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Talking English
 An interactive encyclopaedia?
That's exactly it. Wikipedia is a free online encyclopaedia that anyone can edit. In other words, we, teachers and students, can write about things of local relevance and get it published. Read the help pages and have a 'wikigo'!
Wikipedia - free encyclopedia,
 Writing that is a pleasure to read...
New Writing website, image © British Council
New Writing is British Council's annual collection of stories by new talented authors. Teaching resources accompany the reads and there's also a nice lesson plan on teaching English. However, if writing is your talent, deadline for submissions is 30 June!
 Under the sea...
Fancy a little break in routine? What could be better than a class under the sea? At Monterey Bay Aquarium you'll find cool online and paper games, colouring pages, craft making and lots more. Happy diving!
Under the sea
 The person in you
Humanising Language Teaching
Knowledge and skills are surely essential for becoming a good teacher. However, a humanising view of teaching says it is the person in the teacher that changes students for life. Find out how to allow more of yourself into your teaching
 Listen, listen, and listen!
Students need to brush up their listening? Check out these various listening practice materials. Need to brush up your own listening? Listening regularly to the radio is key. Check out BBC Online Radio and go for it!
Listen
 The British and their gardens
British gardens, image © British Council
The history of British gardening is i.m.p.r.e.s.s.i.v.e. What about sharing it with your students? They can design a historical garden, enjoy the cool green activities on Climbers and Creepers at Kew Gardens and even grow a little greenery!
More English Language Resources
If you are a learner or teacher of English, LearnEnglish has something for you.
Search English - a news, information and networking tool for English language teaching professionals.
go4english.com: An innovative English language learning tool designed exclusively for the Arab World
TeachingEnglish - produced by the BBC and the British Council as a resource for teachers.

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