Teaching resources

Here English language teachers will find ideas and inspiration for use in the classroom, including lesson plans, teaching activities and pronunciation exercises. The resources below are updated on a weekly basis.

ELT Content Update

Materials and ideas for experienced practising EL teachers who want to develop their understanding of teaching practice and be kept up to date on new methodologies.

Weekly article

A weekly article on aspects of ELT methodology and practice.

Lesson plan

A weekly ELT lesson plan with teachers’ notes and classroom materials.

Classroom activity

A weekly teaching activity to try out in class.

Pronunciation

A regularly updated feature on teaching pronunciation. Includes activities for developing pronunciation and downloadable resources.

Literature

Classroom materials for the exploitation of Literature in the ELT classroom.

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External resources

IATEFL

IATEFL is the International Association of English as a Foreign Language. Founded in the UK in 1967, it now has over 3,500 members in 100 different countries throughout the world.

Humanising language teaching magazine

An English Language Teacher's online magazine published 6 times a year and edited by Mario Rinvolucri.

The Internet TESL Journal

A monthly web journal for teachers of English as a second language containing articles and practical activities.

BBC Learning English

A wide range of activities and information for learners of English.