A profile of the role and status of the English language in Lesotho, Africa, is presented. The following topics are outlined: (1) the extent of the use of English as the second official language; (2) instruction in English at the elementary and secondary levels and at each of the postsecondary institutions in the country; (3) the number, ratio, and training of English teachers at all levels; (4) instructional materials commonly used at all levels; (5) administration of related instructional programs; (6) English teaching program development; (7) British, American, and other agency support for the teaching of English; (8) opportunities for development of commercial English materials; (9) creative writing; and (10) sources of further information. It is found that although the need for English training is growing in Lesotho, there is no coherent public policy regarding its use or instruction, and standards of spoken and written English appear to be getting worse. (MSE)