English Research
English language research
We commission research to develop knowledge of future issues in English language and we set up the networks to enable you to share that knowledge. Discover our research, take part in the debate and maintain a professional edge in English language. Read English language researcher David Graddol’s latest publication
English Next and join in the debate about the future use and learning of English as a global language.
English Next
Discover the key trends affecting global English at the end of the Twentieth Century and beyond in David Graddol’s 1997 publication
The Future of English? Future of English
British Council is a partner on
English Profile, a collaborative research project to produce Reference Level Descriptions for English.
Teacher infront of chalkboard - photographer Chris Tribble
Teaching English is a British Council and BBC website for professional teachers. Use the 'Talk' section to exchange your ideas and opinions on English language teaching and research.
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Free membership to the
ELTeCS networking community of over 14,000 English language professionals provides you with the opportunity to join in debates about English language issues and research.
copyright Chris Tribble 2004
