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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 'Understanding learners'. 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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Motivating our learners - mini-event

Watch all of the recordings and download the practical guidance from our three webinars about motivating learners.

Teacher development with a focus on self-directed learning

This webinar explores how to foster self-directed learning and autonomy in English language teacher education.

Beyond resilience: Facilitating learning and well-being in the refugee language classroom

This multi-disciplinary study explored language teachers’ contributions to the Psychological Well-Being (PWB) and educational outcomes of refugee-background students (RBSs) in a University of Sanctuary setting.

How to design tasks which promote creative thinking skills: Part 1

Watch a recording of this webinar looking at how to bring creativity into the classroom.

Teaching English podcast: How can I support my own and my students' wellbeing?

Download the ninth episode, show notes and transcript from series 1 of our podcast 'British Council Teaching English'.

Helping your students become independent learners

Watch a recording of this webinar with Ben Knight.

Challenge and Cognition: Increasing the level of challenge in teenage classes

Watch a recording of our webinar with Sarah Smith and Claire Steele, looking at increasing the level of challenge in the teenage classroom.

Promoting a Supportive Learning Community among Student English Teachers

We approach the start of the upcoming academic year with renewed uncertainty: Will we be able to study face-to-face or will studies continue through distance learning, despite the optimism we enjoyed just a few months ago when it seemed that Covid-19 was under control? One prominent thought in my mind when anticipating what will be, concerns a supportive learning community.

Teaching English Webinar: Classroom setting with boy watching tablet screen

Using children's literature as mirrors, windows and sliding glass doors in primary ELT

Watch a recording of the second in our webinar series 'Using literature with young learners and teenagers', with David Valente.

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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