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05 Mar 2021

Change of Medium of instruction in Punjab's Government Schools - Perceptions and Prospects

This publication discusses findings related to the change of medium of instruction in Punjab's government schools.

13 Nov 2020

Ministries of Education responses during Covid-19

Read two reports by the British Council - the first looking at Ministry of Education activity early on during the Covid-19 pandemic, and...

23 Feb 2018

L2 reading and reading-while-listening in multimodal learning conditions: An eye-tracking study

This research study used eyetracking methods to investigate how learners process text, audio and pictures.

31 Jan 2018

What is the impact of study abroad on oral fluency development? A comparison of study abroad and study at home

This paper explores the impact of studying abroad on oral fluency.

10 Aug 2017

Internationalisation, higher education and the growing demand for English: An investigation into the EMI movement in China and Japan

This paper is a report of a study which aimed to understand the new and emerging global trend of EMI.

03 Aug 2017

Children and teachers as co-researchers: A handbook of activities

This handbook offers a set of activities that teachers tried out in the Indian school classrooms with children of 8 to 14 years old.

21 Oct 2016

An investigation into improved primary school English language learning in the traditional classroom

This paper reports on learning and teaching of English to primary pupils in government schools in Egypt.

14 Oct 2016

Using action research to explore technology in language teaching: international perspectives

This report focuses on the use of ICT and new technologies in the classroom across different international contexts.

03 Aug 2016

A comparative study of English language teacher recruitment, in-service education and retention in Latin America and the Middle East

This report compares the processes of recruitment, education and retention of English language teachers at all levels.

20 Jul 2016

Children and teachers as co-researchers in Indian primary English classrooms

This project engaged teachers and learners to explore important issues in Indian primary English classrooms.

10 Feb 2016

Investigating NEST schemes around the world: supporting NEST/LET collaborative practices

This report presents findings on collaboration between NESTs and LETs.

10 Feb 2016

Materials: Developing collaborative practice between LETs and NESTs

These training materials are suitable for teachers working on formal NEST schemes and for those working independently.

28 Dec 2015

Researching the attitudes and perceived experiences of kindergarten learners of English and their parents in China

This paper investigates attitudes and perceived experiences of English learning by Chinese kindergarten children.

11 May 2015

The English language needs and priorities of young adults in the European Union: student and teacher perceptions

This paper by Graham Hall and Guy Cook explores the English language needs of young adults in the European Union.

11 Feb 2015

Mobile pedagogy for English language teaching: A guide for teachers

This guide is for anyone interested in teaching and learning languages, and thinking about teaching practices.

29 Sep 2014

Parents and young learners in English language teaching: global practices and issues in school - home contacts

This paper highlights the importance of school-home communications in supporting effective language learning.

18 Aug 2014

The evaluation of non-native speaking English language trainee teachers' practice: unfolding university supervisors' and host teachers' perspectives on judging performance

This research focused on teaching practice performance of non-native English language teacher trainees.

16 Jul 2014

Motivations and expectations of English language learning among primary school children and parents in China

This research studied attitudes, perceptions and motivations of Chinese primary school pupils.

23 Jun 2014

The impact of teacher education on pre-service primary English language teachers

This paper explores impact of the pre-service English language education on the trainees' beliefs.

16 Jun 2014

The impact of English on learners' wider lives

What benefits can English language skills bring to a person’s life, both professional and personal?

11 Nov 2013

Key factors and challenges in transition from primary to secondary schooling in ELT: an international perspective

This paper addresses important issues relating to the transition from primary to secondary school.

08 Aug 2013

English reconceived - Raising teacher awareness of English as a plurilithic resource through an online course

This report raises awareness of the ‘plurilithic’ nature of English.

25 Apr 2013

Identity in foreign language learning and teaching: why listening to our students’ and teachers’ voices really matters

This study explores the identity perceptions, declared learner achievement and teacher perceptions.

22 Feb 2013

Own-language use in ELT: exploring global practices and attitudes

This research paper explores teachers' attitudes to own-language use in the classroom.

04 Aug 2012

Word for Word: The social, economic and political impact of Spanish and English

Word for Word examines the social, economic and political impact of Spanish and English in the world today.

05 Jul 2012

How to make yourself understood by international students: The role of metaphor in academic tutorials

This paper reports on an oral interactions between lecturers and international students.

