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Professional development for teachers

Here you’ll find a wide range of free, self-access training and resources designed to help you build the skills and knowledge you need as an English teacher.

All TeachingEnglish professional development resources are aligned with the British Council Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Framework for teachers, to help you plan your learning and develop the areas most relevant to your professional growth.

You can explore resources in a way that suits your goals:
- by professional practices – to focus on specific areas of teaching where you want to deepen your skills and expertise
- by professional development levels – to find resources matched to your training and experience and see how they can help you progress within each area.

Each resource includes a timer icon to show how much time you’ll need, helping you plan your learning effectively.

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Webinar
Understanding my context

Adapting ELT resources – webinars

Watch the recordings of three practical webinars about adapting resources and teaching approaches to meet your learners' needs and interests. 

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Webinar
Understanding my context

Understanding your context – webinars

Watch the recordings of two inspiring webinars that will help you ensure your teaching is relevant to your learners and effective in your context. 

A group of Black Tanzanian older primary learners and their teacher sitting around a laptop, smiling. There are male and female learners and the female learners are wearing headscarves.
Article
Planning lessons and courses
Understanding my professional identity

How to adapt resources for your learners

Do you often need to adapt learning materials? These practical tips and examples can help you select and adapt resources effectively for your learners.

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Article
Using digital technologies

AI guidelines for teachers

These practical guidelines offer principles to help you make responsible choices when using AI in your teaching.

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Article
Knowing the subject

Top tips for teaching speaking

Read our six top tips for teaching speaking skills and helping learners become confident English speakers.

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Course
Professional development for teachers

Training courses – FAQs

Do you have a question about our free training courses for teachers? Find answers to our most frequently asked questions.

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Webinar
Understanding my learners
Managing the lesson

Belonging matters – webinars

Watch the recordings of two practical webinars on learner well-being and including home languages in the classroom to create a sense of belonging.

A diverse group of learners from different countries take part in an animated discussion in a classroom
Webinar
Managing the lesson

Teaching for equality – webinars

Watch the recordings of three webinars giving practical ideas and tips about how to promote equality through your English language teaching.

An Asian teachers leans over to help some learners in his classroom whilst the other students work in a group
Webinar
Managing the lesson

Managing the lesson – webinars

Watch the recordings of two webinars about practical strategies to manage classroom learning effectively. The live event took place on Friday 16 January 2026.

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Pathway
Course duration 2 hours
Planning lessons and courses

Pathways: Planning lessons and courses

Develop your skills in planning lessons and courses with this ready-made pathway of resources for English teachers.