The English language abroad: Extracted from the British Council’s Annual Report, 1960–61

This pamphlet conveys an optimistic view of the expanding role of the English language worldwide, and a view of English language teaching (ELT) as no longer being the 'prerogative of English-speaking countries' alone. The publication is partly a call to action, and partly a description of the British Council's work in ELT at the time.

Four people of mixed ethnicities deep in conversation. Three are sat down, one is standing.

Among other recommendations, the authors call for the creation of a grammar of the current use of English; recognition that the study of English literature cannot be a substitute for learning to use English; and for more teacher training opportunities for ‘country nationals’.

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