Think global trade social
September 2015: How business with a social purpose can deliver more sustainable development.
Research report
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.
The relationship between test takers' L1, their listening proficiency and performance on paired speaking tests
Can your first language and listening skills impact how you perform in paired speaking tests? This study explores how listening proficiency and L1 shape speaking performance.
Hopes, fears and dreams
Research series: the views of Ukraine's next generation.
Language Trends 2014/2015
March 2015: This report charts the health of language teaching in England.
Hopes, fears and dreams: the views of Ukraine's next generation
2015: Young Ukrainians are surprisingly optimistic about the future, but many are not convinced that traditional forms of democracy will provide the answer.
Next Generation Bangladesh 2015
How is the next generation shaping Bangladesh, and how can future development better serve its needs?