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"15.08.2017 08:00:00"    Music can be a great learning tool in the classroom but most teachers stop at using songs to teach vocabulary or grammar. These few tips will explain other ways music can help you keep your students motivated and focused.

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"13.08.2017 08:00:00" britishcouncil.org How can teachers avoid burnout? | British Council What are the signs of burnout and how can we avoid it? Teacher trainer Agi Enyedi looks at the issues and provides some advice ahead of her related webinar on 15 May 2015. 'Teacher burnout' is something everyone working in education feels at some point. This text will give you a few pointers that will help you recognise it and explain how to deal with it.
"31.07.2017 08:00:00"    Music can be a great learning tool in the classroom but most teachers stop at using songs to teach vocabulary or grammar. These few tips will explain other ways music can help you keep your students motivated and focused.

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"28.07.2017 08:00:00" britishcouncil.org.tr English in Early Childhood | British Council This free online course will help you explore the best way on how young children learn English as an additional language while they're still learning their mother tongue. Join the course between 20 March and 01 May 2017. Did you know that young children learn best through play? Learn how to create the right environment for teaching English to young learners with our free online course. https://www.britishcouncil.org.tr/en/english/mooc/english-in-early-childhood
"23.07.2017 08:00:00"    Are you a teacher working with teenagers? Aptis for Teens is a flexible and relevant English language test designed for your students' needs. https://www.britishcouncil.org.tr/en/exam/aptis/assessment-needs/schools/teens
"10.07.2017 12:29:39" teachingenglish.org.uk Learning styles discussion forum Introduction We will be hosting a webinar on the topic of Learning Styles. The webinar will include three presentations followed by discussion among the presenters and Q&A from the audience.

For more information about the presentations and the link to register,
"07.07.2017 08:00:00" teachingenglish.org.uk My sea creature They are introduced to different sea animals through flashcard games. Using the flashcards, the teacher describes sea animals for children to guess. Try our lesson about sea creatures! In this lesson young learners are introduced to different sea animals through flashcard games. See the lesson! http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/my-sea-creature
"26.06.2017 08:00:00" harrypotter.bloomsbury.com Harry Potter | Harry Potter Book Discussion Guides for Teachers - Harry Potter Book Reading Group Guides Harry Potter discussion guides that outline a host of ideas for discussions and other activities that can be used in the classroom, in a reading group or at home. Found online at: http://www.harrypotter.bloomsbury.com/uk/ The world met Harry Potter 20 years ago today! “The Harry Potter books make excellent starting points for discussion. These guides outline a host of ideas for discussions and other activities that can be used in the classroom, in a reading group or at
"25.06.2017 08:00:00" harrypotter.bloomsbury.com Harry Potter | Harry Potter reading Certificates - Harry Potter Books Series Reward your reading group or students with downloadable Harry Potter reading certificates at http://www.harrypotter.bloomsbury.com Tomorrow we will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of the first book in the Harry Potter series, “Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone”. Certificates can be a great incentive to encourage your class to read.
Click on this link to download this
"23.06.2017 08:00:00" britishcouncil.org.tr Teaching for Success: Learning and Learners | British Council This free online course is for English language teachers around the world. It will help you develop the skills and practices you need for your continuing professional development. Join our course and connect with other English language teachers who can help you with your professional development. https://goo.gl/29pkYr
"20.06.2017 07:29:12" teachingenglish.org.uk James Taylor - What I've learned from teaching teenagers Just over a year ago, James started a new job. After ten years as a teacher, he was going to start teaching groups of teenagers for the first time. Join us today at 15.00 for a webinar by James Taylor – What I've learned from teaching teenagers https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/james-taylor-what-ive-learned-teaching-teenagers
"18.06.2017 12:53:39"  British Council Turkey Are you an English teacher? Join our free online course and learn how to integrate ICT and multilingual approaches in into your curiculum in order to prepare your students for the modern world.  https://goo.gl/29pkYr
"14.06.2017 12:13:30"  British Council Turkey ELTons Awards'u daha önce duydunuz mu? Her yıl İngilizce dil öğretimi alanındaki yenilikçi yaklaşımları ödüllendiren ELTons Awards hakkında daha fazla bilgi almak istiyorsanız bu akşam saat 19.30'daki canlı yayınımızı kaçırmayın! Ayrıca bu yılın kazanan
"11.05.2017 07:06:50"  British Council Turkey Don't worry if you missed the IATEFL conference this year. The British Council has teamed up with IATEFL to provide online recordings of the 2017 conference. Catch up with your continuing professional development by watching 40 sessions and many more
"08.05.2017 08:00:00" teachingenglish.org.uk Assessing young learners The materials in this toolkit were developed as part of a British Council funded research project which explored teacher attitudes to assessment and their training needs. Are you interested in how to assess young learners better? This free short training module provides an overview of the issues around assessing English as a foreign language for young learners. Visit our web page: https://goo.gl/AGSuL2
"05.05.2017 12:27:14" teachingenglish.org.uk Rants and Raves - Planning an excursion In this lesson, students will listen to a dialogue in a travel agents. They will put the dialogue in the correct order and listen to check answers. Do you want to try an exercise with your students about planning an excursion? Check our lesson plan, ask them to listen to the dialogue at a travel agent and put the dialogue in the correct order. Join now  https://goo.gl/IPoRlx
"08.03.2017 08:00:00" teachingenglish.org.uk Women in science The lesson begins by challenging some stereotypes and asking students to consider why there aren't more women in science. Today is the International Women's Day! This lesson will help raise awareness of some of the reasons why women are relatively poorly represented in science: https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/women-science
"16.02.2017 14:48:28"  British Council Turkey “İşveren, Mezun ve Akademisyen Gözüyle İngilizce, Mesleki Beceri Ve İstihdam” isimli etkinliğimiz; yarın Özyeğin Üniversitesi'nde. Etkinliğimizde; Türkiye'deki Yükseköğretim Kurumları'nda verilen İngilizce eğitimi ile istihdam edilebilirlik seviyesinde
"13.02.2017 19:00:35" Exploring English, skills and employability Exploring English, skills and employability Exploring English, skills and employability: Industry, alumni and academia - British Council and Özyeğin University

The aim of this one day conference is to discuss the recommendations of The State of English in Higher Education in Turkey with key
"08.02.2017 08:00:03" tesol.org Summit 2017 What does it mean to be an English language educator, researcher, or advocate? Where is the TESOL profession headed? Join TESOL International Association for a global conversation, both online and face-to-face, regarding the future of our ever-changing We partner with TESOL International Association to webcast a Summit on the Future of the Profession, for English language teachers and decision-makers worldwide. Summit on the Future of the TESOL/ELT Profession is on Thursday 9 and Friday 10 February 2017
"05.02.2017 07:57:04"  British Council Turkey Öğrencilerin öğrenme isteğini nasıl artırabiliriz? 26 yıldır öğretmenlik yapan Cristina Cabal'den öğrencilerin motivasyonunu güçlendirecek önemli tüyoları dinlemek ister misiniz?
"10.01.2017 12:37:04"  British Council Turkey Our new webinar for teachers on the new British Council online offer is on 12 January. This webinar will guide teachers through the British Council's approach to online teacher development. Register now for free:
"28.12.2016 06:21:38"  British Council Turkey Yeni yılınız kutlu olsun! 2017'nin hepinize sağlık, başarı ve mutluluk getirmesini dileriz. - British Council Türkiye Ekibi
Happy New Year! We wish you health, success and happiness in 2017. - British Council Turkey Team Yeni Yılınız Kutlu Olsun! Happy New Year!
"24.11.2016 08:59:51"  British Council Turkey Öğretmenlik diğer tüm meslekleri yaratan yegane meslektir. Öğretmenler Gününüz Kutlu Olsun.
Teaching is the one profession that creates all other professions. Happy Teachers Day.  #24KasımÖğretmenlerGünü
"18.11.2016 09:27:32" englishagenda.britishcouncil.org Teaching English in large classes – a sociocultural approach After identifying some of the challenges of teaching English in large classes, this webinar looks at ways in which teachers of large classes can develop their own solutions appropriate to the context in which they work. We take a sociocultural approach to “Teaching English in large classes – a sociocultural approach” webinar will take place tomorrow at 16.30 (13.30 UK time). 
Find out the details and register for
"04.11.2016 08:00:00" britishcouncil.org Five essential tips for teaching very young children English | British Council Are you daunted by the prospect of teaching English to very young children? Sheona Gilmour, lead educator on our new online course for teachers and parents, offers a few tips. 'Teaching English to very young children can be challenging, especially if you haven't done any training for the early years classroom. The first time I walked into a kindergarten, I didn't want to go back the next day.
"29.10.2016 08:28:10"  British Council Turkey Cumhuriyet Bayramı Kutlu Olsun. 
Happy Republic Day.
"26.10.2016 13:11:19"  British Council Turkey Have you produced an innovative and functional ELT product or service in the last two years? Find out more about the categories and how to apply on the ELTons 2017 website. The deadline for applications is 4 November 2016.
"13.10.2016 10:47:05"  British Council Turkey “Türkiye'deki Devlet Okullarında İngilizce Dilinin Öğretimine İlişkin Ulusal İhtiyaç Analizi” raporuna web sayfamızdan ulaşabilirsiniz.
Bu rapor devlet okullarında yabancı dil ve özellikle İngilizce eğitiminin durumu üzerine bir değerlendirme
"05.10.2016 07:20:41"  British Council Turkey Happy World Teachers Day! To celebrate the amazing work that teachers do, let's all give a #WorldOfThanks to teachers across the globe. In the comments below, let us know about a teacher who has inspired you or if you are a teacher, tell us why you like
"30.09.2016 15:23:28"  British Council Turkey İngilizce öğretmenleri için düzenlenen "Teaching for Success" online konferansına katılın.
"29.09.2016 08:16:45"  British Council Turkey Öğretmen ve eğitimciler için düzenlenen "Teaching for Success" online konferansına katılın ve profesyonel gelişim hakkında daha fazlasını öğrenin.
"25.09.2016 07:34:44"  British Council Turkey 'Be not afraid of greatness'. Help your students discover Shakespeare and his relevance in today's world with our free Shakespeare Lives in Schools teacher resource pack. It explores the key themes of modern life with ready-made activities to support you
"19.09.2016 15:01:58"  British Council Turkey If you are an English teacher don't miss the opportunity to apply for ELTons 2017 international awards that are celebrating innovation in English language teaching (ELT). Find out more here: http://bit.ly/2c5k96A
"19.09.2016 09:42:54"  British Council Turkey Do you remember falling in love with Shakespeare? Start your learners on their own life-long journey with him this academic year by downloading our free Shakespeare Lives in Schools teacher resource pack. It's full of fun creative activities that explore
"15.06.2016 13:30:15"  Orta Dogu Teknik Universitesi ODTÜ Modern Diller Bölümü Öğretim Görevlisi Aylin Graves, her sene British Council tarafından verilen uluslararası ELTons Ödüllerinin "Macmillan Education Award for New Talent in Writing" kategorisini, "Academic English for the 21st Century" başlıklı
"13.06.2016 14:44:03"  British Council Turkey See the details and photos of our 3rd event at Ege University on Higher Education Research #HEEnglishTR http://www.britishcouncil.org.tr/en/teach/elt-publications/he-research
"26.05.2016 06:00:00" britishcouncil.org.tr Yükseköğretimde İngilizce Dil Öğretimi Konferansı | British Council Konferans, 26-27 Mayıs 2016 tarihinde Ege Üniversitesi kampusünde düzenlenecektir. Ege Üniversitesi Yabancı Diller Okulu ve British Council işbirliği ile düzenlenen uluslararası ELT konferansı bugün ve yarın Ege Üniversitesi kampüsünde! Yükseköğretimde İngilizce Dil Öğretimi Kalitesinin Geliştirilmesi temalı bu konferansımızı
"24.05.2016 12:00:00" britishcouncil.org.tr Yükseköğretimde İngilizce Dil Öğretimi Konferansı | British Council Konferans, 26-27 Mayıs 2016 tarihinde Ege Üniversitesi kampusünde düzenlenecektir. British Council ve Ege Üniversitesi Yabancı Diller Okulu işbirliğiyle gerçekleştirilecek "Yükseköğretimde İngilizce Dil Öğretimi Kalitesinin Geliştirilmesi" temalı uluslararası ELT konferansı; 26 ve 27 Mayıs tarihlerinde Ege Üniversitesi kampüsünde.
"24.05.2016 09:57:34" International ELT Conference: Cultivation of Quality Culture in ELT in Higher Education International ELT Conference: Cultivation of Quality Culture in ELT in Higher Education Ege University School of Foreign Languages and the British Council are proud to announce the international ELT conference that will take place on May 26-27, 2016 at Ege University Campus, İzmir, Turkey. The theme of this event has been set as Cultivation
"23.04.2016 11:58:03"  UKinTurkey TÜRKÇE:
23 Nisan Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı'nda British Embassy School Ankara (BESA) öğrencileri #ShakespeareLives kampanyasına destek veriyor: Eğitim her çocuğun hakkıdır!:
“23 Nisan Uluslararası Çocuk Bayramı'nda, dünyanın en yoksul
"31.03.2016 18:56:54" learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org Speak | LearnEnglish Kids | British Council In this section Sam and Pam want to learn how to speak English. Listen and watch their adventure stories and try to hear all the English phonemes that they can hear. Can you say the sounds too? In this section Sam and Pam want to learn how to speak English. Young Learners will listen and watch their adventure stories and try 
to  hear all the English phonemes that they can hear.

http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/speak
"31.03.2016 08:19:35" learnenglish.britishcouncil.org UK Culture Find out all about contemporary culture in the UK in this video and audio series for intermediate and advanced learners. Find out all about contemporary culture in the UK in this video and audio series for intermediate and advanced learners.

http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/uk-culture
"30.03.2016 07:03:00" learnenglish.britishcouncil.org Sounds Right Sounds Right is the British Council's first pronunciation chart for learners and teachers worldwide. Sounds Right is the British Council's first pronunciation chart for learners and teachers worldwide. This app is for the iPad.

http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/apps/sounds-right
"29.03.2016 19:07:53" learnenglish.britishcouncil.org Quick Grammar This reference section provides brief explanations of 48 of the more common areas of grammar, each with an activity to help you learn. This reference section provides brief explanations of 48 of the more common areas of grammar, each with an activity to help you learn.
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/quick-grammar
"29.03.2016 08:24:44" learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org LearnEnglish Teens | British Council Learn English Teens provides information, tips and resources to help teenagers learn English. This section gives advice for different types of speaking tests and exams. You can watch these six videos of real students doing speaking exams.
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org
"28.03.2016 20:43:25" teachingenglish.org.uk Energising classes laurendamas replied on 29 June, 2011 - 21:05Permalink Energising classes Thank you Dale for sharing tips and ideas to ‘energising classes’. Always useful to reflect on different warming-up strategies, and what might work best with different age groups and Do you have days when your learners seem tired or lacking in energy? How do you re-energise them?
Watch Dale's tips and let us know your ideas in the comments.
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/energising-classes
"28.03.2016 11:00:24" learnenglish.britishcouncil.org Spelloween Spelling is terrifying! Can you spell quickly or will your fear be too much? Spelloween is a game for spelling and teens will love it.
#spelling #vocabulary #games

http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/games/spelloween
"27.03.2016 07:51:09" teachingenglish.org.uk Getting the whole class talking  Getting the whole class talking. This is never easy - but some suggestions here might help! #speaking
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/getting-whole-class-talking-0
"26.03.2016 18:24:56" teachingenglish.org.uk Teaching writing From task preparation to a suggested correction code, our Teaching writing poster gives you lots of ideas to use in the classroom. From task preparation to a suggested correction code, our Teaching Writing poster gives you lots of ideas to use in the classroom. #writing

http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/teaching-writing
"26.03.2016 08:36:52" learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org Beatrix Potter | LearnEnglish Kids | British Council This short story and others from our website are also available on our Playtime app. There’s more information on how to download the app for parents and teachers here. Sure some of your students have read Beatrix Potter stories. Here is a full lesson that you may want to use with your young learners.

http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/stories/beatrix-potter
"25.03.2016 18:45:56" learnenglish.britishcouncil.org The Broken Mirror, The Black Cat, and Lots of Good Luck Nikos was an ordinary man. One thing that he did not believe in was superstition. But when so many things that are meant to cause bad luck started bringing him good luck he began to wonder... Do you believe in superstitions? How about your students?
Here is a whole reading and listening lesson for you.

http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/stories-and-poems/broken-mirror-black-cat-and-lots-good-luck
"25.03.2016 11:01:54" teachingenglish.org.uk Phonemic chart This is the British Council phonemic chart. Help your students hear the sounds of English by clicking on the symbols below. Click on the top right hand corner of each symbol to hear sample words including the sounds. Help your students hear the sounds of English by clicking on the symbols. 
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/phonemic-chart
"24.03.2016 23:03:34" learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org Buzz and Bob's big adventure | LearnEnglish Kids | British Council Buzz and Bob are on holiday at an adventure camp. What sports do you think they will do there? Read the story and find out. Buzz and Bob are on holiday at an adventure camp. What sports do you think they will do there? 
A full story lesson that you can use with your young learners.
http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/stories/buzz-and-bobs-big-adventure
"24.03.2016 10:48:50" teachingenglish.org.uk Dictionary skills for primary students In this fun and engaging lesson plan for primary pupils aged 8 or over, you will find a quiz to help your learners develop their reading and dictionary skills, as well as a series of enjoyable tasks designed to promote group work. This fun and engaging lesson is for Primary students above 8 years old and develops students reading and dictionary skills.
#younglearners #reading 
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/dictionary-skills-primary-students
"23.03.2016 19:04:04" teachingenglish.org.uk Teacher talk - Error correction In this video, the theme is ways of correcting mistakes. Rachael Roberts, David Petrie, Sylvia Guinan, Lizzie Pinard and David Dodgson give practical tips and strategies we can use to help our learners notice their own mistakes and encourage In this video, the theme is ways of correcting mistakes. Rachael Roberts, David Petrie, Sylvia Guinan, Lizzie Pinard and David Dodgson give practical tips and strategies we can use to help our learners notice their own mistakes and encourage
"23.03.2016 12:31:32" learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org Animal band quiz | LearnEnglish Kids | British Council © British Council The United Kingdom's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. A registered charity: 209131 (England and Wales) SC037733 (Scotland). How much do you know about music? Play this game with your young learners to see how well the animal band plays.
#younglearners
http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/fun-games/animal-band-quiz
"22.03.2016 18:25:12" premierskillsenglish.britishcouncil.org Premier Skills English Premier Skills English helps teachers and learners of English with free, football-based learning activities and materials to download. Your students can practise their listening skills with these audio texts. You can use the activities in class. #teens #listening
http://premierskillsenglish.britishcouncil.org/skills/listen
"21.03.2016 19:04:18" teachingenglish.org.uk Build confidence through leadership Helping a student to advance in their language learning activities normally depends upon how confident they are in actually using the skills that they are learning. Children at school and college tend to build their own self esteem and confidence levels Helping a student to advance in their language learning activities normally depends upon how confident they are in learning.
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/blogs/rachel-boyce/build-confidence-through-leadership
"21.03.2016 08:37:52" learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org Flashcards | LearnEnglish Kids | British Council © British Council The United Kingdom's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. A registered charity: 209131 (England and Wales) SC037733 (Scotland). Have a look at the whole collection of flashcards on LearnEnglish kids. #younglearners #flashcards
http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/flashcards
"19.03.2016 18:19:00" teachingenglish.org.uk Teens classroom rules posters - Funky pink Download our Funky pink classroom rules poster for your secondary classroom. Our posters are available in four colourful themes, all featuring the emoticon characters from our LearnEnglish Teens website. Download our Funky pink classroom rules poster for your secondary classroom.
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/teens-classroom-rules-posters-funky-pink
"19.03.2016 08:17:00" learnenglish.britishcouncil.org Wordshake How many points can you get in 3 minutes? Longer words score more points! How many points can you get in 3 minutes? Longer words score more points! A fun word game.

