In this section, you will find a number of publications, webinar recordings, conference presentations and interviews, as well as video tips which have been written to help you develop your skills and knowledge as a teacher in the professional practice 'Understanding learners'. From advice on how to teach primary-aged students to supporting adult learners in the EFL classroom, the content you will find here is practical, insightful and full of ideas to support your teaching and planning for all kinds of learners.

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The power and importance of listening

In any language, there are basic linguistic skills that humans need to master in order to communicate effectively, and among those skills are reading, writing, speaking and listening.

Motivating the unmotivated

Ken Wilson outlines ten ways to create an atmosphere that makes students want to come to class. January 2012, London.

Five on 5: ‘Native speakerism’, identity and ELT

To celebrate World Teachers' Day on 5 October, Neenaz Ichaporia, Manisha Dak and Chia Suan Chong presented ‘Native speakerism’, identity and ELT, a 1-hour online discussion forum for teachers, teacher educators and school leaders.

Learning styles discussion forum

This webinar, with discussion and three presentations by Carol Lethaby, Phil Dexter and Philip Kerr, looks to address and explore some of the current issues surrounding the concept of ‘learning styles’ and their appropriateness in a language teaching context.

Lizzie Pinard - Fostering learner autonomy

Watch a recording of Lizzie Pinard's talk from March 2016 talking about how we can foster learner autonomy by helping our students negotiate real and virtual environments outside of the classroom to develop their English.

Research and insight

Browse fascinating case studies, research papers, publications and books by researchers and ELT experts from around the world.

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