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Our practical teaching resources are divided into three main areas, which you’ll see in the top menu: ‘Teaching primary’ for learners aged 5-12, ‘Teaching secondary’ for learners aged 13-17 and ‘Teaching adults’ for learners aged 18 and above.

Find a wide range of lesson plans for teaching English in your secondary classroom, written by young learner experts from around the world.

There are full lesson plans to choose from, covering different topics and themes, all organised according to the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR), as well as shorter activities to help your learners improve their English in engaging, motivating and enjoyable ways.

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This series provides ready-made pathways of professional development resources for English teachers. Choose a pathway below to help you develop your knowledge and skills in a particular area of English language teaching.