This profile in outline form of the English language teaching situation in Hong Kong provides a brief background of the social, economic, and linguistic situation, and covers the following topics: the role of English, English within the educational system, the teaching cadre, teaching materials, English outside the educational system, and British and American support for the teaching of English. The profile concludes with a general statement concerning the weaknesses and strengths of the English language teaching situation in Hong Kong. A small bibliography and brief remarks concerning current research are included. (CLK)