This study presents a bibliometric analysis of English Language Teaching (ELT), a field dedicated to the teaching and learning English by non-native speakers for communication, academic, and professional purposes. The analysis utilized Biblioshiny and VOSviewer software, with data from the Scopus bibliographic database, covering research from 1943 to 2022. The findings reveal a steady growth in ELT publications, with an exponential rise post-2010, underscoring the field's increasing global significance. Key contributors, such as Ali Al-Issa and Fan Fang, and influential journals, including the ELT Journal and Asian Englishes, were identified as shaping the discourse. A Three-Field Plot highlighted the interplay between authors, sources, and countries, with the United States, China, and Turkey emerging as major hubs for ELT research. Trend analysis revealed shifts from traditional themes like curriculum and teacher training to modern topics such as e-learning, global Englishes, and the impact of COVID-19 on teaching practices. Thematic mapping identified English as a Lingua Franca and blended learning as motor themes driving research, while foundational topics like teacher education showed potential for further development. The co-occurrence of keywords highlighted the interconnectedness of research topics, with clusters focusing on global perspectives, pedagogy, and technology integration. Moreover, the co-authorship network revealed limited international collaboration, suggesting opportunities to enhance global partnerships. Overall, the study provides valuable insights into ELT's intellectual structure, research gaps, and practical implications, aiding future advancements in this dynamic field.