All the world's
Research report: how Shakespeare is viewed around the globe and the role his work can play to support the UK’s soft power.
Research report
Language Trends 2015/2016
March 2016: This report charts the health of language teaching in England.
Next Generation: Youth Voices in Tanzania
Realising the potential of its young people will determine whether the country has a brighter, more prosperous future.
A world of experience
Research report: how international experiences make an impact and why it matters to individuals, employers and wider society.
India matters
Research report: how stronger educational and cultural ties can help to unlock the full potential of the UK-India relationship.
Think global trade social
September 2015: How business with a social purpose can deliver more sustainable development.
Validating the Core Inventory for General English
The Core Inventory for General English aims to inform teachers about the levels at which learners of English master certain aspects of the language.
Investigating valid constructs for writing tasks in EAP tests for use in Japanese university entrance examinations
What makes a valid English writing test for Japanese university admissions? This study finds direct tasks like opinion pieces and summaries best reflect real writing ability.
Interacting with visuals in L2 listening tests: an eye-tracking study
Can visuals improve second language listening test scores? We explored how learners watch and use videos during listening tests and what it means for performance.
The effects of single and double play upon listening test outcomes and cognitive processing
Does hearing a recording twice change how language learners listen? This study explores how replaying audio impacts behaviour and performance in L2 listening tests.