English Teaching Tips

Here's a very interesting lesson plan about generational stereotypes at work from ESL Brains. It can be a start of a very interesting discussion during the class!

Generational stereotypes at work Video-based ESL lesson plan which focuses on stereotypical generations at work. It's perfect for professionals, especially involved in HR/Employer Branding

If you teach English for Business, here's a link to a special section on that which you can find on the British Council website. Maybe it can be useful to you:

English for business Here you can find a wide range of full lesson plans to use in your business English classroom. All of our lessons are designed around functional skills for business learners and can be used to complement your course curriculum, giving students an opportunity to develop their English language and ski...

Just a reminder about the February Conference inn Derry:

Derry | EdYOUfest Welcome to the North of Ireland for what’s set to be an unforgettable EdYoufest Derry 2026! Here, on the edge of Europe, our island is shaped by the wild Atlantic winds and warmed by the spirit of its people. The historic city of Derry (or Londonderry) — one of Ireland’s oldest and most storie...

North West Academy of English and EdYOUfest are organising a conference for English Teachers in February 2026, in Derry. Have a look at the website for more deatils:

Derry | EdYOUfest Welcome to the North of Ireland for what’s set to be an unforgettable EdYoufest Derry 2026! Here, on the edge of Europe, our island is shaped by the wild Atlantic winds and warmed by the spirit of its people. The historic city of Derry (or Londonderry) — one of Ireland’s oldest and most storie...

Christmas is fast approaching! Here is an interesting lesson from Your English Pal. have alook, maybe you can use it during your Christmas classes:

Your English Pal | ESL Lesson Plan | Christmas Free ESL lesson plan on Christmas for adults and young adults at an intermediate (B1/B2) to advanced (C1/C2) level.

An interesting lesson from ESL Brains about human organs, which can be a part of your class for B2 students. Have a look:

Inside the human body In this ESL lesson on human organs, students practise vocabulary for body parts and systems, explore their functions and talk about health.

Another webinar from British Council: Rethinking global issues: AI, equity and climate

Have a look:

Rethinking global issues: AI, equity and climate – webinars Two free practical webinars that will help you rethink AI, equity and climate issues in your classroom.

13-15 February 2026. Teaching Conference in Derry. For deatils go to: www.edyoufest.org/derry

@edyoufest_ & NWA's Conference is coming! See you in February next year! Check out the Conference's Website for details: www.edyoufest.org/derry

British Council is hosting a webinar about Inclusive Assessment. Have a look, maybe it can be useful to you:

Inclusive assessment – webinars Three free practical webinars for language teachers on how to make your assessments more inclusive and creative.

If you are planning to do a lesson about food for higher levels, how about incorporating this lesson from Your English Pal about veganism. Have a look:

Veganism | ESL Lesson Plan | Your English Pal Free ESL lesson plan on veganism for adults and young adults at an intermediate (B1/B2) to advanced (C1/C2) level.