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In this section, you will find a number of publications, webinar recordings, conference presentations and interviews, as well as video tips which have been written to help you develop your skills and knowledge as a teacher in the professional practice 'Knowing the subject'. From advice on how to teach primary-aged students to supporting adult learners in the EFL classroom, the content you will find here is practical, insightful and full of ideas to support your teaching and planning for all kinds of learners.

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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.

Webinar: Spoken grammar/lexical approach

Spoken grammar/lexical approach

Watch a recording of this webinar with Hania Kryszewska, where she looks at focusing on lexis and the lexical approach.

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 teacher helping a group of young Asian learners with reading

Extensive reading: why it is good for our students and for us

In this, the first of two articles for TeachingEnglish, Alan Maley considers the benefits extensive reading can bring to English language learners and teachers.

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.

Action plan for teachers

Action Plan for Teachers is a practical guide for teachers of English.

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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