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Case studies, insights and research

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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Understanding my learners
Using digital technologies
Understanding the educational context

Investigating peer-led learning approaches for girls and young people

Discover how peer-led learning empowers girls and youth, fostering life skills, confidence, and inclusive education across global contexts.

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Using multilingual practices
Understanding the educational context

Teach in English, explain in Kinyarwanda?

An exploratory study into the implementation of English as the language of learning and teaching in lower primary schools in Rwanda.

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Using multilingual practices
Understanding the educational context

Widening Participation: Evaluating language supportive approaches to transition at scale

This research project addresses a critical challenge in education: how to improve science learning for students transitioning from local languages to English as the medium of instruction.

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Understanding my professional identity
Supporting remote learning

Supporting novice language teachers: Perceptions of a tutor-moderated online community of practice

Discover how tutor-moderated online communities help novice language teachers share experiences, ease stress, and build professional confidence.

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Planning lessons and courses
Knowing the subject
Understanding my context
Understanding the educational context

University lecturer strategy use to introduce and explain STEM terminology in EMI contexts

Explore how university lecturers teach STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) terminology in English-medium instruction (EMI) settings across China, Turkey, South Africa, and Nepal.

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Using digital technologies
Understanding my context
Understanding the educational context

Widening Participation: Evaluating gender equity and equality in the English language teacher curriculum, ICT policies and learning materials

Read about a study of gender equity and equality in English language teacher education across four African countries: Botswana, Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa.

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Understanding my context
Understanding the educational context

Language in education in Ghana, Kenya and Tanzania

A desk-based review of policy, practice and innovation.

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Adopting inclusive practices

Empowering girls through education

A long-term impact evaluation of the English and Digital for Girls’ Education (EDGE) project.

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Knowing the subject
Understanding the educational context

Future of bilingual education

Discover learner insights into how bilingual education in Spain strengthens students' language skills, global mobility, employability, and intercultural awareness.

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Understanding the educational context

The current landscape of CLIL in primary education in France

An exploratory study into the landscape of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) in French primary education.

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What does multilingualism look like in practice for teacher educators? – webinars

Join us on Wednesday 15 July 2026 for a webinar exploring multilingual pedagogy, teacher leadership and collaborative professional development in multilingual contexts.

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