http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/games/wordshake
"18.03.2016 18:15:00" learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org Beach | LearnEnglish Kids | British Council © British Council The United Kingdom's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. A registered charity: 209131 (England and Wales) SC037733 (Scotland). Here is a great game if you're teaching colours to young learners.
http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/word-games/paint-it/beach
"18.03.2016 08:14:00" learnenglish.britishcouncil.org Teaching English - British Council Turkey  Your students can download these apps and study on their own time.
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/apps
"17.03.2016 21:13:00" teachingenglish.org.uk Free time with primary students This lesson plan for teachers of Primary students is about playground vocabulary. Students will listen to a story; play an online game and practise speaking and writing. This lesson plan for teachers of Primary students is about playground vocabulary. Students will listen to a story; play an online game and practise speaking and writing.
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/free-time-primary-students
"17.03.2016 17:08:54"  British Council Turkey Looking at education from a wide angle...multiple perspectives..
British Council & ASAM conference
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"17.03.2016 08:12:00" learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org Songs | LearnEnglish Kids | British Council Do you like listening to songs in English? Singing songs is a great way to get better at speaking English and we have lots of great songs for you to enjoy! Is it your first time here? Try these songs first. Have fun! Singing songs is a great way to get better at speaking English and we have lots of great songs for you to enjoy!
http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/songs
"16.03.2016 19:13:00" learnenglish.britishcouncil.org Magazine A selection of recorded articles covering a wide range of topics. They are suitable for intermediate to advanced learners. These magazine articles are suitable for intermediate to advanced learners.

http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/magazine
"16.03.2016 08:00:00" learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org Tricky words | LearnEnglish Kids | British Council In this section Sam and Pam want to learn how to spell English words. Listen and watch their adventure stories and learn how to spell with them. Each story has a new spelling rule so try and learn all the rules to become a super speller! In this section Sam and Pam want to learn how to spell English words. Young Leraners will listen and watch their adventure stories and learn how to spell with them

http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/tricky-words
"15.03.2016 20:57:13" teachingenglish.org.uk Reading and Young Learners In this article, Wendy Arnold and Fiona Malcolm explore why we need to develop reading skills with young learners and offer tips and advice on how we can do it. In this article, Wendy Arnold and Fiona Malcolm explore why we need to develop reading skills with young learners and offer tips and advice on how we can do it.

http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/reading-young-learners
"14.03.2016 18:30:01" learnenglish.britishcouncil.org How To... Check out this series of videos and see how to say the right thing in very different situations. Check out this series of videos and see how to say the right thing in very different situations. You can choose one for eachweek.

http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/how-to
"14.03.2016 08:00:01" teachingenglish.org.uk Course planning Being able to plan well is one of the key skills that a teacher needs to have.  It involves being able to imagine what is going to happen in the classroom, and to make choices based on this imagined experience.  Planning also involves the ability to zoom Being able to plan well is one of the key skills that a teacher needs to have. 

http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/course-planning
"13.03.2016 11:35:00" teachingenglish.org.uk Critical thinking Our latest tip looks at ‘Critical thinking’. Watch Alister using the map of the world with his young learner class to encourage greater critical thinking in language learning. This video tip looks at ‘Critical thinking’. Watch Alister using the map of the world with his young learner class to encourage greater critical thinking in language learning. #webinars
"12.03.2016 20:33:00" learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org Story maker | LearnEnglish Kids | British Council Click on 'next'. Then choose a fairy story, a horror story, or a science fiction story. Wait for the story maker to load, then answer the questions - choose the characters, words and places or write your own! Then the story maker will 'make' your story - Do your students like writing? They can write their stories here.
http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/make-your-own/story-maker
#apps #writing #stories
"12.03.2016 08:32:00" teachingenglish.org.uk In one ear out of the other: how knowing about memory might help us in the classroom At a recent teacher’s meeting, I asked colleagues how many had learners in their classes who seem to miss part or all of instructions. The response was unanimous; everyone had someone and the conversation soon included descriptions of particular A very common problem, isn't it?How can I teach English to a learner who seems not to listen properly?
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/one-ear-out-other-how-knowing-about-memory-might-help-us-classroom
"11.03.2016 20:19:39" teachingenglish.org.uk Drawing dictation This lesson is for teenagers or young adults with a language level of A2-B2 and focuses on using prepositions of place to describe and draw a picture. This lesson is for teenagers or young adults with a language level of A2-B2 and focuses on using prepositions of place to describe and draw a picture.

http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/drawing-dictation
"11.03.2016 06:15:01" learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org Tongue twisters | LearnEnglish Kids | British Council Listening to tongue twisters is one way to improve your English pronunciation. It's very difficult to say tongue twisters in English so don't worry if you can't do it very well at first, just have fun! Tongue twisters can be a great warmer or a gap filler too
http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/tongue-twisters
"10.03.2016 21:23:05" teachingenglish.org.uk Draw a story This lesson uses a wonderful idea from Chris Riddell, currently the 'children's laureate', of turning children into illustrators. Create a picture story with your young learners using this lesson plan and a story from LearnEnglish Kids. #younglearners 
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/draw-a-story
"10.03.2016 12:47:40" learnenglish.britishcouncil.org I wanna talk about... In this series of podcasts different people talk about things that interest them or interesting things they have done or seen. In this series of podcasts different people talk about things that interest them or interesting things they have done or seen. #listening
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/talk-about
"09.03.2016 19:30:34" learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org Comic strip maker | LearnEnglish Kids | British Council © British Council The United Kingdom's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. A registered charity: 209131 (England and Wales) SC037733 (Scotland). Children can practise their writing skills and use their creativity by making a comic strip in English. Have a look at this comic strip maker

http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/make-your-own/comic-strip-maker
"09.03.2016 12:57:55" teachingenglish.org.uk Teaching vocabulary Find out about flashcards, backs to the board and word bag activities in our teaching vocabulary poster that you can take into your classroom or have in the staffroom. Find out about flashcards, backs to the board and word bag activities in our teaching vocabulary poster that you can take into 
your classroom or have in the staffroom. #vocabulary
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/teaching-vocabulary
"08.03.2016 21:01:18" teachingenglish.org.uk An activity I use again and again - Rachael Roberts This is an activity which works at pretty much any level from Pre-Intermediate upwards. It works with classes you know well, and with classes you’ve only just met. In fact, I often use it if I have to do a last minute cover with no time to prepare This is an activity which works at pretty much any level from Pre-Intermediate upwards.

http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/blogs/rachael-roberts/activity-i-use-again-again-rachael-roberts
"08.03.2016 08:23:56" learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org I can sing a rainbow | LearnEnglish Kids | British Council Yes, the colors is wrong. But in Indonesia, it's known as 7 colors. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and the last is purple. I can sing a rainbow is a beautiful song for very young learners. The activity is also printable. #younglearners #songs

http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/songs/i-can-sing-rainbow
"07.03.2016 17:59:24" learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org A Midsummer Night's Dream | LearnEnglish Kids | British Council What will happen to Demetrius, Hermia, Lysander and Helena in the fairy forest? Watch and find out! A Midsummer Night's Dream is one of our 'Shakespeare Lives' videos, which tell the stories of some of William Shakespeare's most famous plays. What will happen to Demetrius, Hermia, Lysander and Helena in the fairy forest. A game for young learners on Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream 

http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/stories/midsummer-nights-dream
"07.03.2016 05:52:48" teachingenglish.org.uk Reading and Young Learners The nature of Reading Good morning. Have a great week.
In this article, Wendy Arnold and Fiona Malcolm explore why we need to develop reading skills with young learners and offer tips and advice on how we can do it. #reading #younglearners
"06.03.2016 19:11:51" learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org One moment around the world | LearnEnglish Kids | British Council It's five o'clock in the afternoon in London and Ryan is watching the TV. What time is it in other parts of the world? What are other children doing at this moment? It's five o'clock in the afternoon in London and Ryan is watching the TV. What time is it in other parts of the world? What are other children doing at this moment?
"06.03.2016 09:20:27" teachingenglish.org.uk Briony Beaven - Teacher stories In this talk from 17 February 2016, Briony Beaven looks at storytelling for teacher and teacher educator development. Telling stories of professional experience can be a powerful form of development for teachers. In this talk from 17 February 2016, Briony Beaven looks at storytelling for teacher and teacher educator development. #CPD #TeacherTraining #storytelling
"05.03.2016 18:24:41" teachingenglish.org.uk A Generation of couch potatoes This lesson is about health and fitness and young people’s lifestyles. This lesson is about health and fitness and young people’s lifestyles. In it, students will reflect on their own lifestyles
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/a-generation-couch-potatoes
"04.03.2016 19:03:39" learnenglish.britishcouncil.org learnenglish.britishcouncil.org  It is the 22nd century and the world is very different. With new technologies, people can have the bodies that they want. 
A full reading and listening lesson with downloadable
"04.03.2016 06:15:35" teachingenglish.org.uk Film reviews Introduction: In this lesson learners will revise some film review vocabulary through pair-work discussions. They they will write their own film review after analysing a model. This lesson is for teenagers or young adults with a language level of A2-B2 and focuses on discussing and writing film reviews.
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/film-reviews
"03.03.2016 19:55:55" britishcouncil.org.tr İngilizce Öğretimi Yayınları - Yüksek Öğretimde İngilizce | British Council British Council yayını olan 'Yüksek Öğretimde İngilizce' isimli çalışma, araştırmada yer alan Türkiye’deki 15 şehirdeki 38 üniversite ile türünün şu ana kadar yapılmış en kapsamlı örneğidir. “Türkiye’de yükseköğretim kurumlarındaki İngilizce eğitimi” raporu ile ilgili ikinci etkinlik; 15 Şubat 2016'da, İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi'nde gerçekleşti. 
Etkinlikile ilgili detayları buradan öğrenebilir ve fotoğraflara ulaşabilirsiniz.
"03.03.2016 11:18:17" teachingenglish.org.uk Game-based learning Online game-based learning has risen in popularity recently, but there is still some debate about how effective it is as a learning tool. Our latest tip, with David Gatrell, explores this area and demonstrates how it can provide opportunities for language Online game-based learning has risen in popularity recently, 
David Gatrell, explores this area and demonstrates how it can provide opportunities for language learning and motivation.
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/game-based-learning
"02.03.2016 19:07:03" learnenglish.britishcouncil.org Scarlett Scarlett is twelve years old and is trying to understand the world around her. She asks questions about everything, all the time. She also says that she already knows five languages… Scarlett is twelve years old and is trying to understand the world around her. She asks questions about everything,poems
She also says that she already knows five languages. A full reading and listening
"02.03.2016 05:05:20" learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org LearnEnglish Kids: Phonics Stories | LearnEnglish Kids | British Council Young learners of English will enjoy LearnEnglish Kids: Phonics Stories, a phonics-based, interactive storybook app that features audio narration and fun games. The story follows super space spies Sam and Pam as they arrive on Earth and learn how to speak Young learners of English will enjoy LearnEnglish Kids: Phonics Stories, a phonics-based, interactive storybook app that features audio narration and fun games. 
http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/parents/apps/learnenglish-kids-phonics-stories
"01.03.2016 19:40:41" learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org I can sing a rainbow | LearnEnglish Kids | British Council Yes, the colors is wrong. But in Indonesia, it's known as 7 colors. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and the last is purple. I can sing a rainbow is a beautiful song for very young learners. The activity is also printable. #YoungLearners #song #colours
http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/songs/i-can-sing-rainbow
"01.03.2016 04:18:56" premierskillsenglish.britishcouncil.org Premier Skills English Premier Skills English helps teachers and learners of English with free, football-based learning activities and materials to download. Have you discovered these football related lessons yet? Boys will love to learn more about football vocabulary.			
http://premierskillsenglish.britishcouncil.org/words
"29.02.2016 06:09:21" learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org Sushi Spell Sushi Spell Good morning. 
How many words can you Sushi Spell in two minutes? Take the sushi from the moving belt to spell as many words as you can. 	
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/study-break/games/sushi-spell	#games #vocabulary
"28.02.2016 11:10:58" teachingenglish.org.uk Ceri Jones - Micro-writing: small things make a big difference About the presenter: Recorded on 6 May 2014, this webinar with Ceri Jones explores how a range of micro writing tasks can activate language,encourage communication	
	
