Videos
Watch short videos full of practical classroom tips and strategies for English teachers. Each video resource includes reflection and comprehension questions to support your understanding and help you put these ideas into practice in your classroom.
What to teach before you teach sounds
The British Council sponsored the live-streaming of the IATEFL Pronunciation SIG - NATECLA London conference 'Accentuate: bringing pronunciation to the fore'. Here we have the session given by Piers Messum on 'What to teach before you teach sounds'.
Secondary success stories: Digital natives in low-resource classrooms
Explore some ideas for teaching large classes of digital natives in low-resource classrooms.
Secondary success stories: Developing 21st century skills
Explore ideas for using project-based learning to help learners develop 21st century skills.
How to create resources from nothing
Discover practical strategies for teaching with limited resources in this video: support learning without textbooks, make the most of low-resource classrooms and achieve lesson objectives wupdatedith few materials.
How to encourage students to speak out
When learners are reluctant to speak out and are afraid of making mistakes, how can we encourage them to take risks with language and overcome their fear of speaking? In this video, two teachers share their ideas.
How to teach creatively using the textbook
Explore ideas for using the textbook creatively, shared by teachers working in contexts where textbooks are the main resource for learning.
How to manage the correction of writing in large classes
Explore ideas for managing the correction of learners' writing in classes of 200+ students, shared by two teachers working in low-resource contexts.
How to manage multiple classes in one room
Explore ideas for teaching multiple classes in one room, to maximise learning and maintain discipline.
How to encourage and manage active involvement in group work
Learn tips for encouraging active involvement in group work in low-resource context classrooms with mixed-level learners.
How to help learners who need more support
Explore ideas for providing more support to learners who need it, to give them a sense of achievement and increase their confidence levels.