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The British Council is the UK's international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations. It has many resources on English language, contemporary literature and literary life.

CCUE is the representative body for higher education departments teaching and researching in English Language and Literature in the UK. Its website contains relevant documents and details of the constitution and membership.

This educational charity provides students and teachers of English and Media Studies at secondary school and FE level with courses and publications. Their site also contains annotated links to other sites for English and Media teaching.

The aim of the English Association is to further knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of the English language and its literatures and to foster good practice in its teaching and learning at all levels. Its website contains details of events, papers and prizes and links to other websites.

ESSE is a European federation of national higher educational associations for the study of English. Its aim is to promote the European study and understanding of English languages, literatures in English and cultures of English-speaking peoples. The website contains details about conferences and other events, and the ESSE journal, The Messenger.

The American-based Modern Language Association promotes the study and teaching of language and literature. Its website contains membership information, and details of its annual convention and publications. The 'professional resources' section contains reports and surveys as well as links to related professional organisations.

The Association's purpose is to encourage and promote advanced study and research in the field of the modern humanities, especially modern European languages and literatures including English. Its website contains details of its publication programme and activities.

NATE is the UK association for all teachers of English. It supports effective teaching and learning, keeps teachers informed about current developments and provides them with a voice at a national level. The website contains details of NATE activities and relevant papers and publications.

NAWE supports the development of creative writing of all genres in all educational settings throughout the UK. Its website contains details of events, courses, learning resources and funding opportunities.

The Society was founded in 1820 to 'reward literary merit and excite literary talent'. Leading living writers are elected to its Fellowship; lectures, readings and literary discussions are arranged, and the society works to support the needs and interests of writers. The website contains information on these activities.