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/ceri-jones-micro-writing-small-things-make-a-big-difference
"27.02.2016 19:28:46" learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org Tongue twisters | LearnEnglish Kids | British Council Listening to tongue twisters is one way to improve your English pronunciation. It's very difficult to say tongue twisters in English so don't worry if you can't do it very well at first, just have fun! Tongue twisters are great for pronunciation.
http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/tongue-twisters
"27.02.2016 07:30:07" teachingenglish.org.uk Homework The role of homework is hardly mentioned in the majority of general ELT texts or training courses, suggesting that there is little question as to its value even if the resulting workload is time-co Do you think giving homework is essential? Do they work? We'd like to hear about your classes.
Here is a very useful article on how to assign effective homework.
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/homework
"26.02.2016 06:04:11" teachingenglish.org.uk Your year in review Introduction This lesson is an opportunity to review and practise a wide range of narrative tenses and future forms.	
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/your-year-review
"25.02.2016 20:18:23" learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org Breakfast | LearnEnglish Kids | British Council To every user: I would like you to ask me anything you don't understand. With the best of the wishes, TurquoiseBirdBubble. What's Your News? is an award winning children's television programme. You can use the video and the printable lesson.		
http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/kids-news/breakfast
"25.02.2016 04:23:46" learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org Shakespeare - Much Ado About Nothing This comedy was first written in 1598, and since then it has been a favourite for theatres, television and the cinema. This comedy was first written in 1598, and since then it has been a favourite for theatres, television and the cinema. A lesson on Shakespeare's Much Ado About
"24.02.2016 15:50:40" learnenglish.britishcouncil.org.cn Oxford In this episode, Ashlie and Stephen visit the ancient city of Oxford. While Ashlie takes an exam, Stephen takes some time to get to know a bit about the city and what there is to do there. Nick meets some students and finds out about life at university in Another word on the street suggestion to watch in class.	
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/word-street/oxford
"23.02.2016 19:28:10" teachingenglish.org.uk Write on! - Creative writing as language practice What are the benefits of creative writing in the language classroom? This article looks at creative writing and answers a number of questions about the benefits of incorporating a focus on creative writing. 	
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/write-creative-writing-language-practice
"23.02.2016 05:10:01" learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org Online safety conversation Online safety conversation One of the biggest issues of 21st century is online safety. Here is a great video lesson on this hot	
topic.		
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/listening-skills-practice/online-safety-conversation
"22.02.2016 20:57:35" learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org Short stories | LearnEnglish Kids | British Council Do you like listening to and reading stories? There are lots and lots of great stories here for you to watch and listen to. There are stories for your little brother and sister too! Can a mouse help a lion?  This traditional story is about helping a friend. #game	
http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/short-stories/the-lion-and-the-mouse
"22.02.2016 10:03:21" premierskillsenglish.britishcouncil.org Premier Skills English Premier Skills English helps teachers and learners of English with free, football-based learning activities and materials to download. The Beautiful Game is a new series of web comics which follow a team of teenage footballers.		
http://premierskillsenglish.britishcouncil.org/skills/read/beautiful-game
"21.02.2016 10:40:42" teachingenglish.org.uk Ann Foreman: Using social networks and media to support our continuing professional development About the speaker: Ann Foreman is a classroom teacher and teacher trainer based in Bilbao, Spain. Facebook, Twitter and the blogosphere aren't always easy places to move in. How can we make sense of them and identify the people we can most learn from?
"20.02.2016 17:03:22" teachingenglish.org.uk Difficult students It means that in every class of 25, we have 3-4 problem students. Children are their parents’ mirrors, as well as our own; students often copy their teachers’ behaviour. J.K. Rowling brilliantly showed it with Harry Potter and Dumbledore on the one hand, It takes all kinds to make the world. According to statistics, at least 15% of school children have some problems, both psychological and physical ones.	
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/blogs/ninamk/difficult-students
"20.02.2016 10:21:41" premierskillsenglish.britishcouncil.org Motivation This lesson plan accompanies the Player Interview - English video. The focus is motivation. A lesson on motivation with a football themed lesson may help kids as well.
http://premierskillsenglish.britishcouncil.org/teachers/lesson-plans/motivation
"19.02.2016 22:12:48" learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org LearnEnglish Kids: Videos App | LearnEnglish Kids | British Council Children can now enjoy animated versions of their favourite stories directly on their (mum and dad’s) Android phones and tablets. The LearnEnglish Kids: Stories app takes the most popular stories from the LearnEnglish Kids website and transforms them into Children can now enjoy animated versions of their favourite stories directly on their (mum and dad’s) Android phones and tablets.	
http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/apps-kids/learnenglish-kids-videos-app
"19.02.2016 05:44:31" learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org Shakespeare - Macbeth Ssssshhh! Did you know that some actors won’t even say the name of this play? Superstition says that the play is cursed, and just saying the word ‘Macbeth’ inside a theatre will caus Ssssshhh! Did you know that some actors won’t even say the name of this play? Superstition says that the play is cursed, and just saying the word ‘Macbeth’ inside a theatre will cause disaster!	
A video lesson on Macbeth with
"18.02.2016 19:10:39" premierskillsenglish.britishcouncil.org Premier Skills English Premier Skills English helps teachers and learners of English with free, football-based learning activities and materials to download. Your students can practise their listening skills with these audio texts and complete the activities.		
http://premierskillsenglish.britishcouncil.org/skills/listen
"18.02.2016 09:18:00" learnenglish.britishcouncil.org Bilingualism What are the advantages of learning several languages from an early age? What are the dangers? What’s the best way to teach your child two or more languages simultaneously? What are the advantages of learning several languages from an early age? What are the dangers? 		
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/magazine/bilingualism
"17.02.2016 06:09:24" teachingenglish.org.uk Adapting materials for different age groups Introduction This teaching tips looks at how to adapt materials for different age groups.
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/adapting-materials-different-age-groups
"16.02.2016 19:27:42" learnenglish.britishcouncil.org English for Emails Do you want to write better emails in English for your work? These lessons will help you express yourself and create a professional image in the competitive world of business. How to write better e-mails? These lessons will help you design your own kit.		
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/english-emails
"15.02.2016 19:29:27" learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org I Like It - Safer Internet Day song I Like It - Safer Internet Day song Online safety is really important for everyone who uses the internet so here is a song lesson for teachers to talk about online safety with students. 
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/study-break/video-zone/i-it-safer-internet-day-song
"15.02.2016 07:57:59"  Timeline Photos  Andy Williams opening the British Council & ITU event to discuss our HE report in Turkey #HEEnglishTR — at İTÜ Süleyman Demirel Kültür Merkezi. http://www.britishcouncil.org.tr/en/events/englishandbeyond
"15.02.2016 07:48:15"  Timeline Photos  English and beyond in higher education will be discussed at ITU #HEEnglishTR . You can join the conversation following our hashtag.
"14.02.2016 11:17:46" britishcouncil.org.tr Yükseköğretim’de İngilizce ve Ötesi | British Council British Council ve İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi ortak olarak düzenledikleri “Yükseköğretim’de İngilizce ve Ötesi” etkinliğinde yükseköğretimde dil eğitimi ile ilgili konuları tartışacaklar. The British Council and Istanbul Technical University will explore and share ideas related to language teaching in higher education at a joint-event titled “English and Beyond in Higher Education”. The event will bring together rectors, vice-rectors,
"13.02.2016 17:46:04" britishcouncil.org.tr English and Beyond in Higher Education | British Council British Council and Istanbul Technical University will explore and share ideas related to language teaching in higher education at an event titled “English and Beyond in Higher Education" The British Council and Istanbul Technical University are organizing a joint event on February 15th, 2016 on 'English and Beyond in Higher Education'. Please leave your questions to be asked to the panel and join the conversation on twitter: #HEEngli
"13.02.2016 11:14:19" learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org Favourite drinks What's your favourite drink? Do you prefer fruit juice or fizzy drinks? How many glasses of water or milk do you drink every day? Are you feeling thirsty now? Print the activity for your young learners
http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/your-turn/favourite-drinks
"12.02.2016 18:21:23" britishcouncil.org.tr English and Beyond in Higher Education | British Council British Council and Istanbul Technical University will explore and share ideas related to language teaching in higher education at an event titled “English and Beyond in Higher Education" The British Council and Istanbul Technical University are organizing a joint event on February 15th, 2016 on 'English and Beyond in Higher Education'. Please leave your questions to be asked to the panel and join the conversation on twitter: #HEEngli
"12.02.2016 05:53:43" teachingenglish.org.uk Reading and Young Learners The nature of Reading In this article, Wendy Arnold and Fiona Malcolm explore why we need to develop reading skills with young learners and offer tips 	
and advice on how we can do it.	
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/reading-young-learners
"11.02.2016 20:46:32"  Timeline Photos  The British Council and Istanbul Technical University are organizing a joint event on February 15th, 2016 on 'English and Beyond in Higher Education'. Please leave your questions to be asked to the panel and join the conversation on twitter: #HEEngli
"11.02.2016 20:17:00" learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org The river | LearnEnglish Kids | British Council Animals were important to the ancient Egyptians. Listen to a song about all the animals living along the river. You can do the actions too! Animals were important to the ancient Egyptians. Here is a song about all the animals living along the river. Students can do the actions too!	
http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/songs/the-river
"10.02.2016 21:41:58"  Timeline Photos  The British Council and Istanbul Technical University are organizing a joint event on February 15th, 2016 on 'English and Beyond in Higher Education'. Please leave your questions to be asked to the panel and join the conversation on twitter: #HEEngli
"10.02.2016 05:47:07" teachingenglish.org.uk Keeping teens interested However, teen classes can also be fun and very rewarding for both the teacher and students. Do you sometimes feel that your teenage students just don’t want to be in class? But teen classes can be fun too.		
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/keeping-teens-interested
"09.02.2016 20:10:24"  Timeline Photos  The British Council and Istanbul Technical University are organizing a joint event on February 15th, 2016 on 'English and Beyond in Higher Education'. Please leave your questions to be asked to the panel and join the conversation on twitter: #HEEngli
"09.02.2016 17:48:49" teachingenglish.org.uk Adapting materials for mixed ability classes In these cases it’s important to remember that all students will get something out of the class, but not necessarily the same things, and not necessarily what you aim to teach them! All classes are mixed ability to one extent or another. Extreme cases, when you have near native level speakers with beginners, can be very challenging for the teacher.	
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/adapting-materials-mixed-ability-class
"08.02.2016 19:58:15"  Timeline Photos  The British Council and Istanbul Technical University are organizing a joint event on February 15th, 2016 on 'English and Beyond in Higher Education'. We will share ‘The State of English in Higher Education in Turkey Report� and discuss certain issue
"08.02.2016 07:07:39" learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org Video games are good for you! Video games are good for you! Günaydın, güzel bir dönem diliyoruz. Bu arada video oyunları ile ilgili bir yazı paylaşmak istedik.Tüm materyalleri indirip sınıfta kullanabilirsiniz.	
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/reading-skills-practice/video-games-are-good-yo
"07.02.2016 19:43:18"  Timeline Photos  The British Council and Istanbul Technical University are organizing a joint event on February 15th, 2016 on 'English and Beyond in Higher Education'. We will share ‘The State of English in Higher Education in Turkey Report’ and discuss certain issue
"06.02.2016 17:23:19" learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org Poetry, music, emotions and the brain You know that thrill you get when listening to your favourite music? That exciting feeling down your spine when you hear your favourite melody or rhythm? According to a recent study, it seems the same A research study has looked into what happens inside your brain while you read and listen to music. A lovely lesson with printable materials.	
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/uk-now/science-uk/poetry-music-emotions-and-brain#sthash.eeipWq
"06.02.2016 08:20:26"  Timeline Photos  The British Council and Istanbul Technical University are organizing a joint event on February 15th, 2016 on 'English and Beyond in Higher Education'. We will share ‘The State of English in Higher Education in Turkey Report’ and discuss certain issue
"05.02.2016 17:29:14" learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org I can sing a rainbow | LearnEnglish Kids | British Council What's your favourite colour of the rainbow? Do you know five things that are your favourite colour? Write and tell us what they are. I can sing a rainbow is a beautiful song for very young learners. The activity is also printable.		
http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/songs/i-can-sing-rainbow
"05.02.2016 06:34:48" teachingenglish.org.uk Teaching vocabulary Download the poster below. Find out about flashcards, backs to the board and word bag activities in our teaching vocabulary poster that you can take into your classroom or have in the staffroom.		
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/teaching-vocabulary
"04.02.2016 16:21:31" learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org How to be a safe and smart searcher How to be a safe and smart searcher These eight easy-to-remember tips will help your students to become a safe and smart searcher! 		
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/reading-skills-practice/how-be-safe-and-smart-searcher
"04.02.2016 11:50:28" learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org Quiz-o-saurus | LearnEnglish Kids | British Council Are you ready for the dinosaur challenge? Answer ten questions correctly in the Quiz-o-saurus and get the LearnEnglish Kids dinosaur expert certificate! Are you ready for the dinosaur challenge? Answer ten questions correctly in the Quiz-o-saurus and get the LearnEnglish Kids dinosaur expert certificate!		
http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/fun-games/quiz-o-saurus
"04.02.2016 10:10:42"  LearnEnglish – British Council Turkey Are you safe online? Do you really know all your Facebook friends? Join us for #SID2016 on 9 February and find out what more you can do #SafeOnlineSpace http://bit.ly/1iZzra6
"03.02.2016 18:46:28" learnenglish.britishcouncil.org British English and American English British English and American English British people and American people can always understand each other – but there are a few notable differences between British English and American EnglishGrammar Americans use the present perfect tense less than s Don't your students ask "Do we learn British or American English?" Here is an interesting article.		
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/quick-grammar/british-english-and-american-english
"03.02.2016 08:37:20" teachingenglish.org.uk Sandy Millin: The importance of feedback As a CELTA tutor, one of the main areas I notice candidates struggle with is what to do after a task is complete. How many times have you moved on to a new activity and the students are still asking questions about the previous one? Feedback is essen Do you always give your students the type of feedback they need after they’ve finished a task?		
https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/blogs/sandymillin/sandy-millin-importance-feedback
"02.02.2016 19:44:40" learnenglish.britishcouncil.org Acupuncture Acupuncture is a treatment for pain and illness. Thin needles are positioned just under the surface of the skin at special nerve centres around the body. Here is a listening text on acapuncture.	
	
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/magazine/acupuncture
"02.02.2016 09:55:05" learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org Future forms We have different ways of talking about the future. We often use going to (+ infinitive), the present continuous (to be + -ing) or will (+ infinitive). The structure we use depends on the function of grammar practice in snack-size bites. Here is a video on future forms.		
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/grammar-vocabulary/grammar-videos/future-forms
"01.02.2016 22:32:16" teachingenglish.org.uk English at your students' fingertips There is a lot the teacher can help with but for students to really get ahead, time spent in the classroom is not enough; they need lots of practice outside class too. What advice do you give your students when they ask how they can improve their English? Check out this article for more resources.	
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/english-your-students-fingertips
"01.02.2016 08:53:54" learnenglish.britishcouncil.org Magic Gopher Think of a number with two digits. For example 43. Follow the Magic Gopher's instructions and he will amaze you by telling you what number you chose. Think of a number with two digits. For example 43. Follow the Magic Gopher's instructions and he will amaze you by telling you what number you chose. 	
	
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/games/magic-gopher
"31.01.2016 12:24:12" teachingenglish.org.uk Festivals Introduction This lesson plan for teachers of teenagers at level B1 explores the theme of festivals. Students will read about different festivals and invent an exciting new one.	
	
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/festivals
"30.01.2016 21:38:18" learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org Motivating your child | LearnEnglish Kids | British Council Be enthusiastic about the language yourself. If your child sees you reading, watching films and speaking in English, they will be inspired to do the same. Actively involve yourself in your child’s English learning experience, rather than expecting th Have you ever wondered how you can motivate your child to practise their English? Follow our ten tips for success!		
http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/parents/articles/motivating-your-child
"30.01.2016 06:29:24" learnenglish.britishcouncil.org Teaching English - British Council Turkey  In this section you can learn and practice a large number of areas of English vocabulary and have some fun as well.	
	
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/vocabulary-games
"29.01.2016 16:46:28" teachingenglish.org.uk CPD Framework for teacher educators The booklet shows you: The British Council's Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Framework for teacher educators is a guide to the professional development of all those involved in the education and training of teachers.	You can download the guide.
	
http://www.teach
"29.01.2016 06:01:09" teachingenglish.org.uk Your year in review Introduction This lesson is an opportunity to review and practise a wide range of narrative tenses and future forms.		
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/your-year-review
"28.01.2016 16:50:01" learnenglish.britishcouncil.org.cn I wanna talk about... In this series of podcasts different people talk about things that interest them or interesting things they have done or seen. In this series of podcasts different people talk about things that interest them or interesting things they have done or seen.	
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/talk-about
"28.01.2016 06:51:39" teachingenglish.org.uk Rachael Roberts - Motivation I recently started to brush up my German. I last studied German many years ago at school and I can’t say that it was a great success. In fact, I failed the exam and had to retake it. Hardly surprising, as I seem to remember spending a good portion of What motivates ypur students? Here is a blog post written by Racel Roberts.	
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/blogs/rachael-roberts/rachael-roberts-motivation
"27.01.2016 22:04:33"    Here is an interesting article you may want to use with your teens about smartphones.
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/magazine/science-and-technology/are-we-addicted-our-smartphones
"27.01.2016 11:15:27" learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org One-man band | LearnEnglish Kids | British Council I’m a one-man band.  Listen to the things that I can do. I can clap my hands.  I can, I can ‘cause I’m a one-man band.   I’m a one-man band.  Listen to the things that I can do. I can clap my hands. I can stamp my feet.  I can, I can ‘cause I’m a one Here's a fun song for your kids to sing, stamp and clap their hand to! It's the one-man band! 
They can learn the words with Sam and Pam, and there's an activity sheet to print, too! 

http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/sounds/one-man-band
"26.01.2016 21:16:30" learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org Teaching English - British Council Turkey  The stories and articles in this section are written at three different levels of English so you can choose the ones suitable for your learners.		
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/study-break/easy-reading
"26.01.2016 09:18:42" learnenglish.britishcouncil.org Blogging or print? Some people have claimed newspapers will no longer exist in ten years – we will all read blogs instead. Are they a welcome addition to traditional media or is blogging a passing fashion? What do your students know about blogging? Will this text help you speak about trends in writing?		
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/business-magazine/blogging-or-print
"25.01.2016 20:41:26" learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org Grammar videos | LearnEnglish Kids | British Council In our Grammar videos section you can watch Gran helping Kitty to understand how to use English grammar. When you have watched the videos you can download the scripts and worksheets to help you understand English grammar too! Is understanding Present Perfect Tense a problem for your students? Try 'Gran's Adventures' to teach Present Perfect Tense after the break.

http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/grammar-videos/grans-adventures
"25.01.2016 11:34:19" learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org Teaching English - British Council Turkey  Have you visited the Music UK section yet? You can choose a song and use it in your classroom. All songs come with activities
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/uk-now/music-uk
songs, teenagers
"24.01.2016 13:30:25" teachingenglish.org.uk Action Plan for Teachers There are ideas for and examples of practical activities for different stages of the lesson.By Callum Robertson with Richard Acklam, published in 2000. A 44 page illustrated book on the subject of English Language Teaching which covers the topics of planning and preparing	lessons, teaching methodology and classroom practice, as well as using technology in the classroom.	
http://www.teachingenglish.o
"23.01.2016 19:11:39" teachingenglish.org.uk English at your students' fingertips There is a lot the teacher can help with but for students to really get ahead, time spent in the classroom is not enough; they need lots of practice outside class too. What advice do you give your students when they ask how they can improve their English?	
Check out this article for more resources.		
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/english-your-students-fingertips
"23.01.2016 12:24:43" learnenglish.britishcouncil.org How To... Check out this series of videos and see how to say the right thing in very different situations. Check out this series of videos and see how to say the right thing in very different situations.		
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/how-to
"22.01.2016 19:16:52"  Timeline Photos  We are starting a chat today. Every Friday we will come together here to swap ideas to have a large collection of games, lesson ideas, warm ups, etc. that we can use with our students. Your contribution is very important for us. Let’s begin with voca
"22.01.2016 05:37:54" teachingenglish.org.uk Class journals Introduction This lesson plan for teachers of teenage and adult students at level A2 is about class journals.			
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/class-journals-0
"21.01.2016 19:43:28" learnenglish.britishcouncil.org Stories & Poems Try our collection of stories and poems, suitable for learners from Intermediate to Advanced level. This section is a collection of stories and poems written by famous writers like, Shakespeare and Wordsworth.
They are suitable for learners from Intermediate to Advanced level. 	
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/stories-poems
"21.01.2016 06:20:44" learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org Online safety poster Online safety poster Do our students know how to be safe online? Have you ever thought about doing a lesson on e-safety.	
Here is a great poster and a lesson to download.	#e-safety
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/reading-skills-practice/online-safety-p
"20.01.2016 21:27:34" learnenglish.britishcouncil.org Elementary Podcasts Learn everyday English with over 50 free podcasts about everyday topics. There are interactive exercises to help you practise the language you hear. You want your students to practise English during the break then why not introduce them the elementary podcast series.
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/elementary-podcasts
"20.01.2016 06:17:54" learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org Vocabulary exercises | LearnEnglish Teens | British Council Practise and improve your English vocabulary with these interactive vocabulary exercises and worksheets. You can find topic based vocabulary on LearnEnglish with exercises to use. 
#vocabulary
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/grammar-vocabulary/vocabulary-exercises
"19.01.2016 20:27:22" teachingenglish.org.uk Lizzie Pinard - no prep activities These are the kind of activities you have up your sleeve because you’ve been dropped in it from a great height at the last minute when a colleague is off sick, or because your planned activities took far less time than planned. So what do you do?One Lizzie Pinnard describes some great pronunciation activities to keep up your sleeve for moments like these:		
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/blogs/lizzie-p/lizzie-pinard-no-prep-activities
"19.01.2016 08:55:43" learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org Learning Time with Timmy | LearnEnglish Kids | British Council © British Council The United Kingdom's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. A registered charity: 209131 (England and Wales) SC037733 (Scotland). Your students can learn about words, colours, shapes and numbers in English through 3 exciting games with Timmy.	
The Learning Time with Timmy app is now updated.
http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/parents/apps/learning-time-with-timmy
"18.01.2016 19:07:12" teachingenglish.org.uk Amazing facts Procedure This activity is designed to be used as a warmer for Intermediate level learners. It could be used to generate interest in amazing facts as a lead in to a lesson using comparatives and superlatives.	
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/amazing-
"18.01.2016 07:57:25" learnenglish.britishcouncil.org Writing for a Purpose If you want to study at a British (or other English-speaking) university, you will have to write assignments – you can find out how here!   Writing for a Purpose includes information about the types of writing and purposes for writing, exercises to h If you are teaching writing at a high school and need more resources, you can have a look here.
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/writing-purpose/writing-purpose
"17.01.2016 13:08:47" teachingenglish.org.uk Gail Ellis: Using children’s literature to teach children English Gail presents a range of picturebooks to identify the criteria to use when selecting picturebooks, as the key to successful storytelling is having the right story for the linguistic and cognitive This excellent webinar with Gail Ellis shows how the rich and stimulating medium of story picture books and the technique of storytelling can develop children’s English.		
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/gail-ellis-using-children’s-literatu
"16.01.2016 17:55:45" learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org Winter | LearnEnglish Kids | British Council © British Council The United Kingdom's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. A registered charity: 209131 (England and Wales) SC037733 (Scotland). You can choose one of these winter themed writing activity for the young learners.	
http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/category/topics/winter
"16.01.2016 08:01:14" teachingenglish.org.uk Ebooks Introduction Are you for or against electronic books? In this lesson, students read about the advantages and disadvantages 	
of electronic books. 	
	
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/ebooks
"15.01.2016 19:22:35" learnenglish.britishcouncil.org Living in the UK In this video, players talk about what they like and dislike about living in the UK. Students who love football will love a football themed lesson.	
In this video, players talk about what they like and dislike about living in the UK.	
	
