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Join us on Friday 23 October 2026 for two inspiring webinars on English teacher well-being and professional development ideas.
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Join us on 14 October 2026 to explore how teacher educators can support teachers to challenge gender stereotypes and develop more inclusive and socially just English language classrooms.
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Discover our latest lesson plans and topical classroom resources for primary, secondary and adult English learners.
In this lesson, learners work together to present ideas for welcoming refugees to their hometown.
13 - Adults
B1
80
This lesson explores the experiences of refugee children using the heartwarming short animation Home by Aardman Animations. It celebrates fun, empathy and friendship in welcoming new classmates from different cultures.
9 - 12
A2
90
In this lesson, learners practise and improve their listening skills as they listen to a podcast about open-mindedness.
13 - 17
C1
60
Promote the values of peace, respect and tolerance in your primary classroom with this lesson for face-to-face or online teaching.
9 - 12
A2
90
Use this lesson to encourage learners to appreciate teachers’ qualities.
9 - 12
A2
60
Use this lesson to explore how AI can be used by learners to help develop the level of their English.
13 - Adults
A2
60-70
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Discover how to reflect on and explore issues in your teaching context, plan and carry out a small-scale classroom research project and communicate your findings effectively.
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Create positive relationships and effective communication in your classroom by exploring techniques to develop empathy, critical thinking and intercultural competence.
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Using 21C skills or core skills
Learn how to evaluate resources, select and adapt relevant lesson plans for your context and explore how your learners can be powerful resources in the classroom.
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Make your classroom a trauma-sensitive learning environment. Help your learners to shine by working creatively with limited resources and by managing challenging behaviour positively.
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Using inclusive practices
Use your learners’ existing languages to support their learning of English, and discover how valuing and celebrating home languages in the classroom enhances learning while promoting inclusion and equity.
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Using multilingual practices
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Understanding my professional identity
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