Many of the attitudes toward English-and toward teachers of English-have less to do with the language itself (or its literature) and more to do with recent or historical experiences in different societies with English-speaking nations, especially Britain and the United States. Because these experiences have varied a great deal, so do the attitudes. The following Web pages suggest some of that variety.

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Anti-Americanism in Iran

Pro-Americanism in Estonia

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English at Indian boarding schools in Canada

English at a Finnish university