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/premier-skills/living-uk
"15.01.2016 05:17:21" learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org Free time Free time A listening lesson on free time.
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/listening-skills-practice/free-time
"14.01.2016 18:58:40" teachingenglish.org.uk Conversation lesson - Music Introdution This lesson plan for teachers of older teenage and adult students level B1 is about Music.	
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/conversation-lesson-music
"14.01.2016 09:19:01" learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org Films - a great way to learn English | LearnEnglish Teens | British Council Films provide more than just entertainment. For many people, watching foreign language films is a way to develop their language skills. Do you watch films in the class? If you are not sure how to start, here is a great article for you.	
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/magazine/entertainment/films-great-way-learn-english
"13.01.2016 21:12:52" teachingenglish.org.uk A food festival Introduction This lesson plan for teachers of teenage students at level B2 is about food festivals. 
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/a-food-festival
"13.01.2016 05:59:00" learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org Phrasal verb videos | LearnEnglish Teens | British Council Learn and practise using phrasal verbs with these fun comic-style videos with online exercises and worksheets. These phrasal verb videos can be useful in the class.
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/grammar-vocabulary/phrasal-verb-videos
"12.01.2016 19:36:12" learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org Chocolate chips for lunch | LearnEnglish Kids | British Council © British Council The United Kingdom's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. A registered charity: 209131 (England and Wales) SC037733 (Scotland). You can tell your students to practise English with some fun games during the break.This one is to practise spelling.	
http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/tricky-words/chocolate-chips-lunch
"12.01.2016 05:07:19" teachingenglish.org.uk A LESSON AS PART OF THE EDUCATIONAL CONTINUUM. Any lesson is not a single entity but rather a part of the whole educational process. It may be an introduction to a new topic, or its development, consolidation or the final testing. The important factor to remember is probably the following one: NO How to link lessons together. Any lesson is not a single entity but rather a part of the whole educational process.	
https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/blogs/ninamk/a-lesson-part-educational-continuum
"11.01.2016 18:43:02" learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org What does your face say? New research suggests that there are only four basic facial expressions of emotion. However, how these expressions are interpreted might depend on where you are from. Research by scientists from the How many different emotions do you think you can communicate to people with your face?
Why not use this interesting article in the reading lesson
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/uk-now/science-uk/what-does-your-face-say
#teens, #reading
"11.01.2016 07:37:46" learnenglish.britishcouncil.org Free Time In this video, the players tell us what they like to do in their free time. Günaydın, futbol ile ilgilenen öğrencilerinizin dikkatini çekebilir.
Oyuncular boş zamanlarında neler yaptıklarını anlatıyor.
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/premier-skills/free-time
dilbilgisi, konuşma, dinleme
"10.01.2016 11:18:26" teachingenglish.org.uk Nik Peachey - creativity in the language classroom Creativity or rather the lack of it is becoming and increasingly important issue within a global context of increased emphasis on standardisation and testing within educational systems. Bugün mesleki gelişiminize yarım saat ayırabilir misiniz? Nik Peachey'nin Dil Sınıflarında Yaratıcılık ile ilgili webinar kaydını izleyip, kitapçığı bilgisayarınıza indirebilirsiniz.
Güzel bir tatil günü dileriz.
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/art
"09.01.2016 16:30:05" learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org Around town Around town Check out these vocabulary exercises to help learn words for the things around your town. 	
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/grammar-vocabulary/vocabulary-exercises/around-town
"09.01.2016 08:38:42" learnenglish.britishcouncil.org Wordshake How many points can you get in 3 minutes? Longer words score more points! 'Wordshake' LearnEnglish sayfasında bulunan bir kelime oyunu, sınıfta oynayabilir, öğrencilerinize önerebilirsiniz.	
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/games/wordshake
"08.01.2016 20:23:08" learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org Teaching English - British Council Turkey  Young children are natural language acquirers; they are self-motivated to pick up language without conscious learning, Here is a very useful article for the teachers working with young learners.	
http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/parents/
"08.01.2016 06:10:30" teachingenglish.org.uk Dream School Introduction Günaydın ve iyi dersler, 'Hayalinizdeki Okul' B1 seviyesindeki bu dersi orta okul ve lise sınıflarınızda kullanabilirsiniz. Peki sizin hayalinizdeki okul nasıl bir yer?
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/dream-school
"07.01.2016 20:01:45" teachingenglish.org.uk Film reviews Introduction: In this lesson learners will revise some film review vocabulary through pair-work discussions.	
	
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/film-reviews
"07.01.2016 09:25:22" learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org Space snack time with Samantha Cristoforetti Space snack time with Samantha Cristoforetti You need an interesting lesson to make your students speak and interact.Here is a full video lesson that you may want to take to your class.In this video, Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti tells us about the healthy snacks that she eats in the
"06.01.2016 19:31:35" learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org Word wangling Word wangling Word Wangling is a collection of fun word games to help you look for patterns, shapes and relationships between letters and words. 
#word #games #vocabulary	
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/study-break/games/word-wangling
"06.01.2016 08:25:08" learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org Nouns - countable and uncountable | LearnEnglish Kids | British Council Do you want to practise using countable and uncountable nouns in English? Play our countable and uncountable nouns games and have fun while you learn. Do you want to practise using countable and uncountable nouns in English? Play our countable and uncountable nouns games and have fun while you learn.
http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/grammar-games/nouns-countable-and-uncountable
"05.01.2016 19:07:05" learnenglish.britishcouncil.org IELTS In our IELTS section you can find practice materials and advice to help you prepare for the listening, speaking, reading and writing modules of the IELTS test. You can watch learners from different parts of the world give views and opinions about IEL If you are preparing your students for IELTS, you can check the IELTS part on LearnEnglish	
	
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/ielts
"05.01.2016 06:53:37" learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org A postcard from New York A postcard from New York A ready lesson for writing postcards and also teaching present continuous and present perfect.

http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/writing-skills-practice/postcard-new-york
"04.01.2016 18:07:58" teachingenglish.org.uk Energising classes Watch Dale's tips and let us know your ideas below! Do you have days when your learners seem tired or lacking in energy? How do you re-energise them?

Watch Dale's tips.

https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/energising-classes
"04.01.2016 08:28:13" teachingenglish.org.uk Test writing There are many steps you can take to ensure that your test is more effective and that test writing becomes a learning experience. Karneleri vermeye hazırlanırken okunması gerekli bir yazı
https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/test-writing
"03.01.2016 11:39:09" teachingenglish.org.uk Ceri Jones - Micro-writing: small things make a big difference About the presenter: Recorded on 6 May 2014, this webinar with Ceri Jones explores how a range of micro writing tasks can activate language,  	
encourage communication and aid class cohesion. Watch a recording of the webinar	
		
https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article
"02.01.2016 20:47:30" teachingenglish.org.uk Activities for using comic strips They are powerful teaching tools and can: Both young learners and teenagers love reading comics and they can also be used in classes.	
You can find some tips how to use comic stips in class.	
		
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/activities-using-comic-strips
"02.01.2016 08:44:22" learnenglish.britishcouncil.org Teaching English - British Council Turkey  Mutlu Yıllar ...
Check these 'How to' series videos for inspiration.
Great for listening exercise or assigning students with their how to videos	
	
	
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/how-to
"30.12.2015 19:54:12" vimeo.com Mutlu Yıllar / Happy New Year This is "Mutlu Yıllar / Happy New Year" by on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. 2015 yılını sizlerle birlikte işte böyle geçirdik. Yeni yılda da yeniden birlikte olmak dileğiyle, hepinize mutlu yıllar dileriz.
British Council Türkiye Ekibi
https://goo.gl/4o3hyl
"30.12.2015 19:51:08" britishcouncil.org.tr Publications on ELT in Turkey - Higher Education Research | British Council The baseline study of British Council, ‘The state of English in Higher Education in Turkey' is the largest of its kind with 38 universities all across Turkey taking part in the study. Can you guess Turkey’s ranking in the world and among European countries in the 2014 English Proficiency Index? Download The State of English in Higher Education Report and find out.   http://www.britishcouncil.org.tr/en/teach/elt-publications/he-res
"30.12.2015 06:06:07" teachingenglish.org.uk Flipping the flipped classroom For a while now, the paradigm of ‘flipping’ the classroom and reversing the way teachers and lecturers traditionally approach developing students knowledge has been gaining quite a lot of credence in educational circles. Have you written your New Year's resolutions yet?	
Have you included using technology in the class more?	
If so, here is a brief information about Flipped Classroom and some very useful.	
#technology	
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/blogs/nikpeache
"29.12.2015 19:48:45" learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org Word wangling Word wangling Word Wangling is a collection of fun word games to help you look for patterns, shapes and relationships between letters and words.	#vocabulary, #games	
		
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/study-break/games/word-wangling#sthash.hJW07Fur.dpu
"29.12.2015 08:30:50" learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org Little kids - word games | LearnEnglish Kids | British Council In this section you will find lot of fun games which are specially designed to introduce English words to very young learners. Children can improve their vocabulary and listening skills with every new word game they play. In this section you will find lot of fun games which are specially designed to introduce English words to very young learners.	
		
http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/little-kids-word-games
"28.12.2015 19:31:24" teachingenglish.org.uk Card games Introduction Snap is a very versatile game for teaching and practising English	
In this lesson, students read about how to play a card game called ‘Snap’. 	
	
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/card-games
"28.12.2015 08:32:27" teachingenglish.org.uk Playing with lexical cards For example, students are familiar with the word party but may not know the verbs have or give that go with it and, as a result, say *make a party. Good morning,
Students learn the words but they can't use them in sentences. This has many reasons, one of them is that they don't know the collocations. Leo Selivan describes an activity you can easily use	
and adapt to your class.	
	
http://www.tea
"27.12.2015 13:30:42" teachingenglish.org.uk Fitch O'Connell: Using literature for language learning About the speaker: Fitch O'Connell has been a teacher for longer than he cares to remember. He works as an editor, materials writer and teacher trainer. Sundays are great to spare an hour watching video recording of 	
webinars. This one is about Using literature for language learning	

http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/fitch-oconnell-using-literature-language-learning
"26.12.2015 16:15:44" teachingenglish.org.uk Digital Storytelling Everyone of us has a story to tell and we all like to read or listen to stories. Stories are expressive, magical, creative, touchy and powerful sometimes. Storytelling has been with us since we started to communicate with each other and it has been p If you want to get a brief introduction on Digital storytelling, here is Ozge"s post with some suggested online tools.
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/blogs/özge-karaoğlu/digital-storytelling
"25.12.2015 19:51:07"    We hear a lot about digital storytelling nowadays? Have you used digital storytelling in class? If so, which tools have you used? Which ones can you suggest to our PLN?
"25.12.2015 08:53:40" teachingenglish.org.uk Too much grammar, not enough grammar Reasons for teaching too much grammar.  1. Because it's there. The coursebook or the syllabus has a comprehensive set of structural topics, and teachers may feel they have to cover everything. So lots of class time gets used up in a mostly unsuccessf Do you teach too much grammar? Or Do you feel it's never enough? Here is a great read on teaching
#grammar

http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/blogs/michael-swan/too-much-grammar-not-enough-grammar
"24.12.2015 19:41:14" teachingenglish.org.uk Write on! - Creative writing as language practice What are the benefits of creative writing in the language classroom? Do your students also say they are not creative?
This article looks at creative writing and how to set up activities in the classroom

#writing

http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/write-creative-writing-language-practice
"24.12.2015 08:36:02" learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org Breakfast | LearnEnglish Kids | British Council To every user: I would like you to ask me anything you don't understand. With the best of the wishes, TurquoiseBirdBubble. Are you working on making suggestions and preferences
great video lesson on What's your news? With printable materials
for your class.
#young learners, #video, #grammar, #vocabulary
http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/kids-news/breakfast
"23.12.2015 18:50:44" britishcouncil.org.tr Publications on ELT in Turkey - Higher Education Research | British Council The baseline study of British Council, ‘The state of English in Higher Education in Turkey' is the largest of its kind with 38 universities all across Turkey taking part in the study. The State of English in Higher Education Report makes recommendations of why, what, how and when English should be taught in higher education to best reach a country’s domestic development goals and international aspirations. See the details - 
http:
"23.12.2015 06:10:20" learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org The salt hotel The salt hotel Would you like to stay in a hotel made out of salt? 	
sounds intersting? Why not surprise your students with an interesting video and a listening exercise.	
	
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/study-break/video-zone/salt-hotel#sthash.FTwomI
"22.12.2015 21:55:59" teachingenglish.org.uk Pre-listening activities  Listening is one of the most difficult skills to teach. 	
In this article you'll find some pre-listening activities that will help build confidence and generate interest.	
#listening	
	
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/pre-listening-activiti
"22.12.2015 08:02:35" learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org Teaching English - British Council Turkey  Have you ever organised an edible lesson?	
Check out this article on LearnEnglishTeens magazine for inspiration or just a reading activity	
	
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/magazine/life-around-world/afternoon-treat
"21.12.2015 19:16:55" learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org Stop! Look! Listen! Think! | LearnEnglish Kids | British Council What else should you do when you cross the street? Do you have any tips to share with other users? Write and tell us your top tip for staying safe on the street. Great for practising imperatives.	
A song about how to cross roads with printable worksheets that can be used in the class.	

http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/songs/stop-look-listen-think	

young learners, songs,
"21.12.2015 08:16:12" learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org Who made your clothes? Who made your clothes? An interesting video lesson with printable worksheets for your teens.Who makes our clothes?	
The work conditions and many more questions to be answered	
#teens #video #listening	
	
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/study-break/video-zone/wh
"20.12.2015 14:38:54" teachingenglish.org.uk December 2013: Dave Dodgson - Using games to engage, motivate and educate language learners Just like any other resource we use in class, if used in the right way, games can provide a powerful stimulus and solid context for acquiring and developing language skills. If you are at home today and have a few free hours, why not	
watching a webinar recording? Here is one on using games to engage, motivate and educate language learners.
#CPD
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/comment/203183#comment-203183
"19.12.2015 22:53:00" teachingenglish.org.uk Quick revision games Examples: Here is a quick revision game activity.

http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/quick-revision-games
"19.12.2015 14:36:26" teachingenglish.org.uk Teaching reading Download the poster below. This is not just a poster but a printable resourse with fun reading
activities
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/teaching-reading
"18.12.2015 18:40:24" teachingenglish.org.uk Larry Ferlazzo: ESL/ELL error correction - Yes, No or Maybe? A number of studies suggest that correction - either through prompts that point out the error to a student and require an immediate attempt at a "repair" or through "recasts" when teachers rephrase correctly what the student said - can be a useful to Should we correct our students' mistakes? Yes, No or Maybe?
The issue of "error correction," particularly focused on grammar, can be a controversial topic in ESL/ELL circles.

Error correction

http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/blogs/paul-braddock/la
"18.12.2015 05:57:54" teachingenglish.org.uk Ana Cristina Pratas: Integrating Technology with the Simple Past However, by mixing approaches, one can achieve elements of higher engagement by giving learners the opportunity to learn, analyze and create.This is an example for vocabulary on Toys and the revision of the Simple Past.Steps:Begin by brainstorming wh Integrating technology into EFL classroom can be fun and challenging. Here you can find how a teacher use the tools for a grammar lesson

http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/blogs/ana-cristina-pratas/ana-cristina-pratas-integrating-technology-simple-pa
"17.12.2015 20:09:12" yok.gov.tr Askıya Çıkardık Yükseköğretim Kurulu’nca eğitim-öğretimin niteliğini yükseltecek faaliyetler çerçevesinde “yabancı dil yeterlikleri”ne ili�kin bir çalışma başlatılmıştır. YÖK web sitesinde British Council tarafından yürütülen ve geçtiğimiz ay lansmanı yapılan “Türkiye’de Yükseköğretim Kurumlarında İngilizce - Bir Durum Analizi” çalışması ile ilgili yazıyı http://www.yok.gov.tr/askiyacikardik/ okuyabilirsiniz. #HEEngli
"17.12.2015 09:22:22" learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org How To Storyboard This film was created by Into Film, an organisation that uses film and media production to develop skills in young people in the UK. To watch more great films, have a look at their website: http://www Have you ever thought of making your own? Have you ever assigned your students to make their own films?
We have a whole series of How to videos and activities to help you! 
You can start with storyboarding.

http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.or
"16.12.2015 18:05:43" britishcouncil.org.tr İngilizce Öğretimi Yayınları - Yüksek Öğretimde İngilizce | British Council British Council yayını olan 'Yüksek Öğretimde İngilizce' isimli çalışma, araştırmada yer alan Türkiye’deki 15 şehirdeki 38 üniversite ile türünün şu ana kadar yapılmış en kapsamlı örneğidir. Türkiye’de Yükseköğretimde İngilizce’nin durumu Raporu, yükseköğretimde “İngilizce Öğretiminin’’ kalitesinin iyileştirilmesi gerekliliğini ortaya koyuyor. Raporun tamamına göz atın - http://www.britishcouncil.org.tr/teach/elt-publications/he-research
"15.12.2015 19:05:54" learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org Phrasal verb videos | LearnEnglish Teens | British Council Learn and practise using phrasal verbs with these fun comic-style videos with online exercises and worksheets. Phrasal verbs are tricky to learn but very common in spoken English. Have a look at these comic-strip videos and then get your students do the exercises below 
phrasal verbs	
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/grammar-vocabulary/phrasal-verb
"15.12.2015 11:26:22"    Tricky words are these Phrasal verbs, aren't they? How do you help your students to learn them? 
How do you teach phrasal verbs? 
a)Give students the list and definition
b)Give students the verbs and the prepositions ask them to match c)Give students
"14.12.2015 20:28:18"    We want to know more about our audience. Can you please tell us where you teach: 
Do you teach at 
university, 
high school, 
language school, 
middle school, 
primary  
or kindergarten?
"14.12.2015 08:16:08" teachingenglish.org.uk Jane Austen’s Emma Level: Upper-Intermediate / B2 onwardsTime: approx. 90 minutesMain Aim(s): Good morning,
One of the most popular posts of November was a task for Pride and prejudice. We think another Jane Austen unit will be intersting for your classes.	
A unit designed for Emma		https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/jane-austen%E2%80
"13.12.2015 12:25:53" teachingenglish.org.uk A Generation of couch potatoes This lesson is about health and fitness and young people’s lifestyles. If you're about to prepare a lesson for this week and you need a change, then here is a complete lesson with printable materials to practise 4 skills				http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/a-generation-couch-potatoes
"12.12.2015 17:39:56" learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org A Walk in the Forest - level 1 Tuesday Going through the forest is my favourite part of the walk. My dog Benji loves it too. I’m Grace. I live on a farm with my parents and I take Benji for a walk most days after school. Stories are great to enhance comprehension, Check out these multi-level stories to share with your students. All stories come with both online and printable worksheets and exercises.

http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/study-break/easy-readi
"12.12.2015 07:23:01" learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org The 15-minute reading challenge | LearnEnglish Teens | British Council My challenge for you is this: to read a book for 15 minutes every single day for a month. Reading is great for revisiting vocabulary. An interesting text for your students.	You may also want to challenge them.				http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/magazine/books/15-minute-reading-challenge
"11.12.2015 18:27:48" learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org Kids vocabulary games - learn words | LearnEnglish Kids | British Council © British Council The United Kingdom's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. A registered charity: 209131 (England and Wales) SC037733 (Scotland). On LearnEnglish Kids you can find some games suitable for beginners and young learners.These may help you survive the last lesson of the week.
games,vocabulary
http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/play-words
"11.12.2015 05:59:36" teachingenglish.org.uk Lateral thinking Preparation You will need: Lateral thinking is a good way to solve problems and enhance creativity.
Here is an interesting activity with printables to practice past continuous tense.
grammar, 
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/lateral-thinking
"10.12.2015 20:52:07" learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org Reading exams This section offers you lots of advice for reading exams and tests. Read the advice and do the exercises in this section so you are really well prepared for the next time you have a reading exam. Reme If your students don't know how to train themselves for reading exams, you can help them with these tips
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/exams/reading-exams/reading-exams-0
"10.12.2015 11:10:18" teachingenglish.org.uk Drama techniques to get them talking These techniques: Drama techniques can be used while teaching English.They can be very helpful to get across the meaning. They may appeal to kinesthetic learners and also for reluctant students

drama, speaking

http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/drama-techniqu
"09.12.2015 20:09:37" learnenglish.britishcouncil.org   In this audio soap set in London a group of young people from around the world share their lives over a cup of coffee.	Why not choose one video for each every week or month		

teens video lesson listening speaking	

http://learnenglish.britishcouncil
"08.12.2015 19:18:30" britishcouncil.org.tr İngilizce Öğretimi Yayınları - Yüksek Öğretimde İngilizce | British Council British Council yayını olan 'Yüksek Öğretimde İngilizce' isimli çalışma, araştırmada yer alan Türkiye’deki 15 şehirdeki 38 üniversite ile türünün şu ana kadar yapılmış en kapsamlı örneğidir. State of English in Higher Education Report is the largest ever carried out into university English language teaching in a country. 
You can download the report http://www.britishcouncil.org.tr/teach/elt-publications/he-research
You can also check th
"08.12.2015 19:00:23" teachingenglish.org.uk Gap Fill Gamble You need an envelope full of small bits of paper. Chop up a few pages of scrap paper for this. Students compete against one another in pairs. Do your students find "Gap Fill" exercises boring. How about turning them into games, just read the instructions for the game		https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/gap-fill-gamble		

Teenagers, grammar, vocabulary,
"07.12.2015 18:04:52" britishcouncil.org.tr İngilizce Öğretimi Yayınları - Yüksek Öğretimde İngilizce | British Council British Council yayını olan 'Yüksek Öğretimde İngilizce' isimli çalışma, araştırmada yer alan Türkiye’deki 15 şehirdeki 38 üniversite ile türünün şu ana kadar yapılmış en kapsamlı örneğidir. TEPAV ve British Council’in birlikte yürüttüğü Türkiye’de Yükseköğretimde İngilizce’nin durumunu inceleyen bu rapor üniversitelerde İngilizce öğretimi hakkında bir ülkede bugüne dek gerçekleştirilmiş en kapsamlı çalışmadır. Raporu indirin - 
http://w
"07.12.2015 11:07:29" teachingenglish.org.uk Teens and writing skills Check out these tips and ideas to encourage your teenage learners to improve their writing skills. Writing is becoming the most essential skill as most of our students use social	media to communicate with others. 	

