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Find out what's happening across our TeachingEnglish channels in October and November 2024.

Welcome to TeachingEnglish

Be part of the world’s largest online English teaching community. TeachingEnglish is a global programme for English teachers and teacher educators, drawing on UK and local expertise, and the unique insight and experience of the British Council. Build your professional network, share ideas and knowhow, and stay up to date with the latest research and innovations in teaching. You’ll find lesson plans, events and learning resources to support your practice, as well as new opportunities to help your career grow – whether you’re taking your first steps as an English language teacher, or your next steps as a teacher educator.

Practical classroom material

Get free lesson plans and activities to use with primary, secondary and adult English language learners

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Latest events and opportunities

Join us on 13 November 2024 for practical sessions on how to teach reading, writing, listening and speaking in the English Language classroom.

In this episode, We'am and Chris are discussing what we mean by 'native speaker', and if we really need to sound like one when we teach and speak English.

Develop your understanding of functional language and grammar and learn how to apply this knowledge to your teaching. Access our Understanding language systems training course now – enrol until 23 November.

Don't worry if you missed it! Watch the videos from our three day online event featuring webinars by and for English teachers all over the world. 

Professional development

You can find hundreds of resources to support your professional development as a teacher or a teacher educator  or top up your professional development with our podcasts . All of our resources are mapped to the unique professional practices from our Continuing Professional Development frameworks. Explore our three featured professional practices below.

Integrating ICT

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Assessing learning

Managing teacher learning.

See all our professional development resources

Research and insight

Browse fascinating case studies, research papers, publications and books by researchers and ELT experts from around the world.

See our publications, research and insight

Study in the UK

‘the quality of teaching in the uk is something i’ve never had before in my life - it’s been worth every penny. my studies in the uk have very good career potential.’, life and learning in the uk great futures happen when you study in the uk.

• World-ranked universities
• Innovative teaching
• Unforgettable student experience
• Post-study work opportunities

Student stories, tips and advice from our social channels

Budgeting tips, ayra, bournemouth university.

Want to make your money go further while studying? Ayra shares some top money saving tips for students in the UK.

Scholarships

Rawan, llm international human rights law, university of essex.

Thinking about studying law but need help with funding? Meet Rawan, who received a GREAT scholarship to study human rights law in the UK.

Study more efficiently

Our top tips.

Learn how to get the most out of your studies and reduce exam stress with our top tips. Don't forget there's plenty of support available at your university.

Studying art and design

Jiabin, ma children's book illustration, anglia ruskin university.

‘We are encouraged to experiment and innovate'. Watch Jiabin as she shows you around Anglia Ruskin University's Cambridge School of Art.

Plan your studies

The UK offers a huge variety of study options. But where do you start? We are here to help with practical information, from choosing your university to applying.

Scholarships and funding

Would you like to turn your dream of studying in the UK into a reality? There are many funding and scholarship options available for international students.

Moving to the UK

Need information and advice about moving to the UK once you have accepted your offer? Here you will find advice on visas, accommodations and life in the UK.

Planning your budget How much does it cost to study in the UK?

Studying in the UK is a valuable investment in your future. But how much will it all cost? Here are some highlights to help you plan:

• Tuition fees: typically between £11,400 and £30,000 annually
• Living costs: between £900 and £1,400 a month
• Weekly shop: £35 on average per person

There are also a lot of discounts and funding options available to students. Take a look at our costs page to plan your budget.

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