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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 'Planning lessons and courses'. 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.

Warmers

What kind of warmers do you use with your students?

Personalised speaking

People spend a huge chunk of their everyday conversation time talking about themselves and the people they know, so the most natural thing in the world is for us to invite our students to do the same.

Telling a story

What do you think is important when you tell a story to young learners?

seasons

Four seasons

This lesson is based around the topic of the four seasons.

Creative ways

A teaching pack based on materials developed by the British Council in cooperation with the BBC World Service.

Research and insight

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