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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Innovation in English language teacher education
This collection of papers reflects on diverse backgrounds, contexts and perspectives assembled at the conference.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.