cultural barriers. The language may or may not be the L1 of anyone involved in the communication.

Examples

  • English as used by pilots.
  • Hausa in Nigeria.