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.
Managing teacher learning
Planning teacher learning
The role of metacognition in the success of reading and writing tasks across cultures
This study explores how metacognitive knowledge and strategy training may support and enhance language proficiency.
Understanding the educational context
The internationalisation of Ukrainian universities: The English language dimension
This publication reports on the role and status of English in higher education institutions across Ukraine.
Using multilingual practices
Adopting inclusive practices
Managing teacher learning
Multilingual classrooms: Opportunities and challenges for English medium instruction in low and middle income contexts
This report recognises both the arguments for education to be in a familiar language and the demand for English.
Using multilingual practices
Internationalisation, higher education and the growing demand for English: An investigation into the EMI movement in China and Japan
This paper is a report of a study which aimed to understand the new and emerging global trend of EMI.
A history of IATEFL: The first 50 years of the International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language
This book tells the story of IATEFL – the International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language.
Using inclusive practices
Gender and the teaching of English and digital literacies
This report explores the intersection of gender, English language learning, and digital literacy in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
Using multilingual practices
Multilingualisms and development
Multilingualisms and Development - Language & Development Conference proceedings edited by Hywel Coleman.
Planning lessons and courses
Using digital technologies
English for Specific Academic Purposes student partnerships across borders
This paper outlines findings and guidelines on English for Specific Academic Purposes cross-continent link-ups.
Using digital technologies
Supporting remote learning
Managing teacher learning
Teaching and technology: Case studies from India
This collection of case studies illustrates teachers and organisations using technology in innovative ways.
Assessing learning
Managing teacher learning
Assessment: Attitudes, practices and needs
This paper explores teachers’ attitudes, practices and needs relating to assessment.