Towards Linguistically-informed Representations for English as a Second or Foreign Language: Review, Construction and Application

arXiv:2604.09008v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: The widespread use of English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESFL) has sparked a paradigm shift: ESFL is not seen merely as a deviation from standard English but as a distinct linguistic system in its own right. This shift highlights the need for dedicated, knowledge-intensive representations of ESFL. In response, this paper surveys existing ESFL resources, identifies their limitations, and proposes a novel solution. Grounded in constructivist