09 May 2012

Learner autonomy: English language teachers’ beliefs and practices

What does learner autonomy mean to teachers?

19 Apr 2012

Attitudes to English as a language for international development in rural Bangladesh

There is only limited evidence showing a relationship between the English language and development.

03 Apr 2012

A global study of primary English teachers’ qualifications, training and career development

This research paper reports on a global study of primary English teachers’ qualifications.

27 Mar 2012

Early EFL learning in context – Evidence from a country case study

Children are starting to learn English at increasingly younger ages.

Pages

A comparative study of English language teacher recruitment, in-service education and retention in...

This report compares the processes of recruitment, education and retention of English language teachers at all levels.

A global study of primary English teachers’ qualifications, training and career development

This research paper reports on a global study of primary English teachers’ qualifications.

An investigation into improved primary school English language learning in the traditional classroom

This paper reports on learning and teaching of English to primary pupils in government schools in Egypt.

Attitudes to English as a language for international development in rural Bangladesh

There is only limited evidence showing a relationship between the English language and development.

Change of Medium of instruction in Punjab's Government Schools - Perceptions and Prospects

This publication discusses findings related to the change of medium of instruction in Punjab's government schools.

Children and teachers as co-researchers in Indian primary English classrooms

This project engaged teachers and learners to explore important issues in Indian primary English classrooms.

Children and teachers as co-researchers: A handbook of activities

This handbook offers a set of activities that teachers tried out in the Indian school classrooms with children of 8 to...

Computers and learner autonomy: trends and issues

This is a study of the perceptions and practices in the use of computer-based materials beyond the classroom.

Confucius, constructivism and the impact of continuing professional development on teachers of...

Viv Edwards and Daguo Li This paper covers the impact of continuing professional development in China.

Early EFL learning in context – Evidence from a country case study

Children are starting to learn English at increasingly younger ages.

English reconceived - Raising teacher awareness of English as a plurilithic resource through an...

This report raises awareness of the ‘plurilithic’ nature of English.

How to make yourself understood by international students: The role of metaphor in academic...

This paper reports on an oral interactions between lecturers and international students.

Identity in foreign language learning and teaching: why listening to our students’ and teachers’...

This study explores the identity perceptions, declared learner achievement and teacher perceptions.

Internationalisation, higher education and the growing demand for English: An investigation into...

This paper is a report of a study which aimed to understand the new and emerging global trend of EMI.

Investigating Global Practices in Teaching English to Young Learners

The study uncovered a range of factors concerning the teaching of English to young learners globally.

Investigating NEST schemes around the world: supporting NEST/LET collaborative practices

This report presents findings on collaboration between NESTs and LETs.

Key factors and challenges in transition from primary to secondary schooling in ELT: an...

This paper addresses important issues relating to the transition from primary to secondary school.

L2 reading and reading-while-listening in multimodal learning conditions: An eye-tracking study

This research study used eyetracking methods to investigate how learners process text, audio and pictures.

Learner autonomy: English language teachers’ beliefs and practices

What does learner autonomy mean to teachers?

Materials: Developing collaborative practice between LETs and NESTs

These training materials are suitable for teachers working on formal NEST schemes and for those working independently.

Ministries of Education responses during Covid-19

Read two reports by the British Council - the first looking at Ministry of Education activity early on during the Covid...

Mobile pedagogy for English language teaching: A guide for teachers

This guide is for anyone interested in teaching and learning languages, and thinking about teaching practices.

Motivations and expectations of English language learning among primary school children and parents...

This research studied attitudes, perceptions and motivations of Chinese primary school pupils.

Own-language use in ELT: exploring global practices and attitudes

This research paper explores teachers' attitudes to own-language use in the classroom.

Parents and young learners in English language teaching: global practices and issues in school -...

This paper highlights the importance of school-home communications in supporting effective language learning.

Perceptions and Strategies of Learning in English by Singapore Primary School Children with Dyslexia

Learners with dyslexia have difficulties in reading and writing.

Pulling the threads together: current theories and current practice affecting UK primary school...

This paper reports on support for children who speak English as an Additional Language (EAL).

Researching the attitudes and perceived experiences of kindergarten learners of English and their...

This paper investigates attitudes and perceived experiences of English learning by Chinese kindergarten children.

Tanggap, tiklop, tago (receive, fold, keep): Perceptions of best practice in ELT INSET

Effective in-service training (INSET) is vital for both teacher development and curriculum reform.

