In this section, you will find a number of publications, webinar recordings, conference presentations and interviews to help you develop your skills and knowledge as a teacher educator in the professional practice 'Knowing the subject'. All of the content you will find here is from across the TeachingEnglish website and provides insight and ideas to support your work in a variety of aspects related to teacher education.

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Using the phonemic chart

Teachers often disagree on whether or not to use the phonemic chart in their lessons. Watch Peter and Clare argue for and against, then why not tell us what you think.

Stress timing

How do you teach English pronunciation? One area often problematic for learners is stress timing. Watch Rachael below, using chants and rounds to help her learners.

Focusing on language

How do you teach language to teenagers? There are lots of different ways - here are some suggestions.

A young woman asking a question at an event

Young people and politics

This lesson plan for teenage and adult learners at intermediate level and above is based on the theme of young people and politics. 

A young smiling Asian girl being carried by her mother on the street

School holidays

This is a lesson that can be used as learners near the end of term and everyone is looking forward to a long break from school.

Research and insight

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

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