LINGUISTIC ADAPTATION AND PRAGMATIC TRANSFORMATION OF ENGLISH IN CONTEMPORARY INTERNATIONAL WRITTEN DISCOURSE
Abstract
. Contemporary globalization processes are characterized by the growing positioning of the English language as a universal medium of international communication. The dominance of English within the sphere of global interaction is no longer questioned, either in the context of present-day realities or from a long-term perspective. Simultaneously, the linguistic standard of English is undergoing continuous transformation among non-native speakers who use the language beyond the borders of English-speaking countries. This tendency has significantly strengthened the phenomenon of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF). The purpose of the article is to substantiate the influence of English as a Lingua Franca on written communication in the field of international relations. The study analyzes the principal characteristics of ELF and the specific features of its functioning within the context of globalization processes. It is argued that the influence of ELF on written communication possesses a profound transformative nature, shifting the communicative focus from strict adherence to native-speaker grammatical norms toward greater flexibility, adaptability, intelligibility, and communicative functionality. This process is accompanied by the simplification of complex grammatical constructions and the emergence of alternative language practices. The research identifies the principal manifestations of