The English language needs and priorities of young adults in the European Union: student and...

This paper by Graham Hall and Guy Cook explores the English language needs of young adults in the European Union.

Pages

A comparative study of English language teacher recruitment, in-service education and retention in Latin America and the Middle East

This report compares the processes of recruitment, education and retention of English language teachers at all levels.

A global study of primary English teachers’ qualifications, training and career development

This research paper reports on a global study of primary English teachers’ qualifications.

An investigation into improved primary school English language learning in the traditional classroom

This paper reports on learning and teaching of English to primary pupils in government schools in Egypt.

Attitudes to English as a language for international development in rural Bangladesh

There is only limited evidence showing a relationship between the English language and development.

Change of Medium of instruction in Punjab's Government Schools - Perceptions and Prospects

This publication discusses findings related to the change of medium of instruction in Punjab's government schools.

Children and teachers as co-researchers in Indian primary English classrooms

This project engaged teachers and learners to explore important issues in Indian primary English classrooms.

Children and teachers as co-researchers: A handbook of activities

This handbook offers a set of activities that teachers tried out in the Indian school classrooms with children of 8 to 14 years old.

Computers and learner autonomy: trends and issues

This is a study of the perceptions and practices in the use of computer-based materials beyond the classroom.

Confucius, constructivism and the impact of continuing professional development on teachers of English in China

Viv Edwards and Daguo Li This paper covers the impact of continuing professional development in China.

Early EFL learning in context – Evidence from a country case study

Children are starting to learn English at increasingly younger ages.

English reconceived - Raising teacher awareness of English as a plurilithic resource through an online course

This report raises awareness of the ‘plurilithic’ nature of English.

How to make yourself understood by international students: The role of metaphor in academic tutorials

This paper reports on an oral interactions between lecturers and international students.

Identity in foreign language learning and teaching: why listening to our students’ and teachers’ voices really matters

This study explores the identity perceptions, declared learner achievement and teacher perceptions.

Internationalisation, higher education and the growing demand for English: An investigation into the EMI movement in China and Japan

This paper is a report of a study which aimed to understand the new and emerging global trend of EMI.

Investigating Global Practices in Teaching English to Young Learners

The study uncovered a range of factors concerning the teaching of English to young learners globally.

Investigating NEST schemes around the world: supporting NEST/LET collaborative practices

This report presents findings on collaboration between NESTs and LETs.

Key factors and challenges in transition from primary to secondary schooling in ELT: an international perspective

This paper addresses important issues relating to the transition from primary to secondary school.

L2 reading and reading-while-listening in multimodal learning conditions: An eye-tracking study

This research study used eyetracking methods to investigate how learners process text, audio and pictures.

Learner autonomy: English language teachers’ beliefs and practices

What does learner autonomy mean to teachers?

Materials: Developing collaborative practice between LETs and NESTs

These training materials are suitable for teachers working on formal NEST schemes and for those working independently.

Ministries of Education responses during Covid-19

Read two reports by the British Council - the first looking at Ministry of Education activity early on during the Covid-19 pandemic, and a...

Mobile pedagogy for English language teaching: A guide for teachers

This guide is for anyone interested in teaching and learning languages, and thinking about teaching practices.

Motivations and expectations of English language learning among primary school children and parents in China

This research studied attitudes, perceptions and motivations of Chinese primary school pupils.

Own-language use in ELT: exploring global practices and attitudes

This research paper explores teachers' attitudes to own-language use in the classroom.

Parents and young learners in English language teaching: global practices and issues in school - home contacts

This paper highlights the importance of school-home communications in supporting effective language learning.

Perceptions and Strategies of Learning in English by Singapore Primary School Children with Dyslexia

Learners with dyslexia have difficulties in reading and writing.

Pulling the threads together: current theories and current practice affecting UK primary school children who have English as an Additional Language

This paper reports on support for children who speak English as an Additional Language (EAL).

Researching the attitudes and perceived experiences of kindergarten learners of English and their parents in China

This paper investigates attitudes and perceived experiences of English learning by Chinese kindergarten children.

Tanggap, tiklop, tago (receive, fold, keep): Perceptions of best practice in ELT INSET

Effective in-service training (INSET) is vital for both teacher development and curriculum reform.

The English language needs and priorities of young adults in the European Union: student and teacher perceptions

This paper by Graham Hall and Guy Cook explores the English language needs of young adults in the European Union.

