The British Council works closely with universities and other research institutions to fund and publish ELT research. The Research Papers series gathers together the outputs of these partnerships and collaborations.

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Own-language use in ELT: exploring global practices and attitudes
Graham Hall and Guy CookIn this research paper Graham Hall and Guy Cook explore teacher attitudes to own-language use in the classroom....
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Parents and young learners in English language teaching: global practices and issues in school–home contacts
Caroline Linse, Stephen van Vlack and Oscar BladasThis paper highlights a little-discussed global issue: the importance of school-home...
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Perceptions and Strategies of Learning in English by Singapore Primary School Children with Dyslexia
L. Jin, K. Smith, A. Yahya, A. Chan, M. Choong, A. Lee, V.Ng, P. Poh-Wong, D. YoungLearners with dyslexia have difficulties in reading and...
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Portraits of inspiring English teachers in China and Indonesia
Martin Wedell and Martin Lamb This paper investigates the nature of inspiring English language teaching, reporting on observations of...
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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 WardmanThis research paper reports on a study conducted in the north of England into the provision of support for children who speak...
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Readers’ cognitive processes during IELTS reading tests: evidence from eye tracking
This paper investigates readers’ mental processes when taking reading tests. It will be of particular interest to researchers and...
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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, 4-6 years old, and their...
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Subject teachers’ attitudes to English in their online postgraduate studies and in their teaching: Voices from Nigeria, Kenya and Malaysia
In this study we listened to what school subject teachers from Nigeria, Kenya and Malaysia, teaching in the medium of English, had to say...
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The English language needs and priorities of young adults in the European Union: student and teacher perceptions
Graham Hall and Guy CookThis paper explores the English language needs of young adults in the European Union. Drawing on a Europe-wide...
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The evaluation of non-native speaking English language trainee teachers' practice: unfolding university supervisors' and host teachers' perspectives on judging performance
Barbara Skinner and Helen HouHow do university supervisors and host teachers evaluate the teaching practice performance of non-native...
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The experiences of secondary school students with English as an additional language: perceptions, priorities and pedagogy
This paper reports on the experiences of secondary school students who study through the medium of English as an Additional Language (EAL)...
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The impact of English on learners’ wider lives
Naeema Hann, Ivor Timmis, Ali Ata Alkhaldi, Beverley Davies, Carlos Rico Troncoso, Yong YiWhat benefits can English language skills bring...
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The impact of teacher education on pre-service primary English language teachers
Simon Borg, Marilisa Birello, Isabel Civera and Theresa ZanattaWhat impact does pre-service English language teacher education have on...
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The role of metacognition in the success of reading and writing tasks across cultures
This study explores how metacognitive knowledge and strategy training may support and enhance language proficiency across cultures.
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Translingual practices in English classrooms in India: current perceptions and future possibilities - summary
This article summarises a report on an exploratory survey investigating both translingual practices in English language classrooms in India...
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Understanding emotional and social intelligence among English language teachers
This paper explores the nature and role of emotional and social competences as key components of effective classroom practice.
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Using action research to explore technology in language teaching: international perspectives
This study provides an investigation of the processes and practices involved in conducting action research on the use of ICT and new...
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Using e-learning to develop intercultural awareness in ELT: a critical evaluation in a Thai higher education setting
Will BakerThis research paper, by Will Baker, reports on a study conducted in Thailand into the development of an online course in...
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Video in language teacher education
This report details and evaluates the range of video-based practices currently being used in language teacher education.
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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 for a degree among a group of Chinese Master’s students, some based in the UK, others ‘home...
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