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.
Understanding my learners
Understanding teacher learning
Planning teacher learning
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.
Understanding the educational context
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.
2015 – 2016 winners
See the winners of the MA dissertation award for 2015-2016.
Using digital technologies
Understanding the educational context
Contributing to the profession
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.
Planning lessons and courses
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 digital technologies
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.
Planning lessons and courses
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.
Understanding my context
Understanding the educational context
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.
Planning lessons and courses
Understanding the educational context
Taking responsibility for your own professional development
Supporting ongoing teacher professional development
Children and teachers as co-researchers in Indian primary English classrooms
This project engaged teachers and learners to explore important issues in Indian primary English classrooms.