If you are a newly qualified or experienced English language teacher looking for support, we can provide you with teaching materials, tips and resources specifically designed by British Council teachers for use with young learners and teens.
November 5th 2005 marks the 400th anniversary of the famous Gunpowder Plot when Guy Fawkes and his conspirators attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London. Bonfire Night is celebrated throughout Britain on the evening of the 5th of November with firework displays.
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Art is an important part of the young learners’ development at school and can also be part of their English learning. Colouring shouldn’t and needn’t however become simply a means to fill in time. Here we look at different ways to use colouring and drawing and to practise English at the same time.
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This speaking activity gets students to think in English and use their memory, simultaneously. It works well with factual texts in EFL, texts used in CLIL lessons and quizzes related to any subject.
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This is a lesson plan based around the British royal family. It has the usual mix of vocabulary, reading and speaking activities, as well as a royal roleplay!
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