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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 my context

English for economic development: A case study of migrant workers from Bangladesh

In this report you will find an account of language needs among workers from rural Bangladesh.

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Understanding my context
Understanding the educational context

English in Latin America: an examination of policy and priorities in seven countries

This book provides an assessment of English language learning in Latin American countries.

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The English language needs and priorities of young adults in the European Union: student and teacher perceptions

This paper by Graham Hall and Guy Cook explores the English language needs of young adults in the European Union.

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Understanding my context
Understanding the educational context

Learning English in Brazil: Understanding the aims and expectations of the Brazilian emerging middle classes

How can effective English teaching be implemented to reach the emerging middle classes?

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Understanding my professional identity
Understanding the educational context
Supporting ongoing teacher professional development

Innovation in English language teacher education

This collection of papers reflects on diverse backgrounds, contexts and perspectives assembled at the conference.

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Understanding my professional identity
Understanding the educational context
Supporting ongoing teacher professional development

Professional development for English language teachers: Perspectives from higher education in Turkey

In this collection you will find valuable insight into Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in different contexts in Turkey.

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Using digital technologies

Mobile pedagogy for English language teaching: A guide for teachers

This guide is for anyone interested in teaching and learning languages, and thinking about teaching practices.

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Understanding the educational context

English as a medium of instruction - a growing global phenomenon

The report is based on a worldwide survey conducted with British Council across 55 countries.

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Understanding the educational context

Language Rich Africa policy dialogue - The Cape Town language and development conference: Looking beyond 2015

This publication draws together papers presented at the 10th International Language and Development Conference.

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Understanding my context
Understanding the educational context

Factors influencing success in teaching English in state primary schools

This report considers best practice for teaching English as a foreign language in the primary sector.

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Why subject knowledge matters when supporting teachers – webinar

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