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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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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.

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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.

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Understanding my professional identity
Taking responsibility for your own professional development

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.

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The relationship between English and employability in MENA

This report explores the relationship between English language learning and employability in the MENA. 

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Reports on English language teaching and learning in the Maghreb

This collection of reports outlines the context for English language training, teaching and learning across Maghreb.

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Evaluating teacher competence

Teacher evaluation: Global perspectives and their implications for English language teaching

This review assesses an international body of educational literature on teacher evaluation.

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Understanding my professional identity
Understanding my context
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Planning teacher learning

Teaching in low-resource classrooms: Voices of experience

The book is a collection of stories of success and of teacher-inquiry written by teachers in Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Pakistan.

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Using multilingual practices
Understanding my context

English language and medium of instruction in basic education in low- and middle-income countries: A British Council perspective

This paper aims to open up discussions on the role of English in multilingual education.

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Understanding my context

English across the fracture lines

This volume takes stock of contexts in which English is being used and taught as a means of alleviating conflict.

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Understanding my context

Se respira cambio

This book describes how the British Council has been working closely with the Venezuelan Education Ministry.

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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.

Supporting ongoing teacher professional development

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