In this section, you will find a number of publications, webinar recordings, conference presentations and interviews, as well as video tips which have been written to help you develop your skills and knowledge as a teacher in the professional practice 'Using inclusive practices'. From advice on how to teach primary-aged students to supporting adult learners in the EFL classroom, the content you will find here is practical, insightful and full of ideas to support your teaching and planning for all kinds of learners.

Diverse group of learners working together

Planning for every learner – mini-event

Join us on 12 February 2025 for three practical sessions focusing on how to plan classes that meet the needs of all our learners. You can watch the event live on Facebook or register to join us on Zoom. 

A South Asian teenager playing football with her team from different ethnicities.

Gender in language education

Learn to recognise different kinds of gender bias and stereotypes, some of the barriers learners face in gender equality and equity, and how to help overcome them in your context. Gender in language education will open again on 2 April 2025, and and will open for enrolment soon.

Two young learners and a teacher in Mexico reading a storybook together

Promoting diversity through children's literature

At the British Council’s Teaching Centre in Paris, as part of our holiday programme for children, we are using carefully selected storybooks from the rich world of authentic children’s literature to raise awareness of diversity. Children attend these week long, 15 hour story-based courses for three hours each afternoon.

Diverse primary students enjoying working together on laptops

Breaking down barriers – mini-event

Watch the recordings of three practical webinars and a panel discussion from educators specialising in equality, diversity and inclusion in ELT and find out how to make your classroom more inclusive.

Research and insight

Browse fascinating case studies, research papers, publications and books by researchers and ELT experts from around the world.

See our publications, research and insight