This volume represents the seventh entry in our ongoing series dedicated to current research results in English Language Teaching (ELT) and Applied Linguistics. It slightly alters the focus from previous volumes which emphasized experience with technology and the development of attitudes to the teaching process. Instead, data-driven, empirical research takes a pivotal role. The present volume thus compiles papers which emphasize the empirically grounded approach to acquiring as well as teaching the English language. This spectrum of perspectives is reflected in the contributions to this volume - different backgrounds contribute and enhance their common objective. They are here assembled and organized by the different disciplines: English teaching methodology, linguistic and cultural and literary studies. Academic research results are the true Pathways to Professionalism in ELT and their Reflection and Innovation can be found in these pages.