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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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27 Jun 2013
Primary Innovations: a collection of papers, Hanoi, March 2007
This is a collection from the Primary Innovations Regional Seminar in Hanoi, Vietnam, March 2007. 
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13 Jun 2013
Innovations in learning technologies for English language teaching
This publication offers a different approach to the uses of learning technologies in the language classroom. 
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11 Jun 2013
New Directions: Assessment and Evaluation
This publication covers an important theme of evaluation and assessment of English language learning.
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11 Jun 2013
English Bilingual Education Symposium: Collection of papers - Access English, Jakarta, June 2009
This is a collection of papers from the Access English Symposium.
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25 Apr 2013
Identity in foreign language learning and teaching: why listening to our students’ and teachers’...
This study explores the identity perceptions, declared learner achievement and teacher perceptions. 
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18 Apr 2013
British Council ELT Research Papers: Volume 1
The British Council works closely with universities and other research institutions to fund and publish ELT research. 
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09 Apr 2013
Blended learning in English language teaching: Course design and implementation
Blended learning is an area of ELT that continues to be of interest to practitioners in the field. 
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09 Mar 2013
Perspectives on English in the Middle East and North Africa
How the growing knowledge and use of English is affecting the MENA region.
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28 Feb 2013
Multilingual Education in Africa: Lessons from the Juba Language-in-Education Conference
This is a collection from the language-in-education policy conference which took place in Juba, South Sudan, in 2012. 
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28 Feb 2013
Innovations in pre-service education and training for English language teachers
This is a collection of innovative, practical experiences and ideas from differing contexts across the world. 
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22 Feb 2013
Own-language use in ELT: exploring global practices and attitudes
This research paper explores teachers' attitudes to own-language use in the classroom.
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31 Jan 2013
Language in education in Pakistan: Recommendations for policy and practice
This report contains recommendations on the development of policy for language in education in Pakistan. 
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08 Jan 2013
Innovations in English language teaching for migrants and refugees
The focus of this volume is on English language teaching for migrants and refugees.
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23 Nov 2012
Time for Change: Developing English Language Teaching at Tertiary Level in Sudan
The papers focus on the key issues regarding ELT – curriculum reform, language testing, new technologies.
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04 Aug 2012
Word for Word: The social, economic and political impact of Spanish and English
Word for Word examines the social, economic and political impact of Spanish and English in the world today. 
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05 Jul 2012
How to make yourself understood by international students: The role of metaphor in academic...
This paper reports on an oral interactions between lecturers and international students.
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03 Jul 2012
The Benefits of the English Language for Individuals and Societies: Quantitative Indicators from...
How important is English language to individuals and at the country level?
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09 May 2012
Learner autonomy: English language teachers’ beliefs and practices
What does learner autonomy mean to teachers?  
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05 May 2012
Towards a language rich Europe: multilingual essays on language policies and practices
An initiative to explore language policy and practice, facilitate knowledge sharing, and promote multilingualism.
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19 Apr 2012
Attitudes to English as a language for international development in rural Bangladesh
There is only limited evidence showing a relationship between the English language and development.
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03 Apr 2012
A global study of primary English teachers’ qualifications, training and career development
This research paper reports on a global study of primary English teachers’ qualifications.  
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03 Apr 2012
Creating an inclusive learning experience for English language learners with specific needs
This collection of case studies aims to share some experiences in promoting positive attitudes around specific needs. 
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27 Mar 2012
Early EFL learning in context – Evidence from a country case study
Children are starting to learn English at increasingly younger ages.  
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18 Mar 2012
Managing Change in English Language Teaching
This collection provides guidance on designing, implementing or evaluating an ELT project. 
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06 Mar 2012
Pulling the threads together: current theories and current practice affecting UK primary school...
This paper reports on support for children who speak English as an Additional Language (EAL).  
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06 Mar 2012
Using e-learning to develop intercultural awareness in ELT: a critical evaluation in a Thai higher...
This study conducted in Thailand focused on an online course in intercultural awareness and communication.  
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03 Mar 2012
Researching English Bilingual Education
English Bilingual Education is rapidly changing in variety of social and educational contexts.   
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03 Mar 2012
Learning Through English: Policies, Challenges and Prospects
This report is a direct result of the first English Bilingual Education symposium held in Jakarta in June 2009.  
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22 Feb 2012
Computers and learner autonomy: trends and issues
This is a study of the perceptions and practices in the use of computer-based materials beyond the classroom. 
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02 Feb 2012
Tanggap, tiklop, tago (receive, fold, keep): Perceptions of best practice in ELT INSET
Effective in-service training (INSET) is vital for both teacher development and curriculum reform. 
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