Check out these tips and ideas to encourage your teenage learners to improve their writing skills.	

http://www.teachingenglish.org.u
"06.12.2015 09:56:12" teachingenglish.org.uk After Lunch (higher level) The materials with this pack are designed to be used with higher level (B2+) students. After lunch is a set of teaching resources which encourage 	students to use their higher level critical thinking skills to talk about an image.	
teens, speaking, images		http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/after-lunch-higher-level
"04.12.2015 18:59:36" britishcouncil.org.tr Ortaöğretimde Dijital Müfredat Haritalandırma | British Council British Council, 5 Aralık'ta Ankara’da düzenlenecek olan Eğitimde Fatih Projesi Eğitim Teknolojileri Zirvesi 2015'e Ortaöğretimde Dijital Müfredat Haritalandırma sunumuyla katılacaktır. British Council, Yenilik ve Eğitim Teknolojileri Genel Müdürlüğü (YEGİTEK) tarafından 5 Aralık 2015 tarihinde Ankara’da düzenlenecek olan Eğitimde Fatih Projesi Eğitim Teknolojileri Zirvesi'ne katılacaktır. 
http://www.britishcouncil.org.tr/events/or
"04.12.2015 12:12:24" learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org   Trolley Dash is a fun game for young learners. You have sixty seconds to collect  everything on your shopping list. Finish in time and move to the next level.challenge works to improve their skills

http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/fun-g
"03.12.2015 18:50:03" learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org   You can find topic based vocabulary on LearnEnglish with exercises to use.
vocabulary
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/grammar-vocabulary/vocabulary-exercis
"03.12.2015 10:37:43" teachingenglish.org.uk Activities for using magazines in the classroom You can bring whole magazines to class to stimulate interest in British culture, to introduce the topic of media and language or just to help students get to grips with handling a whole publication Magazines are full of authentic materials that you can use with your advance students. Nowadays we also have the option of digital ones so why not try them in the class.

You can get some inspiration from this article to start using articles.

http:/
"02.12.2015 18:51:00" britishcouncil.org.tr Digital Curriculum Mapping For Secondary Education | British Council The British Council will attend Fatih Project Innovations and Education Technologies Summit 2015 to be held on 5 December in Ankara with 'Digital Curriculum Mapping For Secondary Education' http://www.britishcouncil.org.tr/en/events/digital-curriculum-mapping-secondary-education

The British Council will attend Fatih Project Innovations and Education Technologies Summit 2015 to be held on 5 December 2015 in Ankara by the General Directo
"02.12.2015 05:33:42" teachingenglish.org.uk One imaginative way of using comprehension questions for creative writing I do think that a way John Morgan taught me to use comprehension questions is genuinely productive. From story to comprehension question and from questions to story.  ( Lower Inter to advanced) Ask each student to think of a story they know but that something very practical from amazing Mario Rinvolucri	
One imaginative way of using comprehension questions for creative writing	
lower intermediate to advance	
Creative writing	https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/blogs/mario-rinvolucri/one-imaginati
"01.12.2015 18:42:12" learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org   December is here...Thanks for your contributions to our site last week. We now have 20006 likes.	

How about starting the day with a tasty cake tomorrow? If you have a food themed unit this week to be done, just visit 	http://learnenglishteens.britis
"30.11.2015 19:35:13" learnenglish.britishcouncil.org English In this video, four Premier League players talk about how they use English and why it is important to them. Futbol konuşulmayan ev sayısının çok az olduğunu düşünürsek,futbolu sınıfa da taşıyabiliriz.
Yabancı oyuncular gittikleri ülkelerde nasıl anlaşırlar? Bu video dersi öğrencilerinizi hem motive edecek, hem de İngilizce konuşturacak.

http://learnenglis
"30.11.2015 15:55:23" learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org   A fun idea for EFL classes
"30.11.2015 08:55:57" learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org   Good Morning, Have a fabulous week packed with loads of ideas and inspiration.

Have you ever used photos in your lessons?How can we use photos in class?Get inspiration from "photo caption" section on LearnEnglish Teens
http://learnenglishteens.briti
"29.11.2015 09:53:13" teachingenglish.org.uk Teaching writing You can download this useful poster below. Here is a great poster packed with writing ideas. I believe these will help teachers plan fun writing activities
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/teaching-writing
"28.11.2015 07:57:43" britishcouncil.org.tr Teaching Communities | British Council British Council in Turkey works with different teachers associations and networks of private language schools. Do you know which organizations can be a support for the English teachers in Turkey. You can check for detailshttp://www.britishcouncil.org.tr/en/teach/communities
"27.11.2015 20:07:33" teachingenglish.org.uk   Will your students love writing "mini sagas"?
Have you ever tried them with your  high school students?

You can download and use this lesson suitable for B1 students studying at high school.

http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/writing-mini-th
"27.11.2015 12:15:53" teachingenglish.org.uk Cooking in Britain Today IntroductionThis lesson consists of a series of activities to help students talk about food and cooking. You can use this complete lesson to assist your coursebooks'food-themed units. You can easily adapt this intermediate lessonwith your high school students. https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/cooking-britain-today
"26.11.2015 18:48:04" teachingenglish.org.uk Classroom management For most teachers of young learners, classroom management is a big issue. Our latest teaching tip with David Rixon looks more closely at this topic and offers practical advice on how best to manage classes of YL students. For most teachers of young learners, classroom management is a a big issue. David Rixon shares his class and tips with us.What kind of problems do Turkish teachers face with YLs?

https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/classroom-management-0
Youn
"26.11.2015 11:00:01" britishcouncil.org.tr İngilizce Öğretimi Yayınları - Yüksek Öğretimde İngilizce | British Council British Council yayını olan 'Yüksek Öğretimde İngilizce' isimli çalışma, araştırmada yer alan Türkiye’deki 15 şehirdeki 38 üniversite ile türünün şu ana kadar yapılmış en kapsamlı örneğidir. 25 Kasım'da lansmanını gerçekleştirdiğimiz ‘Türkiye’de Yüksek Öğretim Kurumlarındaki İngilizce Eğitimi’ raporumuzu sayfamızdan inceleyebilirsiniz.#HEEnglishTR http://www.britishcouncil.org.tr/teach/elt-publications/he-research
"26.11.2015 09:26:14" teachingenglish.org.uk 21st Century Skills Whatever we do at our lessons is absorbed, digested and regurgitated, with varying degrees of success. Since our subject is English and our primary aim is teaching communication in a foreign language, we should never lose sight of that most valuable What are the necessary skills for 21st century teachers and learners?

What is your main aim of teaching English?
Nina MK answers these questions on her TeachingEnglish blog post.
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/blogs/ninamk/21st-century-skills
"25.11.2015 19:26:11" teachingenglish.org.uk Increasing student interaction I should emphasize that this reticence only applies to interaction in English but it does seem to apply to groups of all nationalities, ages and levels. Do you think there is enough student interaction in the classes?Patrick Howarth looks at how we can increase positive interaction in English lessons.http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/increasing-student-interaction
"25.11.2015 06:12:03" fans.vote Eğitimin İngilizce olması öğrenme düzeyini düşürüyor ve yavaşlatıyor. This poll has 2 answers to choose from, but they don't all fit in the wallpost. Please click the title to see the poll. Bugün araştırma lansmanı yapılacak Türkiye'de Yüksek Öğrenimde İngilizce Dil Eğitimi Oturumu çerçevesinde, bugün de bir sorumuz var. Görüşünüzü bizimle paylaşır mısınız?
"24.11.2015 13:06:06"  Timeline Photos  Teachers play a very important role in making the world a better place to live in. Happy Teachers Day!
"24.11.2015 08:12:44" fans.vote Lisans düzeyindeki öğrencilerin daha çok İngilizce’ye ihtiyacı var. This poll has 2 answers to choose from, but they don't all fit in the wallpost. Please click the title to see the poll. 25 Kasım'da araştırma lansmanı yapılacak Türkiye'de Yüksek Öğrenimde İngilizce Dil Eğitimi Oturumu çerçevesinde, bugün de bir sorumuz var. Görüşünüzü bizimle paylaşır mısınız?
"23.11.2015 18:36:30" learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org Hangman | LearnEnglish Kids | British Council © British Council The United Kingdom's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. A registered charity: 209131 (England and Wales) SC037733 (Scotland). Is hangman a favourite game in your class?These pages are full of Hangman games on specific topics.http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/category/1-game-type/hangman
"23.11.2015 12:15:52" fans.vote Üniversitede hazırlık sınıfı isteğe bağlı olmalı. This poll has 2 answers to choose from, but they don't all fit in the wallpost. Please click the title to see the poll. 25 Kasım'da araştırma lansmanı yapılacak Türkiye'de Yüksek Öğrenimde İngilizce Dil Eğitimi Oturumu çerçevesinde kısa bir soru hazırladık. Görüşünüzü bizimle paylaşır mısınız?
"23.11.2015 10:20:36" britishcouncil.org.tr The State of English in Higher Education in Turkey Launch | British Council British Council will publish the findings of its report about improving the quality of English Language Teaching at tertiary level at the launch event on 25th November in Ankara. The British Council will officially launch its new publication entitled ‘The state of English in Higher Education in Turkey – A Baseline Study’ in Ankara, on 25 November 2015.
http://www.britishcouncil.org.tr/en/en/events/highereducationlaunch
"22.11.2015 08:19:40" learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org Search | LearnEnglish Kids | British Council Tongue twisters ... -web.jpg 22.mp3 Listen to the tongue twister and practise saying it. How fast ... twister look for the red button, it should be in the middle of the panel just below the tongue twister ... Haftada bir dersinizi tekerlemelerle başlatmaya ne dersiniz? Hem sınıfı derse hazırlayıp, hem de buzları kırabilirsiniz.Biraz da gülmek iyi gelecektir.http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/search/apachesolr_search/tongue%20twisters?filters=ty
"21.11.2015 08:44:03"    British Council ELT is at T Plus today. If you are at Bilkent University for 2nd TPlus & TESOL Arabia SIGs Joint Event. join us to get the Turkish translation of our publication on CPD. #BritishCouncilTr,  #ELT
"21.11.2015 07:36:01" teachingenglish.org.uk Heroes and villains in Pride and Prejudice It terms of language, it focuses on word forms, mainly nouns and adjectives, to help students develop their paraphrasing skills.Level: Low intermediate /A2 onwards İngiliz Edebiyatından eserleri her seviyeye uygun olarak kullanabilirsiniz. Hem de öğrencilerinize eğlenceli okuma alıştırmalarının da olabileceğini kanıtlayabilirsiniz.
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/heroes-villains-pride-prejudice-0
"20.11.2015 06:12:18" learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org   Kids love creating avatars while playing computer games. Here is a fabulous tool which will enable young learners create their animals.How can you use this tool in your class? Would you like to share your ideaswith us?
Young Learners
http://learnengl
"19.11.2015 19:17:14" fans.vote Teaching English - British Council Turkey: How can you contribute to British Council, Turkey ELT... Vote on this poll. http://fans.vote/v/ACkA9xfuHvY
"19.11.2015 09:18:41" learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org   How about bringing a bit mystery in class with an activity like this?Do you think your students will like the idea of mystery photos?http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/study-break/what-it
"18.11.2015 20:20:31" learnenglish.britishcouncil.org Series 04 Episode 12 Carolina goes to the river and goes on a rowing boat with Jamie. Adam and Jo talk about difficult aspects of English such as homographs and homophones. Have you ever used podcasts in classroom? check the elementary podcast series on LearnEnglish for a unique chance for your students in remote areas to hear real English from different accents.
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/elementary-podc
"17.11.2015 19:02:40" teachingenglish.org.uk Drama with children 1 Introduction Drama is a very effective method to reach more students.Find interesting activities to use in your class.
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/drama-children-1
young learners
"17.11.2015 11:11:50"    Have you ever used drama in your class?
Would you like to share your tips with us?
"16.11.2015 20:11:56" learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org Sherlock Holmes Sherlock Holmes Thinking like Sherlock ...Here is a complete video lessons with comprehension questions andvocabulary activities about an imaginary character with a real address.
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/uk-now/video-uk/sherlock-holmes
"16.11.2015 07:10:27" teachingenglish.org.uk Teaching speaking skills 1 While it is a bit of an exaggeration, students clearly feel that classroom-based speaking practice does not prepare them for the real world. Good morning. Have a great week.

Suggestions for making speaking practice more authentic http://goo.gl/pLSLTN
and you may also want to read about the typical problems students have with speaking activities and how to deal with them http://goo.gl/DCf
"15.11.2015 09:42:20" teachingenglish.britishcouncil.org.cn Four hats for discussion IntroductionIn the 1980s Edward de Bono came up with his Six Thinking Hats idea, in which businessmen use a parallel thinking process which helps them become “more productive, focused, and Inspired by Edward De Bono's "Six Thinking Hats', here is a funspeaking activity you may want to use
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/four-hats-discussion
"14.11.2015 19:27:51" teachingenglish.org.uk A Continuous Teacher A CONTINUOUS TEACHER. Nina MK, Ph.D. Nina MK shared her thoughts on her blog at TeachingEnglish. 
https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/blogs/ninamk/a-continuous-teacher
"14.11.2015 10:03:54"  Timeline Photos  For me, being a language teacher is bringing the world into the classroom. Can you share your ideas please?
What does being a teacher mean to you?
"13.11.2015 19:03:03" teachingenglish.org.uk Circle game activities Conditional chain gameThis game is good to revise and practise structures in the first conditional. Ready, set, go! Games are great for drilling the target language.
Here is a list of circle games you can try with your students. Suitable for both young learners and teens

http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/circle-game-activities
"13.11.2015 06:01:54" learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org   Kids love creating avatars while playing computer games. Here is a fabulous tool which will enable young learners create their animals.
How can you use this tool in your class? Would you like to share your ideas with us?

http://learnenglishkids.brit
"12.11.2015 19:03:31"    “If a child can't learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.” 
Ignacio Estrada 
Do you agree?
"12.11.2015 09:30:04" teachingenglish.org.uk How to draw people and actions Watch the video and become an expert in minutes! Can everybody draw?
Paul Millard says if you can write you can draw. 
Are you ready to explain your lessons with your yown drawings?
You can watch this amazing video and see what you can 
do with l, o, n, u
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/h
"11.11.2015 19:05:59" teachingenglish.org.uk Creativity in the English language classroom  Edited by Alan Maley and Nik Peachey, British Council 
offers this great book on creativity. It's just a click away. You can download it for free. 
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/creativity-english-language-classroom
"10.11.2015 18:20:15" teachingenglish.org.uk Teaching grammar Download the poster below. Dilbilgisi öğretmek eğlenceli olabilir mi?
Yaratıcı fikirlerle dolu bu poster öğrencilerinizin dilbilgisi
dersleri hakkındaki fikrini değiştirecek.
#grammar 
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/teaching-grammar
"09.11.2015 18:23:09" learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org   Having a mixed ability class is not a problem anymore.
Try these levelled reading activities. You will love them.
Each reading activity comes with three different levels and all are #downloadable 
 #reading 
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.or
"09.11.2015 06:42:49" teachingenglish.britishcouncil.org.cn   Good morning, wishing you a beautiful and fruitful week with loads of ideas.

