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This selection of British Council publications contains books, research reports and case studies focusing on English language teaching, teacher education and language education policy. The collection includes the English Language Teaching Research Papers series which shares research undertaken in partnership with UK universities and research institutions.

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06 Oct 2017
ELT master’s courses in the UK: Students’ expectations and experiences
This is a comprehensive overview of the range and type of Master’s courses in English language teaching in the UK.
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06 Oct 2017
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.
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06 Oct 2017
The internationalisation of Ukrainian universities: The English language dimension
This publication reports on the role and status of English in higher education institutions across Ukraine.
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02 Sep 2017
Multilingual classrooms: Opportunities and challenges for English medium instruction in low and...
This report recognises both the arguments for education to be in a familiar language and the demand for English.
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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.
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10 Aug 2017
A history of IATEFL: The first 50 years of the International Association of Teachers of English as...
This book tells the story of IATEFL – the International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language. 
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22 Feb 2017
Multilingualisms and development
Multilingualisms and Development - Language & Development Conference proceedings edited by Hywel Coleman.
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08 Feb 2017
English for Specific Academic Purposes student partnerships across borders
English for Specific Academic Purpose - findings and guidelines on cross-continent link-ups between universities.
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01 Feb 2017
Teaching and technology: Case studies from India
This collection of case studies illustrates teachers and organisations using technology in innovative ways.
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01 Feb 2017
Assessment: Attitudes, practices and needs
This paper explores teachers’ attitudes, practices and needs relating to assessment.
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11 Jan 2017
Understanding emotional and social intelligence among English language teachers
This paper explores the role of emotional and social competences as key components of effective classroom practice.
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20 Dec 2016
Ensuring quality in English language teacher education
This is a selection of presentations made at the fifth international Teacher Educator Conference.
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20 Dec 2016
Social attitudes towards the English language in Bihar
This publication presents the findings of a research programme led by Dr David Hayes.
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21 Oct 2016
Exploring the role of recently-qualified English teachers in developing technology use in language...
This study explores the potential for technology-focused communities of practice across schools in Malaysia.
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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.
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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.
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28 Sep 2016
Which English? Whose English? Teachers’ beliefs, attitudes and practices
This research report presents ‘bottom-up’ perspectives on teacher and learner attitudes to varieties of English.
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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.
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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.
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23 Jun 2016
English in Education: Bihar State Profile, India (BLISS English profile report)
The research report aims to investigate educational systems in Bihar and the place of English within them. 
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21 Apr 2016
Investigating the practice of the CEFR outside Europe: a case study on the assessment of writing in...
This paper explores current profile of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in China.
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21 Apr 2016
The Abuja regional Hornby School: Language lessons from Africa
These research papers bring together outcomes from two Regional Hornby Schools hosted by the British Council in Abuja.
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18 Mar 2016
Champion Teachers: Stories of exploratory action research
This book provides nine easily accessible examples of exploratory action research projects.
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25 Feb 2016
English language teaching and learning in Egypt: an insight
This book consists of two pieces of preliminary research into ELT in Egypt.
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12 Feb 2016
LETs and NESTs: voices, views and vignettes
This unique, insightful and challenging collection provides a thought-provoking read.
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10 Feb 2016
Investigating NEST schemes around the world: supporting NEST/LET collaborative practices
This report presents findings on collaboration between NESTs and LETs.
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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.
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10 Feb 2016
Global NEST schemes – an audit
In this audit you will find information about native English speaker teachers (NESTs) schemes.
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05 Feb 2016
Subject teachers’ attitudes to English in their online postgraduate studies and in their teaching:...
Subject teachers from Nigeria, Kenya and Malaysia account their experiences of studying online with a UK university.  
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19 Jan 2016
Early childhood education in English for speakers of other languages
This report studies teaching and learning of English in early years settings.
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