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Here you can find a wide range of practical resources to use in the English language classroom, whether you’re teaching primary, secondary, or adult students. There are over 400 full lesson plans to choose from, covering different topics and themes and organised according to the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR).
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Find and download a wide variety of research publications and resource books for teachers, trainers and other English language teaching (ELT) professionals.
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Stay up to date and inspired with our free webinars for English language teachers. Find upcoming live sessions, or catch up by watching recordings of webinars you’ve missed.

Our practical, interactive webinars are led by experienced teachers and teacher educators working in English language classrooms around the world. Each session is designed to provide classroom-ready ideas, fresh insights, and opportunities to connect with fellow teachers.

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ASEAN TeachingEnglish online conference 2026

Join teachers across East Asia from 19-30 October to discover practical ideas, inclusive approaches and fresh inspiration for English language teaching.

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Understanding your professional identity – webinars

Join us on Friday 23 October 2026 for two inspiring webinars on English teacher well-being and professional development ideas.

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Call for webinar speakers 2027

We’re looking for talented classroom practitioners from all over the world to give live webinars in 2027! If you’re a great speaker with innovative ideas for teaching English or supporting teacher educators, find out how to apply here.

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Teaching speaking skills – webinars

Watch the recordings of two webinars full of tips and practical activities to help your learners develop their spoken English.

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Reflecting on your teaching – webinars

Join our webinars on 13 November to reflect on your teaching, build confidence as a teacher and mentor, and explore AI for professional growth.

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Ideas that changed my teaching – webinars

Join us on 11 December 2026 as expert teachers share the strategies that made the greatest difference to learner achievement.

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Creating learner-centred language classrooms – webinars

Watch the recordings of two webinars on moving from teacher-led instruction to active learner engagement.

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South Asia TeachingEnglish online conference 2026

Watch the recordings of the South Asia TeachingEnglish online conference 2026. The live event was held in July 2026. The conference theme was 'Creative teaching, creative learning’.

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Knowing the subject – webinars

Watch the recordings of three webinars packed with ideas for helping learners turn language knowledge into real communication.

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Creative teaching in large, multilevel classes – webinars

Watch the recordings of two practical, inspiring webinars on maximising focus, motivation and learning in large classes.

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Project: Welcoming refugees

In this lesson, learners work together to present ideas for welcoming refugees to their hometown.

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Home: Welcoming refugees

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.