Brıng some colour to your lessons. Motivate your students with these stylish badges.Praise their success, award their achievements
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article
"08.11.2015 15:49:26" teachingenglish.org.uk Rhythm, rhyme, repetition, reasoning and response in oral storytelling When being told a folk tale orally, a group of listeners can also be offered the added opportunity to be physically and verbally active. Hikaye anlatıcılığı dil sınıflarının her aşamasında kullanılabilecek çok etkili bir tekniktir. 
Hikaye anlatıcılğının 5 ''R'' si sizce nelerdir? 
Fikirlerinizi bizimle paylaşırsanız seviniriz. #storytelling #EFL #TEFL

https://www.teachingenglish.org
"07.11.2015 15:11:14" fans.vote Do you use storytelling in class?  Telling stories are a very old tradition in Turkey. Do you use storytelling in class?
"07.11.2015 05:43:15" teachingenglish.org.uk Katherine Bilsborough: Lesson plans – less is more You can travel without a list of course but you will avoid a few problems if you spend a bit of time planning – not a whole week though. That would be silly. A few minutes should be enough. Pre-empting problems will bring peace of mind and when it co Do you write lesson plans for the whole unit? 
Do you plan for the month? 
Less is more. Do you agree?
We'd like to hear how you plan your lessons and for the inexperienced teachers, here is a treasure throve with downloadable materials.
http://www.t
"06.11.2015 18:48:53" learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org Autumn decoration Autumn in the UK is in September, October and November. It is a time when leaves fall off the trees. Make a beautiful leaf decoration this autumn. Do your primary students love cutting, pasting and glittering things?
Are they crafty? 
Check out these craft ideas here:
http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/craft-downloads/autumn-decoration
"06.11.2015 05:38:27" learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org   No more long and tiring afternoons on Fridays… No more Monday morning syndromes if you bring some sunshine into your classroom.
Fridays or Mondays are great to use songs to motivate or energise kids.
You will find song lessons with animations suitabl
"05.11.2015 17:54:44" learnenglish.britishcouncil.org Verb Machine You can make any English tense or verb form by clicking four buttons. Don't believe us? Have a go! You voted for "Games" on our poll so tonight I'd like to share an app with you. 
The fantastic verb machine!
Your students will love playing with it.

http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/word-games/verb-machine
"05.11.2015 09:16:31" britishcouncil.org.tr Stories for Schools Turkey | British Council British Council Turkey and well-known children’s storybook writers from Turkey and the UK have come together to produce free stories and resources for learners and teachers of English. Do you use stories and poems with your students? 
Do you have any tips that you want to share with us?
Here is a treasure trove of "Stories for Schools Turkey"
http://www.britishcouncil.org.tr/en/teach/stories-for-schools
"04.11.2015 18:24:14" learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org Creating a comic strip | LearnEnglish Kids | British Council © British Council The United Kingdom's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. A registered charity: 209131 (England and Wales) SC037733 (Scotland). Creating a comic strip has never been this easy. Your students will love this app.
http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/parents-top-tips/creating-comic-strip
"04.11.2015 04:43:03" britishcouncil.org Why it’s never too late to become an English teacher | British Council Helen Dennis-Smith, latest winner of the British Council's TeachingEnglish blog award, looks at some of the challenges of entering the profession later in life, and offers a few tips. It's never too late

http://www.britishcouncil.org/voices-magazine/why-its-never-too-late-become-english-teacher
"03.11.2015 19:37:13" teachingenglish.org.uk Using Songs How to introduce songs
"03.11.2015 18:07:17" teachingenglish.org.uk Using Songs How to introduce songs Why not use songs in class? Surprise your young learners with inspiring lessons. Not sure where to start, then check out this article on TeachingEnglish

http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/using-songs
"03.11.2015 07:37:09"    How can you use songs in class?
Can songs be used only for listening? What other skills can be taught or practised using songs? We'd l'like to hear your ideas.
"02.11.2015 19:14:30"    Most votes went to Games, Grammar Activities and Speaking Activities.
From tomorrow morning on, you'll find links to fun activities that you can use in your classes. 
Now time to meet.
We think it'd be great to know more about each other?
Can you tel
"02.11.2015 11:02:47" fans.vote Teaching English - British Council Turkey: Can you help us find the best resources for you? Vote on this poll. http://fans.vote/v/ACj1IIL4P78
Which resources would be more useful for your classes? You can choose more than one option.
"02.11.2015 07:27:30"    We have 19,882 page likes and 350 likes last week. This encourages us to quicken our pace. From today on we will post here regularly. You will find lesson ideas, interesting articles to get inspirations, tools to digitalise your lesson
"08.08.2015 08:00:01"    Job opportunity - part time
We are looking for a Social Media Coordinator for English Language Teaching to join our team. Find out the details and how to apply. http://www.britishcouncil.org.tr/en/about/jobs/social-media-coordinator
"17.10.2014 07:25:26"    Hi all,

We will be closing our Teaching English Facebook page soon.

We would like to invite you to ‘like’ our LearnEnglish – British Council Turkey Facebook Page in order to get our updates, useful links, event dates, networking opportunities and e
"25.09.2014 14:00:01" www.teachingenglish.org.uk Seminars These seminars encourage debate on areas of contemporary interest in the field of English language teaching and learning. The series combines informal networking events with more formal workshops and presentations. Seminar today - LIVE ONLINE

Every learner a language learner, every teacher a language teacher

Register here: http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/seminars

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"23.09.2014 11:37:03"  Timeline Photos  Join us on European Day of Languages to celebrate multilingualism with a seminar: "Every learner a language learner, every teacher a language teacher"

Friday 26 September 2014, 1745 - 2030 (UK time)
10 Spring Gardens SW1A 2BN

London and LIVE
"23.09.2014 11:37:03"    Join us on European Day of Languages to celebrate multilingualism with a seminar: "Every learner a language learner, every teacher a language teacher"

Friday 26 September 2014, 1745 - 2030 (UK time)
10 Spring Gardens SW1A 2BN

London and LIVE ONLINE
"29.08.2014 12:31:30" simon-borg.co.uk The Benefits of Attending Conferences - Blog This year I’ve had the opportunity to experience or learn about a range of different professional development (i.e. for in-service teachers) initiatives in various ELT contexts worldwide. If I attempt to categorize the different approaches to profess What are the benefits of attending ELT Conferences?

An article by Simon Borg who conducted a Project commissioned by British Council: http://simon-borg.co.uk/blog/

Can you relate the conclusions to your own experience?
What are the benefits of atte
"17.07.2014 08:46:18"  IELTS Morgan Terry Memorial IATEFL Scholarship If you are a teacher and have prepared students for IELTS, see how you can apply for this award to attend the annual IATEFL conference in the UK. The scholar... Have you prepared students for IELTS? 

If yes then you could be awarded the Morgan Terry scholarship and attend the annual IATEFL conference in the UK! The submission deadline is 24 July 2014
"12.07.2014 11:39:25" A great opportunity to gain a dual diploma from Kadir Has Üniversitesi and Coventry University. Click here to find out more: http://conta.cc/1tq63PB Timeline Photos
"25.05.2014 15:23:37"  Timeline Photos  Have you checked our Stories for Schools project for #ELT teachers in Turkey?

This week's story is The Guitar, a short story written by the acclaimed writer of children's stories, Sevim Ak. The story is for ages 14-17, but activities included will also
"25.05.2014 15:23:37"    Have you checked our Stories for Schools project for #ELT teachers in Turkey?

This week's story is The Guitar, a short story written by the acclaimed writer of children's stories, Sevim Ak. The story is for ages 14-17, but activities included will a
"22.05.2014 18:36:52" englishagenda.britishcouncil.org ELTons | EnglishAgenda | British Council Access EAP: Frameworks - Garnet EducationDyslexia for Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (Dystefl) - Dystefl ProjectESOL National 4 - K2L LtdOUR WORLD - National Geographic LearningPicaro - Kaplan International EnglishTEDDY EDDIE Skillful - Ma Watch this year's ELTons ceremony and red carpet interviews live http://englishagenda.britishcouncil.org/eltons.
"21.05.2014 08:26:10" blog.britishcouncil.org How students can use their mobile phones to learn English | British Council Voices Mobile technology is everywhere, but do you restrict or encourage it in your classroom? Joanna Norton shares tips about how English language teachers can use technology to their learners’ benefit. How students can use their mobile phones to learn English?
"13.05.2014 12:37:56"  Timeline Photos  The UK writers of our Stories for Schools, Sophie Smiley and Guy Bass, reflect on their stories, how they were inspired, the process of writing, and give tips on how to use them in the classroom.

Check our blog for full story 
"13.05.2014 12:37:56"    The UK writers of our Stories for Schools, Sophie Smiley and Guy Bass, reflect on their stories, how they were inspired, the process of writing, and give tips on how to use them in the classroom.

Check our blog for full story  http://goo.gl/bpKesh
"11.05.2014 08:27:01"  Timeline Photos  Have you checked our Stories for Schools project for #ELT teachers in Turkey?

This week's story is Moving to a New House, a short story written by Sevim Ak, the beloved writer of children's stories. The story is for ages 14-17, but activities included
"11.05.2014 08:27:01"    Have you checked our Stories for Schools project for #ELT teachers in Turkey?

This week's story is Moving to a New House, a short story written by Sevim Ak, the beloved writer of children's stories. The story is for ages 14-17, but activities includ
"03.05.2014 09:00:01"  Timeline Photos  Take part in our survey!
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"27.04.2014 08:53:57" www.virtual-round-table.com PROGRAM OVERVIEW (pls click CTRL and the link to open in a new tab) Click CTRL and any of the links below to open in a new tab To download a pdf version, please click HERE The 3rd day of the Virtual Round Table Web Conference. For a program overview, click here http://bit.ly/QR1ZpT.
"26.04.2014 07:20:45" www.virtual-round-table.com Virtual Round Table Web Conference The Virtual Round Table Conference is an annual web conference for language learning technologies. 7th  Virtual Round Table Conference- an annual web conference for language learning technologies, 25-27 April 2014 -- http://www.virtual-round-table.com/
"23.04.2014 10:42:10" Happy Children's Day!

We would like to celebrate '23 April National Sovereignty and Children’s Day', a day Turkey ‘s gift to all nations of the world. 

Listen to this children's action song. Sing along and do the actions too! -http://bit.ly/1nog3F Timeline Photos  Happy Children's Day!

We would like to celebrate 23 April National Sovereignty and Children's Day, a day Turkey's gift to all nations of the world.
"16.04.2014 11:00:01"  Timeline Photos  Have you checked our Stories for Schools project for #ELT teachers in Turkey?

This week's story is Moving to a New House, a short story written by Sevim Ak, the beloved writer of children's stories. The story is for ages 14-17, but activities included
"16.04.2014 11:00:01"    Have you checked our Stories for Schools project for #ELT teachers in Turkey?

This week's story is Moving to a New House, a short story written by Sevim Ak, the beloved writer of children's stories. The story is for ages 14-17, but activities includ
"07.04.2014 09:54:49" Missed the plenary session on "The future of learning" by Sugata Mitra? You can now watch it here
http://iatefl.britishcouncil.org/2014/sessions/2014-04-05/plenary-sugata-mitra
You can also watch our interview with Sugata Mitra http://iatefl.britishc Timeline Photos  Missed the plenary session on "The future of learning" by Sugata Mitra? You can now watch it here
http://iatefl.britishcouncil.org/2014/sessions/2014-04-05/plenary-sugata-mitra
You can also watch our interview with Sugata Mitra http://iatefl.britishc
"02.04.2014 09:56:07" Live interviews start at 11:15 UK. We'll be talking to Debanjan Chakrabati, Barry Tomalin and many more. Check our live schedule for updates http://iatefl.britishcouncil.org/2014/live-schedule Timeline Photos  Check our live schedule for updates http://iatefl.britishcouncil.org/2014/live-schedule
"01.04.2014 12:14:50" learnenglish.britishcouncil.org LearnEnglish | British Council | April Fool's Day Download audio 2.31MB (right click & save)Transcript April Fools Day by Claire Powell and Dave CollettWhat is April Fools Day and what are its origins? It is commonly believed that in medieval France, New Year was celebrated on 1 April. Then in 1562, "The first of April is the day we remember what we are the other 364 days of the year." (American writer Mark Twain)  

Some ideas and lesson plans - http://bit.ly/1lkIoJ5
What is April Fools Day and what are its origins? Download the audio - http:
"31.03.2014 11:22:42" blog.britishcouncil.org blog.britishcouncil.org More and more non-English speaking universities teach courses using English as the medium (or language) of instruction. We look at the questions this raises for lecturers and their students. Should English be used as a university’s language of instruction in a non-English speaking country?
"28.03.2014 12:00:00" blog.britishcouncil.org Okullara Öyküler: Sevim Ak’ın öyküleriyle İngilizce derslerinize renk katın İngilizce öğretirken ve öğrenirken, Türkiye ve İngiltere’den çocuk kitapları yazarlarının büyülü dünyalarına yolculuk yapmak ister misiniz? İngilizce öğretmenlerine, derslerine renk katacak bir hediyemiz var: Okullara Öyküler (Stories for Schools)
"27.03.2014 14:53:32" blog.britishcouncil.org Watch the IATEFL Conference Online This year, I will not be able to attend the IATEFL Conference in Harrogate. Instead, I will follow the conference online, thanks to the IATEFL Harrogate Online, which offers online video coverage of the IATEFL Conference. Watch the IATEFL Conference Online. If you would like to share your reflections about the Conference, you can send your conference reviews to us at between 1 April – 11 April 2014 and some of them will be published on our blog.
"27.03.2014 10:27:41" www.britishcouncil.org.tr Research on English Language Teaching in Turkey - British Council - Turkey The report provides a unique insight into current state school English language teaching practice along with the views of a very large number of students, parents and teachers from across Turkey. How do we learn English?
We conducted a nationwide needs assessment in partnership with TEPAV (Economic Policy Research Foundation of Turkey) and the Turkish Ministry of National Education: http://bit.ly/1lo08pG
"24.03.2014 12:28:22" iatefl.britishcouncil.org Harrogate Online | The 48th Annual International IATEFL Conference & Exhibition 48th Annual International IATEFL Conference and Exhibition Harrogate International Conference Centre, Harrogate, UK 2nd - 5th April 2014. Live coverage of the conference begins 1st April 2014 This year's 2014 IATEFL Conference in Harrogate takes place from 2nd to 5th April.

The British Council are once again teaming up with IATEFL to present Harrogate Online which offers online video coverage of the IATEFL Conference.  

This year's Harr
"20.03.2014 13:50:01"    The Ex-footballer is a short story written by Sevim Ak, a popular Turkish writer of novels and short stories for children.
Level: A2-B1
Age: 14-17 (but activities included which may appeal to younger learners) 
The resources kit http://goo.gl/6cG13v
"20.03.2014 08:12:15" englishagenda.britishcouncil.org ELTons | EnglishAgenda | British Council Access EAP: Frameworks - Garnet EducationDyslexia for Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (Dystefl) - Dystefl ProjectESOL National 4 - K2L LtdOUR WORLD - National Geographic LearningPicaro - Kaplan International EnglishTEDDY EDDIE Skillful - Ma The ELTons (English Language Teaching Innovation Awards) are international awards given annually by the British Council that recognise and celebrate innovation in the field of English language teaching. 

See the ELTons 2014 shortlist below for the n
"19.03.2014 20:17:59" app.box.com MF Dissemination Project_Reference Invitation.docx - File Shared from Box
"19.03.2014 20:17:43" www.teachthemenglish.com A 6 point plan for using any song in a language lesson | Teach them English This post provides you with a template that you can use for designing a lesson around any song of your (or your learner’s) choosing.
"19.03.2014 15:45:05" www.britishcouncil.org.tr Competition for Teachers of English - British Council Turkey We ask teachers of English, to tell us what teaching advice they would give to their younger self if they had to go back to their first day at work. We ask teachers of English, from different backgrounds and experience levels, to tell us what teaching advice they would give to their younger self if they had to go back to their first day at work.

Please visit our website to find out more about th
"19.03.2014 13:50:01"    The Tale of Uzay Yavuz is a short story written by Guy Bass, an award winning UK writer, author and illustrator of books for children.
Level: A2-B1
Age: 14-17 (but activities included which may appeal to younger learners) 
The resources kit http://go
"18.03.2014 13:45:22"    At the Market Place is a short story written by Sevim Ak, a popular Turkish writer of novels and short stories for children.
Level: A2-B1
Age: 14-17 (but activities included which may appeal to younger learners) 
The resources kit http://goo.gl/krIkk
"18.03.2014 09:42:42" www.britishcouncil.org.tr Teaching English - Innovations in pre-service education British Council is providing a stage for Turkish, UK and international researchers, academics and university decision-makers to examine the place of practice teaching in undergraduate degree programmes. Innovations in pre-service education: The teaching practicum. Preparing student teachers of English for the classroom
18-19 March, Divan Hotel, Ankara
http://bit.ly/1lKiJJu
"06.03.2014 14:49:27" talk2meenglish.blogspot.com Talk2Me English : Bridging the gap to Africa - Intermediate video lesson Talk2Me English' courses are designed and taught by Emma Segev. Emma is a native English speaker and has over 9 years of ESL/EFL teaching experience, improving communication is her specialty. Her courses are client tailored and are generally conducte An Intermediate video lesson from Emma Newman Segev about a young girl named Tippi and her special relationship with Africa.
"27.02.2014 14:43:38" English language teachers, do you use mobile devices or apps to help your students improve their English? What tips do you have when it comes to mobile learning?

In our latest blog post, teacher Emma Segev, who won last month’s British Council Teach Timeline Photos  English language teachers, do you use mobile devices or apps to help your students improve their English? What tips do you have when it comes to mobile learning?

In our latest blog post, teacher Emma Segev, who won last month’s British Council Teach
"19.02.2014 08:09:56"    Does your child use educational apps? We'd love to hear from you! Complete our parents survey about educational apps and you could win a free copy of our LearnEnglish Kids app! Take the survey here http://svy.mk/1jKqvVS
"17.02.2014 19:35:43" englishagenda.britishcouncil.org EnglishAgenda podcast: 10th February 2014 | EnglishAgenda | British Council Dr Maggie Sokolik returns to our EnglishAgenda podcast and reports on the experience of running her first massive open online course or MOOC aimed at developing writing skills for English language learners. English language teachers, listen to our latest podcast on massive open online courses (MOOCs) for language learners: http://englishagenda.britishcouncil.org/content/englishagenda-podcast-10th-february-2014
"16.02.2014 15:03:18"    #StoriesforSundays

Are you an #ELT teacher? Check our Stories for Schools for your classes!

You can now download short stories in English, along with its resource kits that include activities for you to print and copy, the complete text, and teache
"14.02.2014 10:58:09" learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org Valentine's Day February 14th is traditionally a celebration of love, so how do people in the UK mark the occasion?
"11.02.2014 12:22:42"    You can check the activities section of our web site before beginning to prepare your lesson plans. For each teaching activity, you will find a simple guide for preparation and procedure, and sometimes printable worksheets too. Why not try out one no
"09.02.2014 09:44:48"    #StoriesforSundays

Have you checked our Stories for Schools project for #ELT teachers in Turkey?

You can now download short stories in English, along with its resource kits that include activities for you to print and copy, the complete text, and t
"07.02.2014 16:13:18" What is your favourite Shakespeare quote?

If you're an English language teacher or just want to know more about the bright and beautiful language of Shakespeare then don't miss our live webcast with Shakespearian actor Ben Crystal next Wednesday, 12 Timeline Photos
"07.02.2014 12:45:56" learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org Why I like classic novels | LearnEnglishTeens I study English literature at university and have always been proud of Britain’s literary heritage. Some British authors that you may have heard of are Charles Dickens and Jane Austen. These writers are famous all over the world because their books h Do you like reading classic novels? 

As we celebrate Charles Dickens's birthday today, here is a blog story written by Eleanor on why she likes classic novels, and why Dickens's Great Expectations is one of her favourite novels.

LearnEnglish Teens
"06.02.2014 14:12:50" This webinar focuses on the key points English for Specific Purposes (ESP) teachers need to know about using and evaluating word lists for language learning and teaching.
An IATEFL ESP SIG & British Council joint event.
– You can access the webinar v Timeline Photos  Tomorrow Friday 7 February 2014 - 20:00 Turkey time
"04.02.2014 14:39:20"    Here's the recording of Nik Peachey's webinar presentation on 'Online Video' from last night. https://webconf.vc.dfn.de/p1om4x6sqa8/ You can also download a copy of his presentation from here: http://technogogy.org.uk/video.pdf
"04.02.2014 12:00:01"    The British Council continues its live-streamed lecture series!

You can participate in the English Language Council Lecture celebrating the birth of William #Shakespeare to take place in London on 11 February.

These seminars encourage debate on are
"04.02.2014 09:19:30" blog.britishcouncil.org Let’s learn English with songs Remember that the more you listen to English, the better you will be at listening tests and exams. We advise that you listen to anything you can outside class in English. If you listen and read English at the same time, this will help you hear the di
"03.02.2014 12:04:21" blog.britishcouncil.org How you can use TV series, trailers and films in language class | British Council Voices How many ways are there to use moving images in the classroom? English language teacher Svetlana Urisman, who won last month’s British Council Teaching English blog award, shares her advice. Read our most popular blog post in January 2014, 'How you can use TV series, trailers and films in language class': http://blog.britishcouncil.org/2014/01/21/how-you-can-use-tv-series-trailers-and-films-in-language-class/

Photo credit: Tulane Public
"02.02.2014 09:30:00"    #StoriesforSundays 

Have you heard about our Stories for Schools project for #ELT teachers in Turkey?

