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Using Graded Readers

Graded readers or ‘readers' are books that have had the language level simplified to help second language learners read them.

Using Dickens in class

Charles Dickens was born in 1812 and the British Council has been helping to celebrate his 200th birthday. One way that we have done this is by making teaching materials which can help teachers introduce Dickens into their lessons.

Using music and songs

Music can play a really important part in the language classroom. It can change the atmosphere in the room within seconds.

Teaching without a coursebook

Whether you're starting with a new class or just changing direction a little the decision of how to structure a course without a coursebook can sometimes be difficult for a new or even experienced teacher.

Video for the English classroom - speaking article - guest writers

Video for the English classroom

Exactly five years ago this month, the video-sharing site YouTube was officially launched to the public. Since then, the site and others like it have been affecting the world in diverse and unpredictable ways.

Kids and poetry

Poetry is a great tool to use with your learners as it helps practise not only listening, speaking, reading and writing skills all together, but stretches learners’ imaginations too.

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