Resource books

We have a wide variety of books, self access guides and resource books for you to download in pdf format. We also have several practical activity books full of ideas and photocopiable material for you to use in the English language teaching classroom and teacher training room.

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Remote teaching tips

This publication offers a range of practical tips and advice for remote teaching in all contexts.

Promoting 21st century skills – group study guide

This group study guide for teachers and teacher educators looks at promoting 21st century skills.

Mentoring teachers to research their classrooms: a practical handbook

This free handbook is a step-by-step guide for mentors supporting teacher researchers.

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Group study guides for teachers

A collection of group study guides to help teachers work together on their professional development.

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How to use our group study guides

This publication gives tips and guidance for teachers, teachers educators and teaching associations on how to use our group study guides for professional development.

Understanding educational policies and practices – group study guide

This group study guide for teachers and teacher educators looks at understanding educational policies and practices.

Using multilingual approaches – group study guide

This group study guide for teachers and teacher educators looks at how to use multilingual approaches.

Using inclusive practices – group study guide

This group study guide for teachers and teacher educators looks at using inclusive practices.

Taking responsibility for professional development – group study guide

This group study guide for teachers and teacher educators looks at taking responsibility for professional development.

Using multilingual approaches - moving from theory to practice

A resource book of strategies, activities and projects for the classroom.

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CPD Framework for teacher educators

The British Council’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Framework is a guide to all those involved in education of teachers.

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Creativity in the English language classroom

The focus of this book is on practical activities which can help to nurture, develop and motivate our students.

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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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