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      Publications

      A collection of ELT publications available in pdf to download.  Highlights include the ELT Research Papers series, the Innovations in ELT book series and resource packs for teachers. British Council publications are evidenced-based and address important issues facing ELT practitioners worldwide.

      Books and resource packs
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      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 teachers. This study, conducted in Oman, reports on teacher beliefs and reported practices regarding learner autonomy. Data were collected through questionnaires and interviews.  The report includes details of the  professional development workshops for participating teachers which were informed by the empirical phase of the project. Thus, the research was linked to in-service education and this model could be adapted elsewhere. 
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      Towards a language rich Europe: multilingual essays on language policies and practices

      This collection of 20 essays is the first of a number of initiatives under the British Council Language Rich Europe project, a two and a half year initiative to explore language policy and practice, facilitate knowledge sharing, and promote multilingualism across Europe in partnership with the European Commission, EUNIC (European National Institutes of Culture) and around 30 further partner institutions.
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      Attitudes to English as a language for international development in rural Bangladesh

      Elizabeth J. Erling, Philip Seargeant, Mike Solly, Qumrul Hasan Chowdhury and Sayeedur Rahman
      There is only limited evidence showing a relationship between the English language and development. 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.
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      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 were also conducted.  The study raises issues which it is felt should be taken up by ELT providers but teachers were overwhelmingly positive in their attitudes towards the profession.
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      Creating an inclusive learning experience for English language learners with specific needs

      Case studies from around the British Council’s global network
      This collection of case studies aims to share some experiences in promoting positive attitudes and thinking around specific needs. It also aims to describe teaching and classroom management strategies to create an inclusive learning environment and positive experience for English language learners with specific needs.
       

      Research Papers
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      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 teachers. This study, conducted in Oman, reports on teacher beliefs and reported practices regarding learner autonomy. Data were collected through questionnaires and interviews.  The report includes details of the  professional development workshops for participating teachers which were informed by the empirical phase of the project. Thus, the research was linked to in-service education and this model could be adapted elsewhere. 
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      Attitudes to English as a language for international development in rural Bangladesh

      Elizabeth J. Erling, Philip Seargeant, Mike Solly, Qumrul Hasan Chowdhury and Sayeedur Rahman
      There is only limited evidence showing a relationship between the English language and development. 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.
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      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 were also conducted.  The study raises issues which it is felt should be taken up by ELT providers but teachers were overwhelmingly positive in their attitudes towards the profession.
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      Early EFL learning in context – Evidence from a country case study

      Jelena Mihaljević Djigunović
      Children are starting to learn English at increasingly younger ages.  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 broader and deeper insights into EFL learning. The paper concludes with recommendations for further research.
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      Pulling the threads together: current theories and current practice affecting UK primary school children who have English as an Additional Language

      Clare Wardman
      This research paper 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 five recommendations for action. These include training new teachers on EAL issues and enhancing the dialogue between schools who have similar requirements in order to limit wasting time and money.
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      Using e-learning to develop intercultural awareness in ELT: a critical evaluation in a Thai higher education setting

      Will Baker
      This research paper, by Will Baker, reports on a study conducted in Thailand into the development  of an online course in intercultural awareness and communication. The findings of this study demonstrate generally positive responses both to the course contents and the online delivery.  Both e-learning and the cultural dimension of ELT have grown in prominence.
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      Computers and learner autonomy: trends and issues

      Huw Jarvis
      This paper reports on a study conducted by Huw Jarvis into the perceptions and practices of Thai and Emirati university students in the use of computer-based materials beyond the classroom.  It explores how these students use technology to support their English language learning and offers recommendations for institutions that provide self-access centres. The paper concludes that the term mobile assisted language use may better describe how learners use technology.
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      ‘Tanggap, tiklop, tago’ (receive, fold, keep): Perceptions of best practice in ELT INSET

      Alan Waters and Maria Luz C. Vilches
      Effective in-service training (INSET) is vital for both teacher development and curriculum reform. This paper contains a number of practical guidelines on how to maximise the potential for 'best practice' in ELT INSET. The research was conducted in the Philippines where Waters and Vilches gathered data from both INSET suppliers and end-users. The resulting picture of 'best practice' will be of value to others working in similar situations elsewhere.

      Milestones in ELT
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      Research in the Language Classroom

      This book, from 1990, looked at the practical benefits for teachers of classroom research.
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      Language Teacher Education: an Integrated Programme for ELT Teacher Training

      Originally published in 1987, this book aimed to address teachers’ needs according to context.
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      ESP for the University

      This book, from 1986, provides a snapshot of developments in ESP teaching at university level during the 1970s and early 1980s.
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      English as a Second Language in the United Kingdom

      This is, of course, as much a key topic in the UK as it was in 1985 when this book was originally published.
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      Language Issues and Education Policies - Exploring Canada’s Multilingual Resources

      Very different to the other ELT documents, this volume focuses on the work of a single institution: the Modern Language Centre at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE).

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      A-Z of books and resource packs

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

      Action Plan for Teachers

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

      Bilingual Education Project Spain - Evaluation Report

      British Council Brazil and the Hornby Trust

      British Council | EAQUALS Core Inventory for General English

      BritLit - Using literature in EFL classrooms

      Computers and learner autonomy: trends and issues

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

      Crazy animals and other activities for teaching young learners

      Creating an inclusive learning experience for English language learners with specific needs

      Creative Ways

      Developing an Association for Language Teachers

      Directory of UK ELT Research 2005–08

      Directory of UK ELT Research 2009–10

      Dreams and Realities: Developing Countries and the English Language

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

      Early Language Learning in Europe

      ELA Manual

      ELT Bibliographies

      Directory