Research publications
Find and download a wide variety of research publications and resource books for teachers, trainers and other English language teaching (ELT) professionals. In this section, you'll find an extensive collection of publications that provide practical insights, perspectives and learning on current issues in English language teaching. These publications will help inform your work and ensure you remain up to date, whether you are a teacher, teacher educator, policymaker or other professional in the field.
Professional development for teachers
Understanding the educational context
Language for Resilience: Language provision in Jordan's non-formal education sector
This report explores language learning provisions since the start of the Syrian war in 2011.
Understanding my learners
Using inclusive practices
Understanding the educational context
Language for Resilience: Enhancing resilience of Syrian refugees
This report examines the impact of language on Syrian refugees.
Using inclusive practices
Understanding the educational context
Adopting inclusive practices
Conference proceedings - The inclusion, mobility and multilingual education conference 2019
This publication brings together papers from the 2019 Inclusion, mobility and multilingual education conference.
Using multilingual practices
Understanding the educational context
Investigating policy and implementation of English medium instruction in higher education institutions in China
This report examines the current state of EMI policy implementation in Chinese higher education.
Understanding my learners
Understanding my professional identity
Understanding teacher learning
Contributing to the profession
Planning teacher learning
Champion teachers Mexico: stories of exploratory action research
This book presents nine stories of exploratory action research by teachers in Mexico.
Understanding teacher learning
Supporting remote learning
Resilience and language teacher development in challenging contexts: supporting teachers through social media
This report investigates the possible roles social media might play in teacher education in challenging contexts.
Understanding teacher learning
Supporting remote learning
Supporting ongoing teacher professional development
Planning teacher learning
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.
ELTRA 2019 winners
See the winners of the ELTRA 2019 awards
ELTRA 2018 winners
Find out this year's winners of the British Council's English Language Teaching Research Awards (ELTRA), which aim to facilitate the production of innovative research and benefit the learning and teaching of English.
ELTRA 2017 winners
Find out who received funding from the ELTRA awards in 2017.