The Future of English? was commissioned by the British Council and written by researcher David Graddol.

First published in 1997 for educationists, politicians, managers – indeed any decision maker or planning team with a professional interest in the development of English worldwide; the book explores the possible long-term impact on English language of developments in communications technology, growing economic globalisation and major demographic shifts at the end of the twentieth century and beyond. It uses existing linguistic research as a basis for examining new trends in globalisation, popular culture and economic development to see how these affect the future use of English.

English 2000: The Future of English? has been commissioned by English 2000 to facilitate informed debate about the future use and learning of the English language worldwide.

English 2000 is an initiative led by the British Council which seeks to forecast future uses of English worldwide and to help develop new means of teaching and learning of English. The project team works to position British English language teaching goods and services to the mutual benežt of Britain and the countries with which it works.

British Council: The British Council promotes Britain internationally. It provides access to British ideas, talents and experience through education and training, books and information, the English language, the arts, science and
technology.

The British Council is represented in 228 towns and cities in 109 countries. It provides an unrivalled network of contacts with government departments, universities, embassies, professional bodies, arts organisations, and business and industry in Britain and overseas.

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