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.
ELTRA 2016 winners
Details of the winners of the ELTRA awards in 2016.
Using multilingual practices
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.
Using digital technologies
Embedding ICT to teach and assess the pragmatic targets of refusals and disagreements in spoken English
This report evaluates the effectiveness of using ICT tools for the development of pragmatic competence in the classroom.
2018 – 2019 winners
The Master's Dissertation Awards promote achievements of students on UK Master's programmes for work with the best potential for impact on ELT. Find out which dissertations won or received special commendations this year.
Understanding teacher learning
Contributing to the profession
Supporting ongoing teacher professional development
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.
Understanding my learners
Using multilingual practices
Understanding the educational context
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.
Understanding my professional identity
Developing expertise through experience
This book collects teachers' narratives and reveals the value of reflecting on experience.
Understanding my professional identity
Supporting remote learning
SETTVEO: Evidence-based reflection and teacher development
This study reports on the use of technology-enhanced learning in a CPD (continuing professional development) context.
Understanding my professional identity
Understanding the educational context
Taking responsibility for your own professional development
Managing teacher learning
ELT teachers' stories of resilience
This paper is a report of a narrative inquiry which aimed to analyse ELT teachers' stories of resilience.
Assessing learning
Investigating the applicability of the CEFR for self-assessment in tertiary writing instruction in China
This project substantiated the importance of eliciting learner voices and contextualising the CEFR in local contexts.