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.
2022 – 2023 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 the educational context
Why won't they speak English?
This report investigates children's anxiety and autonomy during English lessons through the lens of Self Determination Theory and suggests ways to improve learning experiences.
Using inclusive practices
Adopting inclusive practices
Gender roles in English language textbooks in Japan
This study explores aspects of improving gender equality in the Japanese educational context, specifically English language teaching, by analysing the representation of women in four widely used English language textbooks as well as the intersection of race and other defining human characteristics.
Understanding my context
Understanding the educational context
Secondary English language teaching in Kazakhstan
This report examines the status of English language teaching in secondary schools in Kazakhstan.
Understanding my professional identity
Understanding my context
Understanding teacher learning
Taking responsibility for your own professional development
Supporting ongoing teacher professional development
Managing teacher learning
Planning teacher learning
Exploring principles of effective continuing professional development for teachers in low- and middle-income countries
A report on the continuing professional development of teachers.
Understanding my professional identity
Understanding the educational context
Supporting ongoing teacher professional development
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Framework for Teachers in State Schools in Armenia
This policy paper outlines a new teacher CPD framework developed and fully adjusted for Armenia’s educational context.
Understanding my learners
Understanding the educational context
Beyond resilience: Facilitating learning and well-being in the refugee language classroom
This multi-disciplinary study explored language teachers’ contributions to the Psychological Well-Being (PWB) and educational outcomes of refugee-background students (RBSs) in a University of Sanctuary setting.
Understanding my professional identity
Understanding teacher learning
Taking responsibility for your own professional development
Supporting ongoing teacher professional development
Teachers’ engagement with published research: how do teachers who read research navigate the field, what do they read, and why?
This report investigates the relationship between research and practice in English Language Teaching.
Using 21C skills or core skills
Understanding the educational context
How is critical thinking incorporated in pre-service English teacher education in China?
This report is about critical thinking in teacher education in China.
Understanding the educational context
Supporting ongoing teacher professional development
Adopting inclusive practices
Guide for teacher educators: Supporting teachers in teaching English to learners with special educational needs and disabilities
Download this guide with practical advice on how to support teachers in teaching English to learners with special educational needs and disabilities