Extra! Extra! Newspaper reading activities!

Newspapers can help students develop a better understand of world's current affairs as well as sharpen their language skills. For us teachers, lots of nice possibilities for reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and speaking activities. teachingEnglish tells you how.

Photo opportunities

Using photographs in the classroom helps widen students' understanding of cultural diversity through creative and fun activities. And if you fancy digital photography, here's a nice introduction, ideas, and high-tech projects for skilled users. Check copyright rules!

The Flatmates

BBC's just launched its first interactive online soap for English language learners. The Flatmates are multicultural youth studying, working and enjoying life in the UK. Every Monday, a new episode, language point, quiz and the online vote...You decide!

How many words do you need?

Learning words is an important part of language learning. Word Surfing offers lots of nice links to vocabulary tests, exercises, quizzes, word lists, and strategies for storing and learning new words. Check them all out!

Cool cross-curriculum activities

Wondering how to explore science, geography and other subjects in your classes? National Geographic Kids has it all: a colouring book, a bookmark factory, science experiments, sports and games, a cartoon factory, geography games, and lots more!

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

A new film of this much-loved children's classic story by Roald Dahl is now on general release. Check the storyline, an extract, downloads, a few activities and take students on Charlie's journey through the fantastic chocolate factory. Happy adventure!