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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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    Here you will find free, self-access, online training and resources designed to develop the skills and knowledge you need as an English language teacher.

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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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A window to the world: Graphic Novels in the Secondary English Language Classroom

Watch a recording of the third in our webinar series 'Using literature with young learners and teenagers’, with Laura McWilliams.

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Taking responsibility for your own professional development
Supporting ongoing teacher professional development

New Ways of Teaching: Skills and CPD for Teachers

Watch a recording of this round table discussion looking at new ways of teaching and the skills teachers need.

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Healthy bodies and minds for every child

Watch a recording of this British Council Education Exchange team webinar, recorded on 23 June 2021. 

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Education exchange: Careers education in a pandemic

Watch a recording of this webinar looking at how the Covid-19 pandemic is reshaping career opportunities for pupils.

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Understanding my professional identity
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Effective Communities of Practice

Watch a recording of this webinar with Ana Garcia-Stone looking at what makes a successful Community of Practice.

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Ready-to-use teaching resources on human trafficking and modern-day slavery

Watch a recording of this webinar with Judy Boyle looking at teaching resources that focus on human trafficking and modern day slavery.

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Online Storytelling: Engaging, Personal, Creative

David Heathfield looks at how storytelling can be used effectively in online English language classes and gives practical advice with clear examples.

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Face-to-Face storytelling: Freedom to share physical and sensory space

David Heathfield looks at the benefits of using storytelling in face-to-face English language classes and gives practical advice with clear examples.

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Using inclusive practices

10 Key Strategies for Teaching in Challenging Circumstances

Watch a recording of this webinar with Chris Sowton, looking at strategies for teaching in challenging circumstances.

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Being English Teachers in Gaza

Watch a recording of this online panel discussion about being a teacher in Gaza.

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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.

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