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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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Knowing the subject
Understanding the educational context

British Council ELT Research Papers: Volume 1

The British Council works closely with universities and other research institutions to fund and publish ELT research. 

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Assessing learning
Using digital technologies
Understanding the educational context
Supporting remote learning

Blended learning in English language teaching: Course design and implementation

Blended learning is an area of ELT that continues to be of interest to practitioners in the field. 

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Understanding my context
Understanding the educational context

Perspectives on English in the Middle East and North Africa

How the growing knowledge and use of English is affecting the MENA region.

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Using multilingual practices
Understanding the educational context
Adopting inclusive practices

Multilingual Education in Africa: Lessons from the Juba Language-in-Education Conference

This is a collection from the language-in-education policy conference which took place in Juba, South Sudan, in 2012. 

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Knowing the subject
Assessing learning
Using digital technologies
Understanding my professional identity
Understanding the educational context
Understanding teacher learning
Planning teacher learning

Innovations in pre-service education and training for English language teachers

This is a collection of innovative, practical experiences and ideas from differing contexts across the world. 

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Managing the lesson
Using multilingual practices

Own-language use in ELT: exploring global practices and attitudes

This research paper explores teachers’ attitudes to own-language use in the classroom.

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Using multilingual practices
Understanding my context
Understanding the educational context

Language in education in Pakistan: Recommendations for policy and practice

This report contains recommendations on the development of policy for language in education in Pakistan. 

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Understanding my learners
Understanding the educational context
Adopting inclusive practices

Innovations in English language teaching for migrants and refugees

The focus of this volume is on English language teaching for migrants and refugees.

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Assessing learning
Using digital technologies
Understanding the educational context

Time for Change: Developing English Language Teaching at Tertiary Level in Sudan

The papers focus on the key issues regarding ELT – curriculum reform, language testing, new technologies.

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Using multilingual practices

Word for Word: The social, economic and political impact of Spanish and English

Word for Word examines the social, economic and political impact of Spanish and English in the world today. 

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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.

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