The evaluation of non-native speaking English language trainee teachers' practice: unfolding university supervisors' and host teachers' perspectives on judging performance

This research focused on teaching practice performance of non-native English language teacher trainees.

The impact of English on learners' wider lives

What benefits can English language skills bring to a person’s life, both professional and personal?

The impact of teacher education on pre-service primary English language teachers

This paper explores impact of the pre-service English language education on the trainees' beliefs.

Using action research to explore technology in language teaching: international perspectives

This report focuses on the use of ICT and new technologies in the classroom across different international contexts.

Using e-learning to develop intercultural awareness in ELT: a critical evaluation in a Thai higher education setting

This study conducted in Thailand focused on an online course in intercultural awareness and communication.

What is the impact of study abroad on oral fluency development? A comparison of study abroad and study at home

This paper explores the impact of studying abroad on oral fluency.

Word for Word: The social, economic and political impact of Spanish and English

Word for Word examines the social, economic and political impact of Spanish and English in the world today.

05 Mar 2021

Change of Medium of instruction in Punjab's Government Schools - Perceptions and Prospects

This publication discusses findings related to the change of medium of instruction in Punjab's government schools.

13 Nov 2020

Ministries of Education responses during Covid-19

Read two reports by the British Council - the first looking at Ministry of Education activity early on during the Covid...

23 Feb 2018

L2 reading and reading-while-listening in multimodal learning conditions: An eye-tracking study

This research study used eyetracking methods to investigate how learners process text, audio and pictures.

31 Jan 2018

What is the impact of study abroad on oral fluency development? A comparison of study abroad and...

This paper explores the impact of studying abroad on oral fluency.

10 Aug 2017

Internationalisation, higher education and the growing demand for English: An investigation into...

This paper is a report of a study which aimed to understand the new and emerging global trend of EMI.

03 Aug 2017

Children and teachers as co-researchers: A handbook of activities

This handbook offers a set of activities that teachers tried out in the Indian school classrooms with children of 8 to...

21 Oct 2016

An investigation into improved primary school English language learning in the traditional classroom

This paper reports on learning and teaching of English to primary pupils in government schools in Egypt.

14 Oct 2016

Using action research to explore technology in language teaching: international perspectives

This report focuses on the use of ICT and new technologies in the classroom across different international contexts.

03 Aug 2016

A comparative study of English language teacher recruitment, in-service education and retention in...

This report compares the processes of recruitment, education and retention of English language teachers at all levels.

20 Jul 2016

Children and teachers as co-researchers in Indian primary English classrooms

This project engaged teachers and learners to explore important issues in Indian primary English classrooms.

10 Feb 2016

Investigating NEST schemes around the world: supporting NEST/LET collaborative practices

This report presents findings on collaboration between NESTs and LETs.

10 Feb 2016

Materials: Developing collaborative practice between LETs and NESTs

These training materials are suitable for teachers working on formal NEST schemes and for those working independently.

28 Dec 2015

Researching the attitudes and perceived experiences of kindergarten learners of English and their...

This paper investigates attitudes and perceived experiences of English learning by Chinese kindergarten children.

11 May 2015

The English language needs and priorities of young adults in the European Union: student and...

This paper by Graham Hall and Guy Cook explores the English language needs of young adults in the European Union.

11 Feb 2015

Mobile pedagogy for English language teaching: A guide for teachers

This guide is for anyone interested in teaching and learning languages, and thinking about teaching practices.

29 Sep 2014

Parents and young learners in English language teaching: global practices and issues in school -...

This paper highlights the importance of school-home communications in supporting effective language learning.

18 Aug 2014

The evaluation of non-native speaking English language trainee teachers' practice: unfolding...

This research focused on teaching practice performance of non-native English language teacher trainees.

16 Jul 2014

Motivations and expectations of English language learning among primary school children and parents...

This research studied attitudes, perceptions and motivations of Chinese primary school pupils.

23 Jun 2014

The impact of teacher education on pre-service primary English language teachers

This paper explores impact of the pre-service English language education on the trainees' beliefs.

16 Jun 2014

The impact of English on learners' wider lives

What benefits can English language skills bring to a person’s life, both professional and personal?

11 Nov 2013

Key factors and challenges in transition from primary to secondary schooling in ELT: an...

This paper addresses important issues relating to the transition from primary to secondary school.

