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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Making primary assessment work — webinar

Watch a recording of a practical webinar focusing on how age-appropriate and targeted assessment can drive learning for 5-7 year-olds.

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How to make time for professional development

It can be difficult to find time for professional development, but with this five-step tool you can make learning part of your weekly routine.

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How can AI tools help neurodivergent learners?

How can AI support language learners with dyslexia, ADHD, autism and other special educational needs? Discover practical ways in which AI tools can make your classroom more inclusive.

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How to get feedback on your teaching

Are you looking for feedback that will transform your teaching? This printable poster gives you four strategies for collecting effective feedback.

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How to learn with other teachers

Sharing ideas and challenges with other teachers is a great way to develop professionally. This free, printable poster gives you useful phrases for learning with colleagues.

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Pathways: Teaching listening

Use this ready-made pathway of resources to gain the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to help your learners develop their listening skills.

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Pathways: Teaching speaking

Use this ready-made pathway of resources to gain the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to help your learners develop their speaking skills.

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Teaching English through literature

Learn how to engage and develop your learners’ English language skills through a range of literature-focused learning activities and related teaching approaches. Enrolment for Teaching English through literature is closed. Find resources connected to the course contents on this page, and sign up for our newsletter to keep up to date on when our courses open.

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Strategic repetition for accelerated speaking fluency

In this article, Nadia Elhabak gives us some ideas about how to use repetition techniques in class to improve learners’ fluency when speaking.

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An introduction to assessment

Assessment is a key part of teaching and learning, but what different types of assessment can we use, and what do teachers and learners need to know about assessment?

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