Teaching resources
Here you can find a wide range of practical resources to use in your classroom, whether you are teaching English to primary, secondary or adult learners. There are over 400 full lesson plans to choose from, covering different topics and themes, all organised according to the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR).
You’ll also find shorter activities and ideas for using songs, poems and stories to help your learners improve their English in engaging and motivating ways.
Resource books include books, self-access guides and collections of lesson plans for you to download in pdf format. We also have several practical activity books full of ideas and photocopiable material.
All of our teaching resources are written by experts in English language teaching and are free to download.
Climate change and girls' education: School resource pack
This resource pack offers English language teachers practical materials to help learners discover why climate change and girls’ education are closely connected.
Knowing the subject
The benefits of being multilingual
In this lesson, learners talk about the different languages they speak, read about the benefits of being multilingual and evaluate how translation can help them with their English learning.
13 - 17
C1
60
Using multilingual practices
Context-responsive English teacher education: Video-based training for primary classrooms
This innovative video-based training package is designed for teacher educators working with pre-service and in-service English teachers in primary education.
Understanding teacher learning
Adopting inclusive practices
What would you do if ...?
In this lesson, learners practise talking about imaginary situations using the second conditional. It includes a grammar presentation, practice activities and a fun team game for learners to practise producing the target language.
13 - 17
B1
60 minutes
Planning lessons and courses
Tackling overtourism: Finding solutions using 21st-century skills
This lesson supports learners in developing 21st-century skills through the real-world topic of overtourism.
13 - 17
B2
2 x 60-minute lessons
What should I do?
In this lesson, learners will identify causes and effects of teenage stress and discuss ways to combat it. They will also practise giving advice to their friends by creating their own dialogues and performing a short role play.
13 - 17
B1
60 minutes
Gender reporting in the news
This lesson invites learners to compare the front pages of English-language newspapers to critically evaluate how gender is represented in the news.
13 - 17
B2
60
The Bechdel Test: Exploring women's representation in films
In this lesson, learners use the Bechdel Test, a popular test used to measure the presence of women in films, to explore gender representation in films and series.
13 - 17
B1
90
TeachingEnglish for Indonesia: Supporting local English language teaching
Discover how Indonesian English teachers can adapt global TeachingEnglish resources to align with the national curriculum and local needs.
Understanding my context
Understanding the educational context
Supporting ongoing teacher professional development
Changing lives through education
In this lesson for secondary and adult classes, learners watch a TED Talk about the women fighting to gain an education in Yemen, Egypt and Tunisia and consider the role of education in girls’ and women’s lives.
13 - Adults
B2
60
Is the gender pay gap a reality?
This lesson raises awareness of the gender pay gap in different countries, and encourages learners to discuss the potential causes of and possible solutions to the issue.
Adults
C1
80
We can all do these jobs
In this lesson, learners consider gender sterotypes associated with different jobs, and draw and describe a job they would like to do.
5 - 8
A1
