Topics covered in this month’s English Language Teaching diary in the Guardian are:

China’s New Oriental gets warm embrace in US

New Oriental, China’s biggest English language teaching provider, is reaping the benefits of its flotation on the New York Stock Exchange last year.

Ireland races to raise skills to serve migrant pupils

The recent surge in Ireland’s immigrant population is putting strain on schools, but the government says that it is on track to provide support for over 48,000 ‘newcomer’ pupils.

Trainee lawyers found guilty of poor English skills

The Bar Council, the body that represents lawyers in England and Wales, has called for more rigorous English language testing for students applying to train as barristers.

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