Editing International English (section)

=== Opposition ===
The continued growth of the English language itself is seen by authors such as Alistair Pennycook<ref>English and the Discourse of Colonialism. (1998) London: Routledge</ref>{{page needed|date=June 2014}} as a kind of [[cultural imperialism]], whether it is English in one form or English in two slightly different forms.

[[Robert Phillipson]] argues against the possibility of such neutrality in his ''[[Linguistic Imperialism]]'' (1992).{{Clarify|which possibility of neutrality?|date=August 2009}} Learners who wish to use purportedly correct English are in fact faced with the dual standard of American English and British English, and other less known standard Englishes (including Australian, Scottish and Canadian).

Edward Trimnell, author of ''Why You Need a Foreign Language & How to Learn One'' (2005) argues that the international version of English is only adequate for communicating basic ideas. For complex discussions and business/technical situations, English is not an adequate communication tool for non-native speakers of the language. Trimnell also asserts that native English-speakers have become "dependent on the language skills of others" by placing their faith in international English.