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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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      Innovations in pre-service education and training for English language teachers

      Edited by Julian Edge and Steve Mann

      This publication will interest and stimulate anyone who is involved in planning and providing education and training for teachers of English before they take up their positions in educational institutions. It brings together, in fourteen papers, a wealth of innovative, practical experiences and ideas from differing contexts across the world. 
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      Own-language use in ELT: exploring global practices and attitudes

      Graham Hall and Guy Cook

      In this research paper Graham Hall and Guy Cook explore teacher attitudes to own-language use in the classroom. They conducted a global survey and interviews with practising teachers.

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      Language in education in Pakistan: Recommendations for policy and practice

      Hywel Coleman and Tony Capstick | 2012

      This report contains recommendations regarding the development of policy for language in education in Pakistan. These recommendations are based on policy dialogues, a case study and the analysis of research findings.
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      Time for Change: Developing English Language Teaching at Tertiary Level in Sudan

      Edited by Ben Gray & Mark Krzanowski

      Time for Change: Developing English Language Teaching (ELT) at Tertiary Level in Sudan is an edited collection of the papers presented at the ELT Conference with the same title in Khartoum, Sudan, from 1 to 3 March, 2010. The event was organised by the British Council, the Association of Sudanese Teachers of English (ASTEL), Al-Neelain University, the University of Khartoum, Omdurman Islamic University and the Open University of Sudan. It was sponsored by the British Council and held at the University of Khartoum.
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      English Language Market Report: China

      This report provides UK English language schools with an insight into the English language student market in China.

      Research Papers
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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.
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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. Young
      Learners with dyslexia have difficulties in reading and writing. In Singapore there are about 20,000 primary and secondary school learners with dyslexia. This paper presents research findings on the perceptions and feelings of primary school learners with dyslexia in Singapore regarding their learning of school subjects through English, together with how they use strategies to overcome some difficulties.
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      Confucius, constructivism and the impact of continuing professional development on teachers of English in China

      Viv Edwards and Daguo Li
      This paper covers the impact of continuing professional development in China. The writers conclude that the recognition of English as an essential element in the modernisation of China, together with the growing awareness of the weaknesses of traditional approaches to the teaching of the language, has opened up new spaces for dialogue concerning pedagogy and professional practice.
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      Global Practices in Teaching English to Young Learners

      Sue Garton, Fiona Copland, Anne Burn
      Investigating Global Practices in Teaching English to Young Learners was produced in collaboration with Aston University. The study uncovered a range of factors concerning the teaching of English to young learners globally from the perspective of teachers involved in implementing these programmes. In particular, it shows that many of these factors are commonly experienced by teachers across different countries and contexts. The paper concludes with five key recommendations for future action to support teaching English to young learners.
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      Bilingual Education Project Spain - Evaluation Report

      This report presents the findings of an independent three-year investigation into the Ministry of Education/British Council Bilingual Schools project in Spain.

      Milestones in ELT
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      Language Teaching Projects for the Third World

      This Document, from 1983, offers a selection of project case studies and commentaries from various African contexts. Most of the projects were British Council-run.
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      Humanistic Approaches: an empirical view

      This is a delightful read, which attempts to provide an introduction to latest thinking in 1982 on a wide range of humanistic topics.
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      Developments in the Training of Teachers of English

      This volume dates from 1979 and is a gem for anyone interested in the early days of university level ELT qualifications, especially in the UK.
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      English as an International Language

      This concise volume from 1978 is pre-‘World Englishes’ and before the acceptance of Kachru’s model of the inner, outer and expanding circles of English language use.
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      Language Improvement for English Teachers

      This book was produced following the Hornby workshop on language improvement for teachers in Senegal in 2009.

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      A-Z of books and resource packs

      Multilingual Education in Africa: Lessons from the Juba Language-in-Education Conference

      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

      Blended Learning in English Language Teaching: Course Design and Implementation

      British Council Brazil and the Hornby Trust

      British Council ELT Research Papers: Volume 1

      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

      Directory