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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 the effectiveness of professional development opportunities for teachers delivered remotely

This report evaluates the effectiveness of teacher development opportunities delivered remotely.

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Using inclusive practices
Understanding the educational context

Conference proceedings - Language and the Sustainable Development Goals

These selected proceedings come from the 2017 Language and Development conference.

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Using digital technologies
Using 21C skills or core skills
Understanding the educational context
Understanding teacher learning

Pre-sessional English language courses: university telecollaboration as a driver of Global North/South student-contact for engineers

This paper focuses on telecollaborative links between universities in the Global North and the Global South.

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Barriers faced by Palestinian women in the digital economy

Discover the challenges and breakthroughs of Palestinian women navigating the digital economy.

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Using multilingual practices

Change of Medium of instruction in Punjab's Government Schools - Perceptions and Prospects

This publication discusses findings related to the change of medium of instruction in Punjab’s government schools.

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Understanding the educational context
Supporting ongoing teacher professional development

Continuing Professional Development options for primary school teachers at school and local level in Punjab

Download this publication looking at CPD options for primary school teachers in Punjab.

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Using inclusive practices

Towards more inclusive approaches in Punjab Primary Schools

Download this report into inclusive education in Punjab primary schools.

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Evaluating teacher competence

Language, Teaching and Learning in Punjab schools: Are we on the right track to 'destination English'?

Download this publication looking at language, teaching and learning in Punjab schools.

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How best to design an English course for digital freelancers in Palestine

Discover how tailored English training empowers Palestinian digital freelancers to thrive in the international digital economy.

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Understanding the educational context
Understanding teacher learning

Investigating English for Academic Purposes provision in South Asian HE

This paper reports on a how English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is taught in universities in Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

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Teaching speaking skills – webinars

Join us on 18 September 2026 for two webinars full of tips and practical activities to help your learners develop their spoken English.

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Why subject knowledge matters when supporting teachers – webinar

Join us on 16 September 2026 to explore how teacher educators can support teachers’ subject knowledge development in English language teaching.

Supporting ongoing teacher professional development

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