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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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Using multilingual practices

Parents and young learners in English language teaching: global practices and issues in school - home contacts

This paper highlights the importance of school-home communications in supporting effective language learning.

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Using digital technologies
Understanding my professional identity
Understanding teacher learning
Supporting ongoing teacher professional development

Innovations in the continuing professional development of English language teachers

This publication brings together 13 papers covering a wide range of educational contexts.

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Using multilingual practices
Understanding the educational context
Adopting inclusive practices

Language issues in migration and integration: Perspectives from teachers and learners

This book from ESOL Nexus is about the role of language in the integration of migrants. 

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Understanding my professional identity
Evaluating teacher competence

The evaluation of non-native speaking English language trainee teachers' practice: unfolding university supervisors' and host teachers' perspectives on judging performance

This research focused on teaching practice performance of non-native English language teacher trainees.

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Understanding my learners

Motivations and expectations of English language learning among primary school children and parents in China

This research studied attitudes, perceptions and motivations of Chinese primary school pupils.

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Understanding my professional identity

The impact of teacher education on pre-service primary English language teachers

 This paper explores impact of the pre-service English language education on the trainees’ beliefs.

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Understanding my learners

The impact of English on learners' wider lives

What benefits can English language skills bring to a person’s life, both professional and personal? 

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Understanding the educational context

Language Rich Europe conclusions and future perspectives

This report lists recommendations that came out of the Language Rich Europe project.

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Using inclusive practices
Using multilingual practices
Understanding the educational context
Adopting inclusive practices

Language Rich Europe: Multilingualism for stable and prosperous societies - review and recommendations

This publication calls for policies to promote and support multilingualism.

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Language Rich Europe: Trends in policies and practices for multilingualism in Europe

This report investigates how ‘language rich’ are the current language policies and practices in the EU.

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Why subject knowledge matters when supporting teachers – webinar

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Supporting ongoing teacher professional development

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