You can now download short stories in English, along with its resource kits that include activities for you to print and copy, the complete text,
"30.01.2014 09:55:10"    IATEFL ESPSIG, in collaboration with British Council, cordially invites you to a webinar event on 7 February 2014 between 20:00-21:00 (Turkey time) featuring Averil Coxhead on ‘What do ESP Teachers need to know about word lists for language learning
"28.01.2014 13:00:01"    "One must speak a little, you know!"

Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice was first published in the United Kingdom today in 1813. Here are some links and resources for English teachers to use Pride and Prejudice in the classroom.

Introducing Prid
"28.01.2014 09:11:55" blog.britishcouncil.org Continuing Professional Development Symposium Nobody can fail to be impressed by the sheer size of some Turkish universities’ hazırlık year programmes. Some of the larger universities may have up to 200 instructors delivering courses to up to 3,500 students a year in what must be a nightmare for In partnership with Hacettepe University, we have given a platform for heads of department/ CPD Units to share their teacher development successes with each other at a CPD Symposium in Ankara on 27-28 January 2014.http://bit.ly/1jDAKe9
"28.01.2014 08:04:19" www.iatefl.org IATEFL Webinars In this webinar Tessa will encourage participants to consider what creativity involves, if it’s a good thing, and whether we are born creative or can learn to be more so. If we can learn to be even more creative than we already are, then what classic Coming next on the IATEFL monthly webinars: Tessa Woodward - ‘Enjoying personal and professional creativity’ 31 January 2014, 3pm GMT http://www.iatefl.org/webinars

In this webinar Tessa will encourage participants to consider what creativity involv
"24.01.2014 13:23:59" blog.britishcouncil.org Çocuklarınız eğlenerek İngilizce öğrensin Anne babalar, çocuğunuzu bilgisayarının başında kocaman gözlü, yeşil tenli ve turuncu saçlı iki uzaylının maceralarını izlerken görürseniz, “Gene mi bilgisayar başında oyun oynuyor?” deyip, endişelenmenize gerek yok. O sevimli iki çizgi karakter, süp Yarıyıl tatilinde çocuğunuza evinizin sıcak ortamında İngilizce öğretmeye ne dersiniz?

Sizleri, her yaştan çocuğun İngilizce öğrenebilmesi, İngilizce’ye daha yakın hissedebilmesi için farklı alternatifler sunan LearnEnglish Kids - British Council'a
"23.01.2014 09:53:24" blog.britishcouncil.org How you can use TV series, trailers and films in language class | British Council Voices How many ways are there to use moving images in the classroom? English language teacher Svetlana Urisman, who won last month’s British Council Teaching English blog award, shares her advice. How many ways are there to use moving images in the classroom? English language teacher Svetlana Urisman, who won last month’s British Council Teaching English blog award, shares her advice. Comment below this post if you have further tips. http://bi
"15.01.2014 12:16:22" blog.britishcouncil.org Anish Kapoor School Visits in the Digital Era | Local site home Subscribe by rss Previous Blog Home Next Comments anishkapooristanbulda Anish Kapoor , one of the most influential sculptors and contemporary artists of our time, has inspired us in so many ways. Check out our new blog story about #anishkapooristanbulda exhibition and the school visits: http://bit.ly/1hWjale
"09.01.2014 16:45:25"    Gaziantep College Foundation 9th ELT Conference
12 April 2014
"06.01.2014 09:30:00"    A Beast is a short story written by Guy Bass, an award winning UK writer, author and illustrator of books for children. http://bit.ly/1lEeWvC

Set in Istanbul, the story tells about a boy who meets something very surprising when he goes fishing in
"05.01.2014 09:30:01"    The Guitar is a short story written by Sevim Ak, a popular Turkish writer of novels and short stories for children.
http://bit.ly/Kmt0Pt

Set in an unknown Turkish city, the story tells about a boy whose dream is to be a great guitarist. The only
"04.01.2014 09:30:00"    The Long Journey Home is a short story written by Sophie Smiley, a UK teacher and writer of storybooks for children. http://bit.ly/1dfBrT6

Set in Istanbul, this is a thrilling adventure story about a football-mad boy who gets caught up with a gang
"03.01.2014 09:18:25"    Sewing Day is a short story written by Sevim Ak, a popular Turkish writer of novels and short stories for children. http://bit.ly/1i0Eovr

Set in an unknown Turkish city, the story tells about a girl encounters the mysterious world of adults during
"31.12.2013 15:30:01"    Dear teachers & colleagues, we wish you a Happy New Year.
"20.12.2013 14:17:34" blog.britishcouncil.org Okullara Öyküler: Sevim Ak’ın öyküleriyle İngilizce derslerinize renk katın İngilizce öğretmenlerine, derslerine renk katacak bir yeni yıl hediyemiz var: Okullara Öyküler (Stories for Schools). �ngilizce öğretirken ve öğrenirken, Türkiye ve İngiltere’den çocuk kitapları yazarlarının büyülü dünyalarına yolculuk yapmak ister misiniz?

Web sitemizden indirebileceğiniz Okullara Öyküler (Stories for Schools) İngilizce eğitim setleri hakkında dah
"16.12.2013 20:54:59" www.coursera.org K-12 Blended & Online Learning K-12 Blended & Online Learning is a free online class taught by Anissa Lokey-Vega, Ph.D. and Jordan P Cameron of University System of Georgia Take courses from the world's best universities, free and online: 

K-12 Blended & Online Learning

This course introduces teachers and interested adults to K12 blended and online learning. Participants will design a blended or online unit and develo
"04.12.2013 15:00:01" www.britishcouncil.org.tr İngilizce Öğretmenleri için Özel Eğitim Aktiviteleri - Turkey 3 Aralık 2013, Birleşmiş Milletler Dünya Engelliler Günü. British Council, bugün kapsamında hafta boyunca özel eğitim öğretmenlerine yönelik aktiviteler düzenliyor. Participate in a special SEN lesson plan competition for teachers where you can win an online SEN teacher training course. For more information - http://bit.ly/IMm0dG
"04.12.2013 13:00:01" britishcouncil.contentcontainer.net Special Educational Needs in English Language Teaching  We would like to learn more about SEN teachers’ classroom experiences so don’t forget to take part in our short survey using this link:  http://britishcouncil.contentcontainer.net/SEN/
"04.12.2013 09:52:25"    Upcoming webinar with Maha Khochen on Wednesday 4 December at 13:00 and 19:00 (Turkey time) - “An insight into dealing with visually impaired learners - hints and tips! Visit our website to sign up for the webinar - http://bit.ly/1caD049
"03.12.2013 23:52:00"  Timeline Photos  Upcoming webinar with Maha Khochen on Wednesday 4 December at 13:00 and 19:00 (Turkey time) - “An insight into dealing with visually impaired learners - hints and tips! Visit our website to sign up for the webinar - http://bit.ly/1caD049
"03.12.2013 14:06:15"    Did you know that 3rd Dec 2013 is the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities? To mark this occasion the British Council is running a series of events for teachers of special needs learners during this week. - Click here to sign up to our w
"02.12.2013 16:18:44" This webinar http://goo.gl/mR2giy will provide an overview of the issues around inclusion and suggest practical teaching strategies which will help all learners, particularly those with SENs.
Find out the time of when the webinar is in you country ht Timeline Photos  This webinar http://goo.gl/mR2giy will provide an overview of the issues around inclusion and suggest practical teaching strategies which will help all learners, particularly those with SENs.
Find out the time of when the webinar is in you country ht
"02.12.2013 14:12:55" www.britishcouncil.org.tr Activities on Special Education Needs for English Teachers December 3, 2013 is the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities. To mark this occasion the British Council is running a series of events for teachers of special needs learners during this week. Participate in a special SEN lesson plan competition for teachers where you can win an online SEN teacher training course. For more information - http://bit.ly/1k1un0d
"02.12.2013 11:52:54" britishcouncil.contentcontainer.net Special Educational Needs in English Language Teaching  We would like to learn more about SEN teachers’ classroom experiences so don’t forget to take part in our short survey using this link: http://britishcouncil.contentcontainer.net/SEN/
"30.11.2013 08:31:26"    Sewing Day is a short story written by Sevim Ak, a popular Turkish writer of novels and short stories for children.
Level: A2-B1
Age: 14-17 (but activities included which may appeal to younger learners)
A complete resource kit http://bit.ly/18sd9cH w
"29.11.2013 22:33:00"  Timeline Photos  Sewing Day is a short story written by Sevim Ak, a popular Turkish writer of novels and short stories for children.
Level: A2-B1
Age: 14-17 (but activities included which may appeal to younger learners)
A complete resource kit http://bit.ly/18sd9cH w
"29.11.2013 15:40:42"    British Council and well-known children’s storybook writers from Turkey and the UK have come together to produce free stories and resources for students and teachers. 

Each story forms part of a 'kit' which also includes downloadable activities base
"29.11.2013 08:23:54" ihworld.com 60 Years of International House - Anniversary Conference Join us for a special online conference in celebration of our 60th anniversary! International House 60th Anniversary Conference - Live and Online http://ihworld.com/60conference
"28.11.2013 15:50:25"    These online webinars http://goo.gl/61eJOA deal with a range of special educational needs and will be presented by renowned experts in this field. 
The first, on Monday 2nd December, is by David Crabtree author of “In one ear out of the other: how k
"25.11.2013 13:46:20"    Gedik University, School of Foreign Languages students have recently visited the Anish Kapoor Exhibition at Sakıp Sabancı Museum. Aysegul Liman Kaban is giving teachers practical guidelines about how to make the best out of the exhibition. http://bit
"24.11.2013 09:00:01" blog.britishcouncil.org Enjoy our online resources on Teachers’ Day “The new generation will be created by teachers.” These words by Atatürk mark an important day when we honour our teachers on 24 November. The Teachers’ Day is the anniversary of Atatürk accepting the title of “Başöğretmen” (Primary Teacher) on 1928 Happy Teacher's Day! See our virtual gift bag for teachers on our blog - http://bit.ly/1g1Q1Bt
"23.11.2013 15:39:12" www.britishcouncil.org Languages for the Future | British Council The Languages for the Future report identifies Spanish, Arabic, French, Mandarin Chinese, German, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Turkish and Japanese as the languages most vital to the UK over the next 20 years. Which languages do you think will be the important ones to learn in the future?
According to The Languages for the Future report: Spanish, Arabic, French, Mandarin Chinese, German, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Turkish and Japanese are the languages
"20.11.2013 18:02:05"    Today's #EnglishDoctor virtual session will start in about 5 minutes. Follow the link to enter our virtual classroom: http://bit.ly/1fjTdYN. See you there!
"13.11.2013 20:21:24"    Our LearnEnglish Kids website - http://goo.gl/dsF7NA
"12.11.2013 22:42:53" blog.wiziq.com All-Star Presenters Band Together for the Second MOOC on ELT WizIQ and Jason R. Levine a.k.a. Fluency MC, present ELT Techniques: Listening and Pronunciation, the second MOOC for English teachers all around the world. Fun and collaboration await! Meet leading ELT innovators LIVE #eltmooc #mooc
"12.11.2013 12:35:59" Hi Everyone, I'm your English Doctor. I am here on LearnEnglish – British Council Turkey to give advice and help with any problems you have related to learning English. I will be here for 1.5 hours today.

Please remember:
- Use comments to ask your Timeline Photos  Our #EnglishDoctor is NOW available on LearnEnglish – British Council Turkey at 14:30-16:00 (Turkey time).
"04.11.2013 07:57:40" www.teachingenglish.org.uk The Macmillan online conference 2013 | TeachingEnglish | British Council | BBC Join thousands of ELT teachers for a week of inspiring events, all completely free to attend from the comfort of your own sofa, from Monday 11th to Friday 15th November. The Macmillan online conference from Monday 11th to Friday 15th November 2013 - http://bit.ly/HvZrJv
"01.11.2013 14:21:39" www.britishcouncil.org.tr İngilizce Doktoru - Turkey İngilizce başınızı mı ağrıtıyor? Problemlerinizi çözmek için sihirli bir ilaç mı arıyorsunuz? Endişelenmenize gerek yok, İngilizce doktorunuz burada! Are your students looking for a magic pill to solve their problems with the #English language? No need to worry, our #EnglishDoctor is here! - http://bit.ly/1dxIPMo
"01.11.2013 12:15:35"    The GREAT bus is now on the roads to Anatolia. Take part in our competition and win a UK education opportunity with a full scholarship -- http://on.fb.me/Hyidze
"01.11.2013 09:43:57"    Children love Halloween and your English language learners are no exception. Here is a fun Halloween quiz to help your students practice English and win online gift cards! - http://a.pgtb.me/MPS9f
"01.11.2013 00:44:00"  Timeline Photos  Children love Halloween and your English language learners are no exception. Here is a fun Halloween quiz to help your students practice English and win online gift cards! - http://a.pgtb.me/MPS9f
"31.10.2013 07:09:55"    https://www.facebook.com/events/624038394300970/
"25.10.2013 14:44:08"    The British Council brings Damian Barr’s "Literary Salon" to Istanbul for the first time as part of the Istanbul Tanpınar Literature Festival. It will be an evening of reading, thinking and talking freely on Friday 1 November 2013.

Please visit ou
"24.10.2013 11:28:23" blog.britishcouncil.org Absence, presence and being Orhan Pamuk for a day Except the writer is the Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk and we are about to record the English audio guide for his Museum of Innocence , a magical place in the backstreets of Istanbul?s "...we are about to record the English audio guide for his Museum of Innocence, a magical place in the backstreets of Istanbul’s Cukurçuma neighbourhood. The museum occupies four floors of a house Pamuk bought in 2000 as he began writing the novel of
"21.10.2013 14:59:39" Are you (or your students) inspired by the art? Select a work from "Anish Kapoor in Istanbul" exhibition and write a five-line poem. Join our English poetry challenge and practise your English. For more information: http://bit.ly/1b6LY3b #anishkapoor Zaman Tüneli Fotoğrafları
"20.10.2013 17:33:03"    Do you teach young learners? Do you have to draw cats, dogs or birds on the board? Paul Millard from the British Council in Vietnam shows you how to draw them quickly and easily in this video tip. http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/tips/how-draw-cats-
"19.10.2013 07:55:08"    Self-study activities http://goo.gl/X65OHs with preparation tasks, worksheets and video transcipts
"18.10.2013 21:56:00"  Timeline Photos  Self-study activities http://goo.gl/X65OHs with preparation tasks, worksheets and video transcipts
"15.10.2013 07:19:38"    We wish you a happy and blessed Eid.
"13.10.2013 10:47:55" iversity.org Future of Storytelling Course | Education. Online. Free. | iversity How do you tell a story? Learn to listen and inspire. Understand trends in current fiction and learn to contextualize narratives in this MOOC. Enrol for free! Are you interested in the mechanics of current fiction formats? Do you want to know how stories are told? Do you want to analyze, understand, contextualize and create stories and narratives? Then join this course on storytelling!
"12.10.2013 09:05:41"    This publication explores a broad range of issues including student autonomy, making language learning fun, plus the challenges of teaching and learning languages in large, classrooms. http://bit.ly/1cbWxUp
"11.10.2013 23:07:00"  Timeline Photos  This publication explores a broad range of issues including student autonomy, making language learning fun, plus the challenges of teaching and learning languages in large, classrooms. http://bit.ly/1cbWxUp
"11.10.2013 11:59:53" ltsig.org.uk 12/10/13 - SPECIAL EVENT - Using Technology in Teaching: Principles in Practice IATEFL LTSIG - the website of the International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language - Learning Technologies Special Interest Group THE IATEFL Learning Technologies SIG & TESOL CALL-IS one-day online conference: Saturday 12 October http://bit.ly/19EcUVk
"11.10.2013 11:10:16" www.futureofeducation.com 2013 Reform Symposium E-Conference (RSCON) Welcome to the 4th annual Reform Symposium Free Online Conference (RSCON), an online global event highlighting “wow” moments in teaching and learning… 2013 Reform Symposium E-Conference (RSCON) October 11th - 13th http://bit.ly/GRoLcT
"10.10.2013 07:29:09"    Do your students need help with their spelling? Check out this activity which focuses on silent letters (e.g. knot, lamb). Can you think of any other words that have silent letters? http://bit.ly/1ac0Vzh
"09.10.2013 14:10:13" blog.britishcouncil.org Çocuklarınız eğlenerek İngilizce öğrensin Anne babalar, çocuğunuzu bilgisayarının başında kocaman gözleri, yeşil tenleri ve turuncu saçlarıyla iki uzaylının maceralarını izlerken görürseniz, “Gene mi bilgisayar başında oyun oynuyor?” deyip, endişelenmenize gerek yok. O sevimli iki çizgi kara Anne babalar, çocuğunuz bu sonbaharı çok sevdiği bilgisayarının başında geçirsin, hem LearnEnglish Kids’in eğlenceli dünyasıyla tanışsın, hem İngilizce öğrensin: http://bit.ly/1bYW9bS
"08.10.2013 15:58:47"  Iatefl ESP SIG Further to the announcement below, here are more details about the ESP SIG PCE in Harrogate 2014:

THEME: ESP and learning technologies: What can we learn?

One of the future themes proposed by the IATEFL ESP SIG members and the participants who atte Call for papers: IATEFL Annual conference 2014
English for Specific Purposes Special Interest Group (ESP SIG) Pre-Conference Event 

Theme: ESP and learning technologies: What can we learn?

Deadline for proposals: 20th November 2013. For more detail
"05.10.2013 11:18:40"    Today is World Teachers’ Day, a special day to celebrate teachers all over the world who have supported and inspired their students.

