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

Watch a recording of our second webinar with David Heathfield, looking at storytelling in face-to-face teaching.

The New Normal

It's spring! Though there is a snow blizzard outside and the temperature is -10C, spring brings in new hope!

Change the pace of your lessons in 5 minutes

When writing lesson plans, we need to consider a lot of things such as objectives, needs of our students and materials. Read YesimKilic's post below.

Three great no-prep 'filler' ideas

Three, no prep ideas for filling in those last few minutes usefully – or for starting off a class in an upbeat way.

Post Covid-19: Teaching Adaptations

The pandemic has certainly flipped our Education system, with some innovative privileges; but also with lots of uncertainties and learning challenges.

Sample starters full of joy

Every teacher needs some new ideas to make their lessons more enjoyable and particularly on these days when it is becoming more difficult to increase the participation of teaching in remote teaching.

My fantastic five minute activities by S.Akilandeswari

I like to call them 5 minute activities - they are small, fast, interesting and exciting to get your students’ attention and focus instantly. These 5 minutes will make your students ask for more - seize just 5 minutes to make the most of every class.

Planning an Online Lesson

At -40C, schools are closed here in Siberia, but teachers work regardless, both at school and online.

Online Storytelling: Engaging, Personal, Creative

Watch a recording of this webinar with David Heathfield, looking at online storytelling.

Research and insight

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