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    Here you can find a wide range of practical resources to use in the English language classroom, whether you’re teaching primary, secondary, or adult students. There are over 400 full lesson plans to choose from, covering different topics and themes and organised according to the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR).

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Case studies, insights and research

This selection of British Council publications contains books, research reports and case studies focusing on English language teaching, teacher education and language education policy. The collection includes the English Language Teaching Research Papers series which shares research undertaken in partnership with UK universities and research institutions.

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Understanding my learners

The benefits of the English language for individuals and societies

What advantages can the English language bring to individuals and societies? 

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British Council Brazil and the Hornby Trust

This publication consists of papers written by Brazilian ELT teachers and teacher educators between 2001 and 2010. 

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Contributing to the profession

British Council | EAQUALS Core Inventory for General English

This project may be of interest to anyone involved in curriculum development.

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Contributing to the profession

Running an Association for Language Teachers

The British Council and IATEFL are pleased to launch a new handbook called Running an Association for Language Teachers.

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Understanding the educational context

Dreams and Realities: Developing Countries and the English Language

This publication presents a selection of papers about people’s experiences of English language policy and English development projects from around the world.

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Supporting ongoing teacher professional development

Teacher Development and Education in Context

A selection of papers presented at IATEFL 2010 by the British Council.

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Using multilingual practices
Understanding the educational context

National Development, Education and Language in Central Asia and Beyond

This publication constitutes the edited proceedings of the 6th International Language & Development Conference.

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Understanding the educational context
Adopting inclusive practices

Language and Development: Africa and Beyond

This publication constitutes the edited proceedings of the 7th International Language and Development Conference.

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The English Language in Development

A fascinating and highly accessible paper on English and development.

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Understanding the educational context

English Next India

English Next India was commissioned by the British Council and is the second publication in the English Next series.

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Teaching speaking skills – webinars

Join us on 18 September 2026 for two webinars full of tips and practical activities to help your learners develop their spoken English.

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Why subject knowledge matters when supporting teachers – webinar

Join us on 16 September 2026 to explore how teacher educators can support teachers’ subject knowledge development in English language teaching.

Supporting ongoing teacher professional development

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