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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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Supporting remote learning
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Covid-19 insight reports

These reports explore how education systems, teachers and teacher educators have responded to the impact of Covid-19.

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Provision of English training in digital enterprise hubs

Discover how English training empowers youth in enterprise hubs to thrive in the global economy.

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Knowing the subject
Understanding the educational context

English in cultural relations

This paper provides an analysis of the factors that facilitate intercultural relations through the English language. 

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Working in partnership

Sticky objects and pathways to well-being and resilience: teacher understandings of and practices in positive psychology in their classrooms

This project investigated teacher perspectives on well-being in their EAP classrooms in Saudi Arabia and the UK.

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Using digital technologies
Understanding the educational context

Language for Resilience: Digital resources in Jordan

This paper draws together current thinking in digital engagement with voices from refugee communities.

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Understanding my learners
Understanding the educational context

Language for Resilience: Language learning attitudes in Jordan

This report explores the role of languages in the lives of young refugees in Jordan.

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Using multilingual practices
Understanding the educational context

Language for Resilience: Cross-disciplinary perspectives

This report talks about the role of language in enhancing the resilience of refugees and host communities.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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