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.
Teaching and technology: Case studies from India
This collection of case studies illustrates teachers and organisations using technology in innovative ways.
Assessment: Attitudes, practices and needs
This paper explores teachers’ attitudes, practices and needs relating to assessment.
Understanding emotional and social intelligence among English language teachers
This paper explores the role of emotional and social competences as key components of effective classroom practice.
Ensuring quality in English language teacher education
This is a selection of presentations made at the fifth international Teacher Educator Conference.
Social attitudes towards the English language in Bihar
This publication presents the findings of a research programme led by Dr David Hayes.
Exploring the role of recently-qualified English teachers in developing technology use in language classrooms through communities of practice
This study explores the potential for technology-focused communities of practice across schools in Malaysia.
An investigation into improved primary school English language learning in the traditional classroom
This paper reports on learning and teaching of English to primary pupils in government schools in Egypt.
Using action research to explore technology in language teaching: international perspectives
This report focuses on the use of ICT and new technologies in the classroom across different international contexts.
Which English? Whose English? Teachers' beliefs, attitudes and practices
This research report presents ‘bottom-up’ perspectives on teacher and learner attitudes to varieties of English.
A comparative study of English language teacher recruitment, in-service education and retention in Latin America and the Middle East
This report compares the processes of recruitment, education and retention of English language teachers at all levels.