Perhaps you would like to become a teacher or are already a teacher looking for more classroom resources. Find out
"05.10.2013 09:38:55"    Happy World Teachers' Day! To celebrate the day, we are very pleased to bring you a fantastic article by Marie Delaney, author of Teaching the Unteachable and What Can I Do About the Kid Who..? Marie's article looks at the causes of teacher stress an
"04.10.2013 05:50:07"    Class Journals: This lesson plan looks at one way class journals might be set up in order to introduce students to the idea and to get them working with journals http://bit.ly/19Ytlg9
"02.10.2013 13:50:57"    Step by step writing help:
– for elementary | A1 & A2 students with worksheets http://goo.gl/E9OFgW
– for intermediate | B1 & B2 students with downloads & transcript http://goo.gl/6I3Ysv
"30.09.2013 15:52:04"    – Fun grammar videos for older students http://goo.gl/2YWH9F
and younger ones http://goo.gl/6Sfr8G with worksheets and downloads.
– More suggestions for some enjoyable grammar class activities http://goo.gl/3XSU7o
"28.09.2013 06:24:38" www.eltexperiences.com A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words: An ELTPics Introduction | ELT Experiences
"27.09.2013 07:22:43"    There are ten new and updated LearnEnglish Kids lesson plans (based on LearnEnglish Kids songs and stories) on the TeachingEnglish site. These lesson plans help students explore the song or story, with comprehension and extension activities, and lang
"26.09.2013 06:56:38" blog.britishcouncil.org Celebrating the European Day of Languages  Today is a day of celebration for us, the British Council, as well as over 100 thousand teachers of English, and one million learners of English we engage with in a year. Here is a look at why English is a core communicative skill, and the vast resou
"25.09.2013 04:57:22" new.livestream.com British Council Spain Livestream.com Follow British Council Spain's profile on Livestream for updates on live events. The British Council in Spain is organizing an annual teachers' conferences, entitled Motivating Teaching on 28 September 2013. Some of the sessions will be livestreamed at https://new.livestream.com/britishcouncilspain For more information: http://ww
"20.09.2013 07:38:54" www.futurelearn.com FutureLearn — Learning for Life What is FutureLearn? Learn online for free Choose a high quality free course from a range of topics; from Science & Technology to Arts & Humanities, from Body & Mind to Business & Management. Learn step by step Courses are designed to fit around your Choose a high quality free course from a range of topics; from Science & Technology to Arts & Humanities, from Body & Mind to Business & Management. https://www.futurelearn.com/
"19.09.2013 06:35:26" www.teachthemenglish.com 15 great ice-breaker ideas and downloable worksheets | Teach them English Ice-breakers are an essential part of any class, so having a bank of ideas to pick from is always a good idea. Here's what I found for you, a nice collection of ideas and freely downloadable work sheets with great ideas for ice-breaker activities... A selection of great ideas and resources for ice-breaker activities
http://bit.ly/18cMtrt Posted by Adam Simpson
"18.09.2013 06:27:40"    – An interactive teacher training module http://goo.gl/Mk0am5 for teachers who want to explore the potential & limitations of using L1 in class
– Some arguments for and against from Sue Swift http://goo.gl/06Hxg1 & Henrick Oprea http://goo.gl/AZWNbm
"17.09.2013 09:08:39"    This publication http://goo.gl/HdZ8mR looks at different approaches to using learning technologies in the language classroom. You will find teaching tips plus lesson ideas for both younger and older students that you can adapt to your own context.
"16.09.2013 09:20:59"    Happy New Academic Year! We hope you had a wonderful summer and you are feeling recharged for 2013-2014. We would like to share some tips with you to help you cut down some preparation time:
– How can we find zero materials class activities to use?
"12.09.2013 07:53:03"    Some suggestions for the new academic year:
– TeachingEnglish board games http://goo.gl/jKl3Kt
– Games for language learning http://goo.gl/sbsnF8
– Games & activities for the ESL/EFL Classroom http://goo.gl/GVCvTl
– ELT games http://goo.gl/dnVhui
"11.09.2013 07:35:59"    The British Council has made a worldwide call for applications to the ELTons 2014. Any ELT professional can apply for consideration for one of the categories including authors, teachers, trainers and publishers. Application packs can be downloaded fr
"06.09.2013 12:16:25" "Anish Kapoor İstanbul'da" sergisine son 4 gün!


Last 4 days for the opening of "Anish Kapoor in Istanbul" exhibition! Zaman Tüneli Fotoğrafları  Last 4 days for the opening of "Anish Kapoor in Istanbul" exhibition! There are many ways for students to experience and engage with this unique exhibition. We have prepared two lesson activities for primary and secondary learners. If you are a teach
"02.09.2013 08:58:13" blog.britishcouncil.org MERLIN SAYS: Speaking Tips from Merlin, the Young Warlock You fancy learning English and you really want to improve your spoken English, but you don’t know what to do.  Then you’ve come to the right place! Merlin, the young warlock is here to give you some magic tips. If you want to be a powerful ‘knight’ o Speaking tips for your students from Merve Oflaz @oflazmerve http://blog.britishcouncil.org/turkey/2013/08/20/merlin-says-speaking-tips-from-merlin-the-young-warlock/
"08.08.2013 17:01:17"    We wish you a happy and blessed Eid!
"02.08.2013 11:58:14" poplingual.com The Best of the Language Learning Web-- Poplingual - What's popping in the best of the language learning web. What's Popping in Language Learning! 

Poplingual curates the best of the language learning web in one place.

http://bit.ly/13H0jOv
"02.08.2013 09:38:13" www.globaleducationconference.com The Global Education Conference Network Join our online community for those interested in global education. Contribute by adding media, conversation, and collaborative projects. 2013 GLOBAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE (Free and Online)
November 18 - 22, 2013

http://bit.ly/13GFF0Y
"02.08.2013 08:55:38" elt2013bolu.ibu.edu.tr Homepage The 4th International BLACK SEA ELT CONFERENCE 10th-11th October 2013 Abant İzzet Baysal University, The School of Foreign Languages, Bolu, TURKEY. Announcing the 4th International Black Sea ELT Conference titled "What's Happening in the ELT Classroom?" 

Date: 10-11 October 2013
Venue: Abant İzzet Baysal University, Bolu, Turkey,

Proposal Deadline: 30 August 2013 
http://bit.ly/19BkNk9
"31.07.2013 10:01:16"    Online game-based learning has risen in popularity recently, but there is still some debate about how effective it is as a learning tool. David Gatrell, explores this area and demonstrates how it can provide opportunities for language learning and mo
"29.07.2013 13:09:04"    There are thousands of mobile apps that can help students learn English. Which apps do you recommend:
a) for use in class?
b) for use on the move?
"24.07.2013 09:37:13"    Today on our blog we shared some tips for learners of English - feel free to comment and share the link with your students  http://bit.ly/13D1nae
"23.07.2013 08:37:47" www.guardian.co.uk Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to a baby boy!
"19.07.2013 19:06:36" allthingslearning.wordpress.com 2013/14 ELT and ELL Conference Calendar for Turkey…Ver 1.0 8 I don't usually get the Conference Calendar rolling till mid-November - but a couple of people have asked me if I can spread the word out about a couple of events that are coming up in canım Türk... 2013/14 ELT and ELL Conference Calendar for Turkey…Ver 1.0 by @Tony Gurr http://allthingslearning.wordpress.com/2013/07/19/201314-elt-and-ell-conference-calendar-for-turkeyver-1-0/
"16.07.2013 13:47:55"    – a selection of online games from our LearnEnglish Teens site http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/freetime/games
– suggestions for online games plus step by step instructions about how to use them in class from Digital Play http://www.digit
"15.07.2013 12:24:54" blog.britishcouncil.org How to become a better English teacher | British Council Voices Lizzie Pinard writes about how English language teachers can reflect on their classes to improve their teaching skills. Lizzie Pinard, winner of the TeachingEnglish monthly blog award, writes about how reflecting on one’s teaching practice can benefit English language teachers who want to improve their skills, with practical tips on how to go about it. http://blog.bri
"11.07.2013 11:58:15"  Stephen Krashen on Language Acquisition Part 1 of 2 Filmed talk by S.Krashen - You can watch as is or you can use Self Access note-taking Task THP V 9 on Self Access page in your wiki Filmed talk by Stephen Krashen on Language Acquisition - Enjoy :-) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh6Hy6El86Q
"11.07.2013 10:43:12" www.iatefl.org Scholarship Overview | Scholarships Careful reading is the key.  Every year the number of scholarships grows and the different sponsors set different parameters for making their awards.  So please check the following points in the website description of each scholarship before applying Application for the IATEFL scholarships is now open.
"08.07.2013 13:30:40"    As Ramadan starts, here’s a nice chant for children. There’s a great worksheet too. http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/songs/ramadan-chant
"04.07.2013 08:44:22" Parents, carers and teachers: need advice on keeping your children safe when using social media? To celebrate Social Media Day @BritishCouncil and @clickceop have created an infographic for you: #StaySafe http://bit.ly/14ZhfEq

Have a happy and safe Zaman Tüneli Fotoğrafları  Parents, carers and teachers: need advice on keeping your children safe when using social media? To celebrate Social Media Day @BritishCouncil and @clickceop have created an infographic for you: #StaySafe http://bit.ly/14ZhfEq

Have a happy and safe
"03.07.2013 07:28:51"    Our "UK-Turkey Knowledge Partnership Conference" is being live streamed now.
You can learn more about the event here: http://www.britishcouncil.org.tr/en/events/generating-knowledge-innovation-growth

and follow the conference through this link.
"03.07.2013 06:46:03" www.britishcouncil.org.tr Generating Knowledge, Innovation and Growth - Turkey Generating Knowledge, Innovation & Growth A UK- Turkey Knowledge Partnership Conference
"02.07.2013 10:42:16" www.medea-awards.com Schoolovision | MEDEA Awards 2013 Annual competition to reward excellence and creativity in media in education. Entries from professionals, staff, teachers and students are welcome.
"02.07.2013 09:17:38" www.britishcouncil.org.tr Live Streaming from our Knowledge Partnership Conference
"01.07.2013 08:48:44"    This publication offers a different approach to the uses of learning technologies in the language classroom. As a regular classroom teacher you will be able to find lesson ideas to adapt to your own contexts; as a teacher trainer, there is a useful o
"25.05.2013 09:12:50" www.iatefl.org IATEFL Webinars We are proud to present a series of webinars throughout 2013 as part of our membership benefit enhancement.  These webinars will also be available to view in an archive in the future. Don't miss the IATEFL Webinar with Professor David Crystal - ‘Questions about language with David Crystal’ on 25 May 2013, 3pm BST (17:00 Turkey time)

http://www.iatefl.org/membership-information/iatefl-webinars
"24.05.2013 11:10:07" ihworld.com IH Teachers’ Online Conference, 24th & 25th May 2013 IHWO is a network of language schools worldwide. Committed to implementing high standards of quality and innovation in education and training IH Teachers’ Online Conference, 24th & 25th May 2013 http://ihworld.com/ih/ihtoc60
"23.05.2013 12:36:35"    Download and print out this series of board games for the classroom: http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/board-games
"23.05.2013 09:11:05"    http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/activities/kaleidescope-belfast
Kaleidescope is an exciting new project that mixes video and original pieces of writing from well-known authors in three capital cities - this one is about Belfast. The package consis
"22.05.2013 18:17:53"    Almost like being there! ELTons ceremony is live at http://englishagenda.britishcouncil.org/eltons
"22.05.2013 17:20:43"    Watch the ELTons ceremony live: http://englishagenda.britishcouncil.org/eltons
"22.05.2013 15:32:33"    What topic are you on with your young learners? http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/topics
"22.05.2013 07:16:39"    Gail Ellis's webinar session from yesterday is now available here: http://britishcouncil.adobeconnect.com/p913addr8jx/
"21.05.2013 15:43:57" britishcouncil.adobeconnect.com Adobe Connect Login  Webinar with Gail Ellis LIVE NOW on "Promoting diversity through children's literature" 

If you would like to attend this webinar, just visit this link and enter as a guest: http://britishcouncil.adobeconnect.com/bcturkey.
"21.05.2013 10:10:37"    The ELTons, sponsored by Cambridge ESOL and now in their 11th year, are the only international awards that recognise and celebrate innovation in English language teaching (ELT). Watch the event live on the British Council website http://englishagenda
"21.05.2013 08:59:10" ozgekaraoglu.edublogs.org Ozge Karaoglu's Blog - Call For a Project As you may know, I and my colleague Demet Küyük have been developing mobile applications that are created by children. You can check several of them here! If your students are 6 to 10 years old and if you would like to be a part of this iPhone/iPad/Android application/ project with your students, you can contact Ozge Karaoglu at http://ozgekaraoglu.edublogs.org/2013/05/16/call-for-a-project/
"20.05.2013 12:03:35"    Last call to attend Gail Ellis's webinar on Tuesday 21st May at 19:00 Turkey time: https://www.facebook.com/events/183444358478475/
"20.05.2013 11:37:24" www.iatefl.org IATEFL Webinars | Membership Information We are proud to present a series of webinars throughout 2013 as part of our membership benefit enhancement.  These webinars will also be available to view in an archive in the future. IATEFL is delighted to announce the start of a new series of webinars with leading experts in the field of ELT. 

The first webinar in this series will be with Professor David Crystal called ‘Questions about language with David Crystal.’ on Saturday
"20.05.2013 09:20:42"  Interview with Sugata Mitra - ISTEK ELT 2013 Interview with Sugata Mitra - ISTEK ELT 2013 Vicky Loras interviewed Dr. Sugata Mitra at the ISTEK ELT Conference.  Dr. Sugata Mitra’s “Hole in the Wall” experiments have shown that, in the absence of supervision or formal teaching, children can teach themselves and each other, if they’re motiv
"17.05.2013 13:12:55"  Kapak Fotoğrafları  6th Virtual Round Table Conference - Live and Online! http://www.virtual-round-table.com/
"16.05.2013 11:30:40" www.youtube.com ISTEK ELT 2013 Plenary Keynote - Zeynep Urkun "Assessment: A Matter of Perception?" ISTEK ELT 2013 Plenary Keynote - Zeynep Urkun "Assessment: A Matter of Perception?" 27 April 2013 ISTEK ELT 2013 Plenary Keynote - Zeynep Urkun "Assessment: A Matter of Perception?" 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YC2fMBLqq5M
"15.05.2013 15:26:31" Find out more here: http://englisheffect.britishcouncil.org/changing-lives/ Zaman Tüneli Fotoğrafları  English Effect video prize draw!
- Make a 20-second video to tell us what English means to you!
- Upload the video to Youtube
- Send the link to englisheffect@britishcouncil.org 

You'll then be automatically entered into the prize draw for a tablet!
"15.05.2013 08:32:02"    Here’s a list of the apps for Apple that are good for developing your students' productive skills. Can anyone add to this list of recommended apps? 
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/apps
- Elementary podcasts
- Sounds Right
- 60 Second W
"14.05.2013 13:18:40"    http://politicsofpronunciation.modstreaming.com/
Helen Ashton and Sarah Shepherd – accent and dialect coaches – argue that no single accent of spoken English is better than another. Do you agree?
Check with this world clock what time the webcast is
"13.05.2013 17:36:58" learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org Video zone | LearnEnglishTeens Watching video clips is a fantastic way to improve your English.  We've prepared some great exercises for you to do as you watch. You'll improve your listening, vocabulary and grammar, as well as learning about what's going on in the world. LearnEnglish Teens - Video Zone is full of video clips with activities to improve your students' language skills: http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/freetime/video-zone
"13.05.2013 14:32:07"    Webinar with Gail Ellis on "Promoting diversity through children's literature" (Story Sharing Web Conference Follow-Up)

Date: Tuesday 21st May, 2013
Time: 19:00pm Turkey time

If you would like to attend this webinar, send an email to us at TR-ELTTe
"13.05.2013 04:32:00"  Timeline Photos  Webinar with Gail Ellis on "Promoting diversity through children's literature" (Story Sharing Web Conference Follow-Up)

Date: Tuesday 21st May, 2013
Time: 19:00pm Turkey time

If you would like to attend this webinar, send an email to us at TR-ELTTe
"10.05.2013 08:01:37"    ELT Students Career Day by the British Council & Istanbul Bilgi University "Preparing for a life in teaching" - 12 May 2013 http://preparingforalifeinteaching.wordpress.com/
"09.05.2013 22:01:00"  Timeline Photos  ELT Students Career Day by the British Council & Istanbul Bilgi University "Preparing for a life in teaching" - 12 May 2013 http://preparingforalifeinteaching.wordpress.com/
"09.05.2013 11:52:13" 15 prestigious European films to be screened in the Black Sea Region between 13 and 22 May! 

Avrupa Sineması’ndan 15 şeçkin film 13 - 22 Mayıs tarihleri arasında; Samsun, Sinop, Trabzon, Ordu ve Erzurum'daki sinema severlerle buluşacak! http://on.fb Zaman Tüneli Fotoğrafları  15 prestigious European films to be screened in the Black Sea Region between 13 and 22 May!
"08.05.2013 20:31:45"    On the LearnEnglish Kids home page we always have a poll where children can vote on different topics. This week's poll is about birthdays. http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/ Encourage your learners to vote in the poll and tell us how old
"08.05.2013 07:16:18"    The English Effect is an exhibition exploring the English language in the world today. Find out more about one of the UK's greatest assets and join the debate #EnglishEffect

– Video: people talking about the effect of English on their lives http://w
"07.05.2013 21:23:00"  Timeline Photos  The English Effect is an exhibition exploring the English language in the world today. Find out more about one of the UK's greatest assets and join the debate #EnglishEffect

– Video: people talking about the effect of English on their lives http://w
"07.05.2013 19:46:22" This paper explores the relationship between identity, learner achievement and teacher perceptions and how we can achieve a personally relevant learning and teaching environment
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/publications/identity-foreign-languag Zaman Tüneli Fotoğrafları  http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/publications/identity-foreign-language-learning-teaching-why-listening-our-students’-teachers’
"07.05.2013 14:14:43"    6th Virtual Round Table Web Conference
May 17, 2013 to May 19, 2013 – Adobe Connect
http://www.virtual-round-table.com/
"07.05.2013 11:00:48" preparingforalifeinteaching.wordpress.com Preparing for a life in teaching! Preparing for a life in teaching! We would like to invite you to our co-event with the Bilgi University for ELT student teachers on Sunday 12th May.
http://preparingforalifeinteaching.wordpress.com/
"06.05.2013 09:32:54" elt2013.bilgi.edu.tr ELT2013 CONFERENCE AN OPEN INVITATION TO COLLABORATION IN ELTJoint Forces for Joint Goals—A Common Platform for High Schools and Prep Departments Istanbul Bilgi University ELT Conference - Changing Trends, Timeless Principles: Learning Dynamics in English Language Teaching / May 11, 2013 http://elt2013.bilgi.edu.tr/conference-program/
"03.05.2013 08:45:55" From Kırşehir to Liverpool and back! 

Read our latest blog post by Özlem Akın, the winner of our Teacher+ Competition. http://bit.ly/ZDWyMt Zaman Tüneli Fotoğrafları
"27.04.2013 13:52:32"    Zeynep Urkun talks about assessment at #istekelt. You can watch the session live and online http://www.vitaminogretmen.com/
"27.04.2013 08:43:42"    The reinvention of schooling by Sugata Mitra at #istekelt
 
- "Curriculum based on questions
- Pedagogy based on self-organising systems 
- Assessment based on peer evaluation
- Certification based on employer recommendations"
"27.04.2013 08:00:25"    Watch Sugata Mitra (who is known with 'Hall in the Wall' discovery) LiIVE and ONLINE http://www.vitaminogretmen.com/canli
"27.04.2013 07:41:43"    Sugata Mitra is on stage talking about the future of learning at Istek Schools International ELT Conference #istekelt
"27.04.2013 07:34:06" www.vitaminogretmen.com Vitamin Öğretmen Portalı  You can watch #istekelt online http://www.vitaminogretmen.com/
"22.04.2013 14:01:06"    Visit the Liverpool Onine website and watch nearly 70 interviews with ELT stars recorded at the IATEFL Liverpool conference! http://iatefl.britishcouncil.org/2013/interviews/all
"22.04.2013 11:13:03"    Visit the Liverpool Online website and watch the 50 sessions recorded at the IATEFL Liverpool conference! http://iatefl.britishcouncil.org/2013/sessions/index
"20.04.2013 09:34:15"    6 keynote, 22 concurrent and 46 workshop speakers will be at Istek Schools Third International ELT Conference on April 27-28, 2013. 

The British Council will be leading the social media team during the conference. The team has already started introd
"19.04.2013 08:19:41"    Istanbul Bilgi University ELT Conference 2013 -  Closing Date for Proposals: Today - April 19, 2013 For more: http://elt2013.bilgi.edu.tr/