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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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Using multilingual practices
Understanding the educational context

The English Language in Francophone West Africa

This publication examines the language situations in eight West African nations.

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Understanding my learners

Inspiring English teachers: a comparative study of learner perceptions of inspirational teaching

What makes teachers motivating? 

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Understanding my context
Understanding the educational context

English impact report: investigating English language learning outcomes at the primary school level in rural India

This report is the result of a cross-cultural and multidisciplinary collaboration between Indian and UK institutions.

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Understanding my professional identity

Portraits of inspiring English teachers in China and Indonesia

This paper investigates the nature of inspiring English language teaching.

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Key factors and challenges in transition from primary to secondary schooling in ELT: an international perspective

 This paper addresses important issues relating to the transition from primary to secondary school.

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Assessing learning

Readers' cognitive processes during IELTS reading tests: evidence from eye tracking

This paper investigates readers’ mental processes when taking reading tests. 

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Understanding the educational context

English language teacher education in a diverse environment

This publication examines the many contexts in which English teaching and learning takes place around the world.

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Knowing the subject

The English Effect

The impact of English, what it’s worth to the UK and why it matters to the world.

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Using inclusive practices
Understanding the educational context

British Council survey of policy and practice in primary English language teaching worldwide

This global survey provides an overview of contexts in the area of teaching English to primary school children.

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Using multilingual practices

English reconceived - Raising teacher awareness of English as a plurilithic resource through an online course

This report raises awareness of the ‘plurilithic’ nature of English.

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Why subject knowledge matters when supporting teachers – webinar

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