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	TeachingEnglish Radio Developed in 2010, each episode in series 1 is accompanied by a two-page teacher support sheet. These teacher support materials present a large part of the programme script together with ideas for reflection. You can listen to the programmes and download the materials below.

TeachingEnglish Radio

Developed in 2010, each episode in series 1 is accompanied by a two-page teacher support sheet. These teacher support materials present a large part of the programme script together with ideas for reflection. You can listen to the programmes and download the materials below.

Series one
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Series one


4	Programme 9: Teacher reading 'Teaching reading' is a subject at the very heart of learning. What steps can we take to make students more confident readers? And how can we find a variety of materials - or 'texts' - for our students to read?
4.5	Programme 8: Teaching new language This programme's topic is 'introducing new language' - introducing a grammar structure, a new tense or some vocabulary that the students haven’t been taught before. When we teach, we might do it in three stages: first we present, then we get our students to practise, and then to use the new language confidently and accurately. This is of course just one approach to introducing new language, but it’s one that many teachers find is a useful framework.
3.5	Programme 6: Developing teachers' English In this programme teachers from around the world discuss ways to develop and improve their knowledge of English and confidence to speak in English.
4.42857	Programme 1: Planning your lessons If you are a teacher of English, especially if you are working with large classes in difficult conditions, this series of twelve programmes is definitely for you. Our first topic is 'Planning your lessons'. The teachers in the programme agree that lesson planning is definitely necessary. But where should you start?
3	Programme 2: Teachers supporting each other Teachers can sometimes feel isolated. Often teachers don’t get the chance to discuss professional issues with other teachers. Long hours and large classes can lead to a lack of motivation. The focus of this programme is ‘teachers supporting each other’ and we look at ways to create opportunities to reflect more on your teaching.

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	Teaching and learning English by radio UN reports indicate that no less than 75 million learners still have limited or no access to schools and basic education (UNESCO 2009). Where schools are available, there are often real problems in terms of basic infrastructure, class sizes, teacher competence and access to ‘authentic English’, which is considered a vital component in language learning. Teaching English Radio helped address some of these very real challenges. Radio is a friendly and accessible medium that can communicate its message to the many teachers who work in locations beyond the reach of the internet. It is a highly effective medium for reaching large numbers of teachers and learners. With that in mind, this series was developed by the British Council in 2010. Radio broadcasts now online The series was originally intended for broadcast by radio stations at times convenient for teachers. We are making this series available on TeachingEnglish in full as well, so any teacher with internet access can also enjoy the materials. Teacher support notes Each programme in this series is accompanied by a two-page teacher support sheet. These teacher support materials present a large part of the programme script together with ideas for reflection.

Teaching and learning English by radio
UN reports indicate that no less than 75 million learners still have limited or no access to schools and basic education (UNESCO 2009). Where schools are available, there are often real problems in terms of basic infrastructure, class sizes, teacher competence and access to ‘authentic English’, which is considered a vital component in language learning. Teaching English Radio helped address some of these very real challenges. Radio is a friendly and accessible medium that can communicate its message to the many teachers who work in locations beyond the reach of the internet. It is a highly effective medium for reaching large numbers of teachers and learners. With that in mind, this series was developed by the British Council in 2010.

Radio broadcasts now online
The series was originally intended for broadcast by radio stations at times convenient for teachers. We are making this series available on TeachingEnglish in full as well, so any teacher with internet access can also enjoy the materials.

Teacher support notes
Each programme in this series is accompanied by a two-page teacher support sheet. These teacher support materials present a large part of the programme script together with ideas for reflection.

Series one

Programme 9: Teacher reading

Programme 8: Teaching new language

Programme 6: Developing teachers' English

Programme 1: Planning your lessons

Programme 2: Teachers supporting each other

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