08 Aug 2013

English reconceived - Raising teacher awareness of English as a plurilithic resource through an...

This report raises awareness of the ‘plurilithic’ nature of English.

25 Apr 2013

Identity in foreign language learning and teaching: why listening to our students’ and teachers’...

This study explores the identity perceptions, declared learner achievement and teacher perceptions.

22 Feb 2013

Own-language use in ELT: exploring global practices and attitudes

This research paper explores teachers' attitudes to own-language use in the classroom.

04 Aug 2012

Word for Word: The social, economic and political impact of Spanish and English

Word for Word examines the social, economic and political impact of Spanish and English in the world today.

05 Jul 2012

How to make yourself understood by international students: The role of metaphor in academic...

This paper reports on an oral interactions between lecturers and international students.

09 May 2012

Learner autonomy: English language teachers’ beliefs and practices

What does learner autonomy mean to teachers?

19 Apr 2012

Attitudes to English as a language for international development in rural Bangladesh

There is only limited evidence showing a relationship between the English language and development.

03 Apr 2012

A global study of primary English teachers’ qualifications, training and career development

This research paper reports on a global study of primary English teachers’ qualifications.

27 Mar 2012

Early EFL learning in context – Evidence from a country case study

Children are starting to learn English at increasingly younger ages.

Pages

Change of Medium of instruction in Punjab's Government Schools - Perceptions and Prospects

About this publication The findings of this study point to the need for an appropriate language in education policy wherein Urdu rather than English serves as the medium of instruction in the primary grades, English is taught more effectively as a...
Ministries of Education responses during Covid-19

A global snapshot of Ministries of Education responses in the state primary and secondary sector
L2 reading and reading-while-listening in multimodal learning conditions: An eye-tracking study

Multimodal reading materials, which combine text, audio and pictures, are frequently used in English language teaching to support reading development and improve reading comprehension. However, our understanding of the effectiveness of these methods...
What is the impact of study abroad on oral fluency development? A comparison of study abroad and study at home

Developing fluency in spoken English is perhaps the most frequently cited reason for choosing to study for a degree in an English-speaking country. However, the evidence is largely limited to studies tracking a single cohort of students, with few...
Internationalisation, higher education and the growing demand for English: An investigation into the EMI movement in China and Japan

English as a Medium of Instruction is becoming a rapidly growing global phenomenon, although provision is outpacing empirical research. This research used questionnaires with students and staff at universities in Japan and China and interviews with...
Children and teachers as co-researchers: A handbook of activities

It is an outcome of a project titled Children and teachers as co-researchers in Indian primary English classrooms. A report on this project is also available for download. Children have been equal participants in exploring aspects of their own...
An investigation into improved primary school English language learning in the traditional classroom

It explores their aspirations for English and how/whether these are supported in the English language classroom. This paper will be of particular interest to teachers/policymakers who aim to give pupils a greater role in participating in English...
A comparative study of English language teacher recruitment, in-service education and retention in Latin America and the Middle East

There are six national case studies from Latin America and the Middle East: Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Kuwait, the UAE and the remaining Arabian Gulf countries. These geographical areas appear to have significant social, economic and political...
Children and teachers as co-researchers in Indian primary English classrooms

This research report describes an innovative project in which teachers and learners worked together to explore issues of importance to them in Indian primary English classrooms. The paper describes the overall approach, and the three workshops which...
Investigating NEST schemes around the world: supporting NEST/LET collaborative practices

This report presents findings from a research project which investigates NEST schemes, how they operate and the experiences of the native English speaker teachers (NESTs) and local English teachers (LETs) taking part. The paper provides useful...
Materials: Developing collaborative practice between LETs and NESTs

These training materials have been created as part of a larger, British Council funded project: 'Investigating NEST schemes around the world: supporting NEST/LET collaborative practices'. They have been designed with the aim of developing...
Researching the attitudes and perceived experiences of kindergarten learners of English and their parents in China

The project shows how feasible is the use of questionnaires and innovative methods: metaphor analysis and narrative analysis, with 4-6 years old children and their parents. The findings offer rich data and insights into cognitive, emotional and...
The English language needs and priorities of young adults in the European Union: student and teacher perceptions

Drawing on a Europe-wide survey of teachers and learners, and face-to-face interviews in three European contexts, it finds that teachers and students share generally similar attitudes towards English.
Mobile pedagogy for English language teaching: A guide for teachers

