This e-journal is sponsored by CETAPS (The Centre for English, Translation and Anglo-Portuguese Studies) with a view to providing a forum for the publication of papers which reflect the wide range of scientific perspectives included within the study of English. Articles of a diverse nature, especially those associated with the research sub-unit denominated TEALS (the Teaching of English and Applied language Studies), will be the mainstay of the journal. The journal is supported by the Faculdade de Letras, Universidade do Porto and the Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa.