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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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Language for Resilience: Enhancing resilience of Syrian refugees

This report examines the impact of language on Syrian refugees.

Champion teachers Mexico: stories of exploratory action research

This book presents nine stories of exploratory action research by teachers in Mexico.

Transition from secondary school CLIL to EMI at university: Initial evidence from research in Italy

This paper explores the rapport between Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) and English Medium Instruction.

Understanding learners self-study booklet

This self-study guide for teachers and teacher educators looks at understanding learners

Milica Vukadin - Contextual Grammar Teaching - Activities for Making Grammar Meaningful to Your Students

How do we develop a learning environment where the grammar is learned through exploration without burnout? Keep reading for example activities of thematic contextual grammar activities that develop the four language skills simultaneously.

Taking flight from the intermediate plateau

Watch a recording of the opening plenary talk by Antonia Clare from the World Teachers' Day web conference 2019.

The power and importance of listening

In any language, there are basic linguistic skills that humans need to master in order to communicate effectively, and among those skills are reading, writing, speaking and listening.

Motivating the unmotivated

Ken Wilson outlines ten ways to create an atmosphere that makes students want to come to class. January 2012, London.

Five on 5: Using your brain: what neuroscience can teach us about learning

To celebrate World Teachers' Day on 5 October, Rachael Roberts presented Using your brain: what neuroscience can teach us about learning, a 1-hour webinar for teachers, teacher educators and school leaders.

Research and insight

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