The benefits of the English language for individuals and societies

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What advantages can the English language bring to individuals and societies? The British Council commissioned the research organisation Euromonitor International to investigate and report on this complex topic.

Their study focusses on five countries. We hope that this paper will trigger discussion and inspire further research.

Click here for Euromonitor's paper: The Benefits of the English Language for Individuals and Societies: Quantitative Indicators from Cameroon, Nigeria, Rwanda, Bangladesh and Pakistan

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