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A female teacher of Asian background is helping her multi ethnic group of primary-aged learners with reading a book. They are in a school library.

April–June 2025 – Understanding my learners

Find out what's happening across our TeachingEnglish channels in April, May and June 2025. We'll be focusing on the theme of Understanding my learners. For teacher educators, the focus is Understanding teacher learning.

Black female teacher standing at the front of a class, smiling at the camera

February and March 2025 – Planning lessons and courses

Find out what's happening across our TeachingEnglish channels in February and March 2025. We'll be focusing on the theme of Planning lessons and courses. For teacher educators, the focus is Planning teacher learning.

Four teachers looking at a tablet, having a discussion.

December and January – Taking responsibility for professional development

Find out what's happening across our TeachingEnglish channels in December 2024 and January 2025. We'll be focusing on the theme of Taking responsibility for professional development. For teacher educators, the focus is Understanding teacher learning.

October and November 2024 – Knowing the subject

Find out what's happening across our TeachingEnglish channels in October and November 2024. We'll be focusing on the theme of Knowing the subject for teachers and teacher educators.

Male teacher wheelchair user with a laptop in a school computer lab

August and September 2024 – Integrating ICT

Find out what's happening across our TeachingEnglish channels in August and September 2024. We'll be focusing on the theme of Integrating ICT. For teacher educators, the focus is Supporting remote learning.

Smartly dressed Black teacher talking to her colleague

June and July 2024 – Understanding educational policies and practices

Find out what's happening across our TeachingEnglish channels in June and July 2024. We'll be focusing on the theme of Understanding educational policies and practices. For teacher educators, the focus is Adopting inclusive practices.

A group of Chinese students and teacher looking at a tablet

Advancing UK-China Collaboration in ELT Research and Materials Development

The British Council's English Programmes team in China is delighted to present the outcomes of our recent English Materials Development Award (EMaDA) and Research Innovation Award (RIA) programmes.

York St John University launches enhanced online course for teachers

Chris Hall and Rachel Wicaksono, from York St John University, announce the release of a new version of their Changing Englishes online course for teachers.

April and May 2024 – Managing resources

Find out what's happening across our TeachingEnglish channels in April and May 2024. We'll be focusing on the theme of Managing resources. For teacher educators, the focus is Supporting ongoing teacher development.