The Teaching Knowledge Database

teachingEnglish has started an A-Z collection of key terms to help you develop your teaching knowledge. Each entry includes a definition, an example and classroom tips. Download the database browser, submit entries yourself, and let's construct knowledge together!

This book belongs in the home library of...

No matter how 'digitised' our world has become, bookplates remain a fun way to encourage learners of all ages to cherish their favourite books. My Home Library tells us where bookplates come from, and offers lovely printables and ideas. Enjoy!

Six levels to master a topic

Bloom's taxonomy is a useful framework which can help us understand classroom tasks better. It consists of six categories: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation - and skills to go with each. Check out the details and some practical ideas.

Phrasal verb help

If you too find phrasal verbs tricky, here's a good collection from Dave's ESL Cafe helpfully sorted in three different ways. Or have a look at Phrasal Verb Demon for quizzes, a phrasal verb dictionary, and advice for teachers.

"Oh dear! Oh dear! I shall be too late!" said the ...

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland was probably the first children's novel without a hidden educational purpose. Fun for the sake of fun! It's also one of the Icons of England, and a lovely teaching topic. Here's a quick quiz, study guide and printables.

Chateau Meddybemps

A fun website where the characters and stories from the island of Meddybemps help younger children develop learning skills in playful ways. Check out the learning games, the Teacher's Guide, and the Skills Table for activities and their purposes.