Future of English
Insights from our team of expert researchers & contributors.
Higher Education
Beyond the score: why robust English proficiency matters for international students The success of international students is a top priority for UK Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). A new...
Multilingualism
Multilingualism has become the norm in contexts around the world. Exploration, colonisation, migration, and globalisation have all contributed to this reality. But what is multilingualism an...
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How we learn and speak English is evolving, with significant implications for educational institutions, government agencies, NGOs and policy makers. Learn about these findings and more in our book.
Assessment
Our concept of English proficiency is evolving, shaped by a globalised workplace, the rise of English medium instruction, and technology’s capacity to connect the world. Effective communicat...
English for Work
Many employers now view language proficiency as an essential skill. Globalisation and technology have enabled many companies to increasingly operate across borders. English often becomes an ...
Our events
As part of the wider British Council Future of English programme, we are happy to announce the third Future of English research forum which will be held at University of Bedfordshire, Luton ...
Teachers
Since launching The Future of English: Global Perspectives in April 2023, the Future of English research programme has grown and flourished. New research projects have been commissioned and ...
Our events
The launch of The Future of English: Global Perspectives last year was accompanied by an interactive travelling exhibition. The aim of the exhibition was to share key findings from the book ...
Apply for: 'Socio-economic modelling of the impact of English’ What is the opportunity? The British Council are seeking costed proposals from a multi-disciplinary research team for a desk-ba...