This edited book focuses on the state of language learning in Anglophone countries and brings together international research from a wide range of educational s

The English language is currently used as a second or foreign language in those countries which had once been British colonies. For example, when united India w

A sweeping account of the global rise of English and the high-stakes politics of languageSpoken by a quarter of the world's population, English is today's lingu

Even as Anglophone power wanes in Asia, and China and India rise, the role of the English language in the region continues to develop. How are students in Asian

Written in a detailed and fascinating manner, this book is ideal for general readers interested in the English language.