Research publications
Find and download a wide variety of research publications and resource books for teachers, trainers and other English language teaching (ELT) professionals. In this section, you’ll find an extensive collection of publications that provide practical insights, perspectives and learning on current issues in English language teaching. These publications will help inform your work and ensure you remain up to date, whether you are a teacher, teacher educator, policymaker or other professional in the field.
2017 – 2018 winners
The Master’s Dissertation Awards promote achievements of students on UK Master’s programmes for work with the best potential for impact on ELT. Find out which dissertations won or received special commendations.
English Public Policies in Latin America
Innovation and Systemic Improvement in Quality English Language Teaching.
Champion teachers Peru
This book contains stories from the Champion Teachers Peru programme.
English Teaching in Early Years: Research in Peru
This report investigated the possibility of a nationwide early English initiative in initial education in Peru.
Journeys of Reflective Practice
This book demonstrates ten teacher educators’ professional reflective journeys through action research.
English Language Teaching in Nepal: Research, Reflection and Practice
This book brings an international and national perspective to English language teaching and learning in Nepal.
L2 reading and reading-while-listening in multimodal learning conditions: An eye-tracking study
This research study used eyetracking methods to investigate how learners process text, audio and pictures.
Exploring teacher evaluation processes and practices in India: A case study
This book evaluates the policies and practices of teaching used within the government school in India.
What is the impact of study abroad on oral fluency development? A comparison of study abroad and study at home
This paper explores the impact of studying abroad on oral fluency.
A handbook for exploratory action research
This is a practical handbook, written in a non-academic, teacher-friendly style, to show teachers how they can engage in research.