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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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18 Jan 2019
The experiences of secondary school students with English as an additional language: perceptions,...
This paper reports on the experiences of secondary school students who study through the medium of English (EAL).
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19 Dec 2018
B-MELTT: Blending MOOCs for English Language Teacher Training
This paper reports on B-MELTT (Blending MOOCs for English Language Teacher Training).
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26 Sep 2018
English Public Policies in Latin America
Innovation and Systemic Improvement in Quality English Language Teaching.
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20 Sep 2018
Champion teachers Peru
This book contains stories from the Champion Teachers Peru programme.
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05 Jun 2018
English Teaching in Early Years: Research in Peru
This report investigated the possibility of a nationwide early English initiative in initial education in Peru. 
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27 Apr 2018
Journeys of Reflective Practice
This book demonstrates ten teacher educators' professional reflective journeys through action research.
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13 Mar 2018
English Language Teaching in Nepal: Research, Reflection and Practice
This book brings an international and national perspective to English language teaching and learning in Nepal.
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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.
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31 Jan 2018
Exploring teacher evaluation processes and practices in India: A case study
This book evaluates the policies and practices of teaching used within the government school in India.
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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.
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19 Jan 2018
The relationship between English and employability in MENA
This report explores the relationship between English language learning and employability in the MENA. 
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19 Jan 2018
Reports on English language teaching and learning in the Maghreb
This collection of reports outlines the context for English language training, teaching and learning across Maghreb.
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16 Jan 2018
Teacher evaluation: Global perspectives and their implications for English language teaching
This review assesses an international body of educational literature on teacher evaluation.
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24 Nov 2017
Teaching in low-resource classrooms: Voices of experience
The book is a collection of stories of success and of teacher-inquiry.
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22 Nov 2017
English language and medium of instruction in basic education in low- and middle-income countries:...
This paper aims to open up discussions on the role of English in multilingual education.
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15 Nov 2017
English across the fracture lines
This volume takes stock of contexts in which English is being used and taught as a means of alleviating conflict.
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15 Nov 2017
Se respira cambio
This book describes how the British Council has been working closely with the Venezuelan Education Ministry.
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23 Oct 2017
Champion teachers Peru
The teaching of English in Peruvian multicultural and multilingual school presents enormous challenges.
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06 Oct 2017
ELT masters courses in the UK: Student 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
This paper outlines findings and guidelines on English for Specific Academic Purposes cross-continent link-ups.
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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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