Discover how well the Lexile Framework fits China’s English exams, and what it reveals about reading demands across the four key stages of education.


The impact of textual features in academic journals on learner engagement
Improving sentence structure and flow, not just vocabulary, can boost how well engineering students understand academic texts

Knowledge-based Vocabulary Lists (KVL)
Discover the 5,000 words learners know best. The Knowledge-based Vocabulary Lists (KVL) were created as part of an innovative research project sponsored by the British Council.

Instructional coaching – why it matters and how to make it matter
This article explains how instructional coaching, as one form of effective professional development, has been implemented in Estonia.

Next Generation: What We Know Briefs
This report explores the main themes from the Next Generation series: education and skills, local and global challenges, and political and civic engagement of young people.

Aligning language education with the CEFR: a handbook
This Handbook is for teachers, testers, and policymakers working to align language education with the CEFR, offering practical guidance and insights for real-world application.