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.
Managing the lesson
How to make yourself understood by international students: The role of metaphor in academic tutorials
This paper reports on an oral interactions between lecturers and international students.
Understanding the educational context
The Benefits of the English Language for Individuals and Societies: Quantitative Indicators from Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia and Yemen
How important is English language to individuals and at the country level?
Understanding my context
Learner autonomy: English language teachers’ beliefs and practices
What does learner autonomy mean to teachers?
Understanding my context
Understanding the educational context
Adopting inclusive practices
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.
Using multilingual practices
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.
Understanding my professional identity
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.
Using inclusive practices
Adopting inclusive practices
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.
Understanding my context
Early EFL learning in context – Evidence from a country case study
Children are starting to learn English at increasingly younger ages.
Understanding my professional identity
Using multilingual practices
Managing Change in English Language Teaching
This collection provides guidance on designing, implementing or evaluating an ELT project.
Using multilingual practices
Pulling the threads together: current theories and current practice affecting UK primary school children who have English as an Additional Language
This paper reports on support for children who speak English as an Additional Language (EAL).