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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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Champion teachers Peru

The teaching of English in Peruvian multicultural and multilingual school presents enormous challenges.

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Understanding my professional identity

ELT masters courses in the UK: Student expectations and experiences

This is a comprehensive overview of the range and type of Master’s courses in English language teaching in the UK.

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Managing teacher learning
Planning teacher learning

The role of metacognition in the success of reading and writing tasks across cultures

This study explores how metacognitive knowledge and strategy training may support and enhance language proficiency.

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Understanding the educational context

The internationalisation of Ukrainian universities: The English language dimension

This publication reports on the role and status of English in higher education institutions across Ukraine.

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Using multilingual practices
Adopting inclusive practices
Managing teacher learning

Multilingual classrooms: Opportunities and challenges for English medium instruction in low and middle income contexts

This report recognises both the arguments for education to be in a familiar language and the demand for English.

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Using multilingual practices

Internationalisation, higher education and the growing demand for English: An investigation into the EMI movement in China and Japan

This paper is a report of a study which aimed to understand the new and emerging global trend of EMI.

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A history of IATEFL: The first 50 years of the International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language

This book tells the story of IATEFL – the International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language. 

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Using inclusive practices

Gender and the teaching of English and digital literacies

This report explores the intersection of gender, English language learning, and digital literacy in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.

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Using multilingual practices

Multilingualisms and development

Multilingualisms and Development - Language & Development Conference proceedings edited by Hywel Coleman.

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English for Specific Academic Purposes student partnerships across borders

This paper outlines findings and guidelines on English for Specific Academic Purposes cross-continent link-ups.

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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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