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.

Integrating ICT into the ESL classrooms: Promoting Better Teaching Techniques

Watch a recording of this talk by Tehmina Kalwar looking at integrating ICT into ESL classrooms.

Four young learners at a desk looking at their teacher as she presents using an iPad

Understanding learning technologies

Watch a recording of this talk by Dilnoza Khadjimetov looking at understanding learning technologies.

A teacher sitting on the floor with young learners from diverse backgrounds, all clapping their hands

Exploring children's experiences of learning English in the traditional primary classroom: identifying resources and opportunities

Watch a recording of this talk by Dalia Elhawary looking at children’s experiences of learning English in the traditional primary classroom.

Teaching resources