English Today

Aims & Scope

English Today provides accessible cutting-edge reports on all aspects of the language, including style, usage, dictionaries, literary language, Plain English, the Internet and language teaching, in terms of British, American and the world’s many other Englishes.

Its global readership includes linguists, journalists, broadcasters, writers, publishers, teachers, advanced students of the language and others with a professional or personal interest in communication.

Its debates are vigorous and it is noted for its reader involvement.

Now in its fourth decade, English Today, remains unique in its scope and style.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.2

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.792

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	41

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• ‘English fever’ in South Korea: its history and symptoms

  Citation: 221

  Authors: Jin-Kyu

• The statistics of English in China

  Citation: 164

  Authors: Rining, Jinzhi

• English in China today

  Citation: 158

  Authors: Kingsley, David

• Language varieties and standard language

  Citation: 141

  Authors: Randolph

• Two thousand million?

  Citation: 138

  Authors: David

• Liberation linguistics and the Quirk Concern

  Citation: 112

  Authors: Braj B.

• English in Asia, Asian Englishes, and the issue of proficiency

  Citation: 110

  Authors: Kingsley

• The sacred cows of English

  Citation: 97

  Authors: Braj B.

• The English languages?

  Citation: 90

  Authors: Tom

• The craze for English-medium education in China: driving forces and looming consequences

  Citation: 87

  Authors: Guangwei

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