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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.
English Next (2006)
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
The Future of English? (1997)
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
ENGLISH PROFILE
British Council is a partner on English Profile, a collaborative research project to produce Reference Level Descriptions for English.
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TEACHING ENGLISH
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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English Language Teaching Contacts Scheme
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.
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Funding for IELTS Research Programme
British Council and IELTS partners are calling for proposals for the IELTS-funded Research Programme 2007-2008.
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