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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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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.
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11 Apr 2015
English language teaching in the Islamic Republic of Iran: Innovations, trends, and challenges
In this publication you will find information for enrichment of ELT professionals worldwide.
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30 Mar 2015
Learning English in Brazil: Understanding the aims and expectations of the Brazilian emerging...
How can effective English teaching be implemented to reach the emerging middle classes?
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02 Mar 2015
Innovation in English language teacher education
This collection of papers reflects on diverse backgrounds, contexts and perspectives assembled at the conference.
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25 Feb 2015
Professional development for English language teachers: Perspectives from higher education in Turkey
In this collections you will find will a valuable insight into CPD in different contexts in Turkey.
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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.
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15 Jan 2015
English as a medium of instruction - a growing global phenomenon
The report is based on a worldwide survey conducted with British Council across 55 countries.
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01 Dec 2014
Language Rich Africa policy dialogue - The Cape Town language and development conference: Looking...
This publication draws together papers presented at the 10th International Language and Development Conference.
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01 Dec 2014
Factors influencing success in teaching English in state primary schools
This report considers best practice for teaching English as a Foreign Language in the primary sector.
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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.
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15 Sep 2014
Innovations in the continuing professional development of English language teachers
This publication brings together thirteen papers covering a wide range of educational contexts.
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15 Sep 2014
Language issues in migration and integration: Perspectives from teachers and learners
This book from ESOL Nexus is about the role of language in the integration of migrants. 
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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? 
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13 Jun 2014
Language Rich Europe conclusions and future perspectives
This report lists recommendations that came out of the Language Rich Europe project.
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13 Jun 2014
Language Rich Europe: Multilingualism for stable and prosperous societies - review and...
This publication calls for the new policies to promote and support multilingualism.
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13 Jun 2014
Language Rich Europe: Trends in policies and practices for multilingualism in Europe
This report investigates how ‘language rich’ are the current language policies and practices in the EU.
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16 Jan 2014
The English Language in Francophone West Africa
This publication examines the language situations in eight West African nations.
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01 Dec 2013
Inspiring English teachers: a comparative study of learner perceptions of inspirational teaching
What makes teachers motivating? 
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22 Nov 2013
English impact report: investigating English language learning outcomes at the primary school level...
This report is the result of a cross-cultural and multidisciplinary collaboration between Indian and UK institutions.
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11 Nov 2013
Portraits of inspiring English teachers in China and Indonesia
This paper investigates the nature of inspiring English language teaching.
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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.
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11 Nov 2013
Readers' cognitive processes during IELTS reading tests: evidence from eye tracking
This paper investigates readers’ mental processes when taking reading tests. 
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28 Sep 2013
English language teacher education in a diverse environment
This publication examines the many contexts in which English teaching and learning takes place around the world.
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14 Aug 2013
British Council survey of policy and practice in primary English language teaching worldwide
This global survey provides an overview of contexts in the area of teaching English to primary school children.
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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.
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04 Jul 2013
Continuing Professional Development: Lessons from India
In this collection of case studies you will find a range of CPD practices in different Indian settings.
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04 Jul 2013
Continuing professional development – an annotated bibliography
This bibliography lists a wide range of materials concerning the aspects of and perspectives on CPD. 
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