Agnes Kukulska-Hulme, Lucy Norris and Jim Donohue It sets out a philosophy and proposes a frame of reference to aid teacher-thinking when designing mobile language learning in and beyond the classroom, informed by research conducted with...
Parents and young learners in English language teaching: global practices and issues in school - home contacts

Caroline Linse, Stephen van Vlack and Oscar Bladas This paper highlights a little-discussed global issue: the importance of school-home communications in supporting effective language learning by young learners. It draws on eight contrasting...
The evaluation of non-native speaking English language trainee teachers' practice: unfolding university supervisors' and host teachers' perspectives on judging performance

How do university supervisors and host teachers evaluate the teaching practice performance of non-native English language teacher trainees? This paper by Barbara Skinner and Helen Hou explores this question in relation to four overseas TESOL...
Motivations and expectations of English language learning among primary school children and parents in China

Lixian Jin, Changsheng Jiang, Jie Zhang, Yuan Yuan, Xiaohua and Qun Xie This paper investigates attitudes, perceptions and motivations of Chinese primary school pupils and their parents towards the learning of English through both quantitative and...
The impact of teacher education on pre-service primary English language teachers

What impact does pre-service English language teacher education have on trainees’ beliefs? This paper explores this question through an innovative visual methods study at the University of Barcelona and will interest anyone involved in pre-service...
The impact of English on learners' wider lives

This paper addresses this question in relation to data collected from four contrasting contexts. This research project received funding from the British Council’s English Language Teaching Research Award. Papers by Naeema Hann, Ivor Timmis, Ali Ata...
Key factors and challenges in transition from primary to secondary schooling in ELT: an international perspective

Anne Burns, Muna Morris-Adams, Sue Garton and Fiona Copland, Aston University, Birmingham This research investigates how learners and teachers of English experience that change and how schools can help. The research project received funding from...
English reconceived - Raising teacher awareness of English as a plurilithic resource through an online course

This report describes an online course, Changing Englishes. The course enables teachers to value the diversity of individually and locally appropriate learning objectives and outcomes, and promotes the development and sharing of pedagogical...
Identity in foreign language learning and teaching: why listening to our students’ and teachers’ voices really matters

Florentina Taylor, Vera Busse, Lubina Gagova, Emma Marsden and Barbara Roosken The importance of providing a personally relevant learning and teaching environment is discussed and the report provides several practical suggestions of how this can be...
Own-language use in ELT: exploring global practices and attitudes

Graham Hall and Guy Cook In this research paper Graham Hall and Guy Cook explore teacher attitudes to own-language use in the classroom. They conducted a global survey and interviews with practising teachers. They found evidence of widespread own-...
Word for Word: The social, economic and political impact of Spanish and English

The book explores a broad range of issues, from language policy and its influence on the state of language learning in schools, and the language dimensions of student mobility in Europe and beyond; to the role of English and Spanish in driving...
How to make yourself understood by international students: The role of metaphor in academic tutorials

Jeannette Littlemore, Fiona MacArthur, Alan Cienki and Joseph Holloway In recent years there has been a significant increase in the number of international students studying at British universities. This paper reports on a study of oral...
Learner autonomy: English language teachers’ beliefs and practices

Simon Borg, School of Education, University of Leed and Saleh Al-Busaidi, The Language Centre, Sultan Qaboos University Learner autonomy has been the subject of many studies but there have been fewer studies of what learner autonomy means to...
Attitudes to English as a language for international development in rural Bangladesh

This ethnographic survey conducted in 2 rural communities in Bangladesh investigates the needs and aspirations of the local community in order to better understand how English language education could contribute to development. This paper is free to...
A global study of primary English teachers’ qualifications, training and career development

Helen Emery This research paper reports on a global study of primary English teachers’ qualifications, training, teaching experience and career development. Nearly 2,500 teachers completed an electronic survey. In-depth face-to-face interviews...
Early EFL learning in context – Evidence from a country case study

This paper researches the phenomenon from a contextualised perspective. Data were collected from 173 Croatian YLs of EFL whose progress was followed for three years. The work formed part of the ELLIE project. The contextualised approach can offer...
Pulling the threads together: current theories and current practice affecting UK primary school children who have English as an Additional Language

This research paper by Clare Wardman reports on a study conducted in the north of England into the provision of support for children who speak English as an Additional Language (EAL). She places her work into the international context and develops...