The central aim of ISLE is to promote the study of the English language, that is, the study of the structure and history of standard and non-standard varieties of English, in terms of both form and function, at an international level. We aim for the society to provide a geographically and theoretically neutral central contact point for all those who are academically active and who identify with this aim. Although there are country-specific 'Anglist' or 'English Language and Literature' associations and country-specific 'Linguistics' associations (and we hope to be in contact with these, where appropriate) ISLE is the first global umbrella organisation fulfilling this role.

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ISLE8

  • 01 September 2025, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela
    ISLE8 will be hosted by the University of Santiago de Compostela from 1-4 September 2025. The conference theme is English Linguistics on the Way: Expanding Horizons.

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