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Explore expert articles for teacher educators covering the latest developments in English language education and teacher training. Stay informed and support your professional practice with practical insights based on current research and evidence-based approaches from around the world.

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Staff engagement and motivation in the language teaching organisation

In this article, Andy Hockley looks at some of the factors that can increase staff engagement and motivation in language teaching organisations.

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English and education - key themes

Watch these short five-minute videos based on British Council publications and understand more about key issues in English in education.

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What are learning resources for teachers? How are they helpful?

This article explores how teacher educators can use learning resources for teachers.

Sticky Objects and Positive Emotions: researching teacher well-being and resilience

Watch a recording of our webinar from 9 December 2020 about teacher wellbeing and resilience.

How to Use a Corpus: A Teacher’s Guide to Looking for Patterns

Making best use of corpora for English Language Teaching

This article presents useful ways to understand, evaluate and use corpora for English language teacher education and teaching.

Covid-19 case studies: Daniela Cuccurullo

Read this case study from Daniela Cuccurullo in Italy, talking about how her school has adapted their teaching during the Covid-19 lockdown.

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Covid-19 case studies: Lazarus Sinkala

Read this case study and watch the video from Lazarus Sinkala in Zambia, talking about how his school has adapted their teaching during the Covid-19 lockdown.

Covid-19 case studies: Wanda Mpisi

Read this case study and watch the video from Wanda Mpisi in South Africa, talking about how his school has adapted their teaching during the Covid-19 lockdown.

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Covid-19 case studies: Cigdem Tuncel

Read this case study and watch the video from Cigdem Tuncel in Turkey, talking about how her school has adapted their teaching during the Covid-19 lockdown.