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.
Planning lessons and courses
Researching the attitudes and perceived experiences of kindergarten learners of English and their parents in China
This paper investigates attitudes and perceived experiences of English learning by Chinese kindergarten children.
Understanding the educational context
English medium instruction in Iraqi Kurdistan - perspectives from lecturers at state universities
The increasing prevalence of EMI in higher education is reflected in the extensive and rapidly growing literature.
Understanding my context
Understanding the educational context
Language and social cohesion in the developing world
The book Language and social cohesion in the developing world brings together fifteen of the most important papers presented at the 9th International conference on language and development held in Colombo in 2011.
2014 – 2015 winners
See the winners of the MA dissertation award for 2014-2015.
Directory of UK ELT Research 2005-2012
Download three directories of UK ELT Research from 2005-2012.
Using inclusive practices
Gender and sexuality in English language education: Focus on Poland
This research includes perspectives of teachers, students and Ministry of Education advisors.
Using digital technologies
Understanding teacher learning
Supporting remote learning
Technology for professional development: access, interest and opportunity for teachers of English in South Asia
In this publication you will find existing initiatives for using technology for professional development in South Asia.
Understanding my context
Understanding the educational context
La enseñanza de inglés en la escuela pública venezolana
This book presents an up-to-date panorama in Spanish of the teaching of English in state schools in Venezuela.
Planning lessons and courses
English learning areas in pre-primary classrooms: an investigation of their effectiveness
This research report presents an innovative approach to teaching English in pre-primary classrooms.
Understanding my professional identity
Understanding teacher learning
Planning teacher learning
Contemporary perspectives on continuing professional development
This publication presents ideas about the format and structure of professional development for teachers.