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.

Ministries of Education responses during Covid-19

Read two reports by the British Council - the first looking at Ministry of Education activity early on during the Covid-19 pandemic, and a second, later report looking at Ministry of Education responses during the period of schools reopening.

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Professional development through Teacher Activity Groups

This report examines use of a model of continuing professional development (CPD) called Teacher Activity Groups (TAGs).

A young learner looking at an iPad within a group

The knowledge base of CLIL teaching in multilingual primary education settings

This report is about content and language integrated learning (CLIL) in multilingual primary classrooms.

Oral skills development in pre-sessional EAP classes

This paper reports on a study of oral skills development in pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes (EAP) classes.

A young learner writing on a piece of paper in front of his laptop

Multilingualism and Multiliteracy research project report

This report outlines the findings from a four-year research study in India.

Evaluating the role of video in supporting reflection beyond INSET

This published paper focuses on the impact of video on reflection.

Four Spanish teachers in conversation with eachother

English in higher education – English medium

This report is formed of two parts: part one, a literature review and part two, a perspective on research on English-medium (EM) education in higher education (HE).

Two young black learners using chalk to write numbers on a wooden desk

Professional development needs of teacher educators at a Higher Teacher Training College in Cameroon

This research investigates the professional development of teacher educators at a Teacher Training College in Cameroon.

A man smiling at the camera, with text reading 'Teaching is challenging in my 15 years of a teaching career. I have faced a lot of challenges but also learned to tackle. Learning by doing is still the best way to go.' - Prem.

Mentoring teacher-research: challenges and benefits according to Nepali mentors

This research paper looks at challenges and benefits in facilitating teacher-research expressed by nine mentors.

2019 International Symposium on EMI for Higher Education in the New Era: Selected Proceedings

In this publication you will find key challenges and solutions relating to English Medium Instruction (EMI).

Teaching resources

Professional development

Research publications