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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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29 Jan 2020
Champion teachers Mexico: stories of exploratory action research
This book presents nine stories of exploratory action research by teachers in Mexico.
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23 Jan 2020
Resilience and language teacher development in challenging contexts: supporting teachers through...
This report investigates the possible roles social media might play in teacher education in challenging contexts.
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22 Jan 2020
Video based observation and feedback for Thai in-service teachers: the mentor's role
This published paper focuses on the mentoring role within a teacher development initiative in Thailand.
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07 Jan 2020
Challenging the translingual turn: TESOL student teachers' perceptions, practices and networks
This report investigates the ways in which student teachers have encountered and responded to the term translanguaging.
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19 Dec 2019
Embedding ICT to teach and assess the pragmatic targets of refusals and disagreements in spoken...
This report evaluates the effectiveness of using ICT tools for the development of pragmatic competence in the classroom.
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07 Nov 2019
Embracing assessment: Improving reflective practice by linking task and assessment design
This paper reports research investigating the experiences of teacher learners carrying out reflective writing.
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07 Nov 2019
Transition from secondary school CLIL to EMI at university: Initial evidence from research in Italy
This paper explores the rapport between Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) and English Medium Instruction. 
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01 Nov 2019
Developing expertise through experience
This book collects teachers' narratives and reveals the value of reflecting on experience.
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30 Oct 2019
SETTVEO: Evidence-based reflection and teacher development
This study reports on the use of technology-enhanced learning in a CPD (continuing professional development) context.
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03 Oct 2019
ELT teachers' stories of resilience
This paper is a report of a narrative inquiry which aimed to analyse ELT teachers' stories of resilience.
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13 Jul 2019
Investigating the applicability of the CEFR for self-assessment in tertiary writing instruction in...
This project substantiated the importance of eliciting learner voices and contextualising the CEFR in local contexts.
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27 Jun 2019
I have completely changed my point of view concerning native speakers: An EMI training project...
This intervention project was designed to help University teachers deliver their teaching via English Medium.
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02 Apr 2019
Creating an inclusive school environment
This collection of papers highlights the need for inclusive education and some of the steps taken to implement it.
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30 Mar 2019
Innovations in education: Remote teaching
This collection of articles, research papers and case studies offers an insight into live online language teaching. 
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23 Mar 2019
La Primaria en Venezuela y la segunda lengua: Educacion continua
This book reports the results of the monitoring and evaluation of an innovative English Language Teaching. 
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23 Mar 2019
Language and education in Nigeria
This research outlines how language of instruction policy and practice impact on student learning outcomes in Nigeria.
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23 Feb 2019
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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19 Feb 2019
From English language learners to intercultural citizens
This paper explores intercultural citizenship and English language use by the international students in the UK.
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04 Feb 2019
Classroom assessment: the development of teachers’ cognitions
This research project investigated teacher cognitions and assessment.
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20 Jan 2019
The state of inclusive education in South Africa
This report contributes to the international body of knowledge on teacher education and inclusive educational practices.
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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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