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UK ELT organisationsThis directory shows the range of ELT-related services currently available in the UK for teachers, trainers and policy makers. If you represent a UK service and would like to submit an entry, please contact us. Please note that inclusion of a link to a third party website does not imply endorsement of that third party website by the British Council or any association with its operators. For further information, please see our terms of use. |
Publishers
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BBCThe BBC has partnered with British Council in developing some of its websites for teachers. The BBC's Learning English website, has a section specifically for teachers. This contains a number of downloadable resources including teaching guides for an online soap opera, lesson plans connected to talks and audio news reports, multiple choice quizzes and a radio series on Innovations in teaching which includes a programme on CLIL. A separate section of this website contains a number of resources for Business English teachers. BBC Active English Language Learning (formerly BBC ELT) operates through licensing arrangements with publishing and distribution partners worldwide. The BBC Active catalogue comprises new English language learning brands in media such as print, audio, DVD, VCD, video. |
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Cambridge University PressCambridge University Press, who have a close working relationship with Cambridge ESOL, have an excellent range of books in their language teacher series which include: Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teachers, Cambridge Teacher Training and Development, Cambridge Language Teaching Library, Cambridge Language Education, Cambridge Language Assessment and Cambridge Applied Linguistics. Cambridge University Press have two coursebooks The CELTA Course and The TKT Course, to support major TEFL qualifications, both published in collaboration with Cambridge ESOL. Another recent development is the launching of Professional English Online, a new website for Business English and ESP teachers. http://www.cambridge.org/elt |
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Collins ELTCollins ELT is part of Collins Language, pioneers in dictionary publishing since 1819 and a division of HarperCollins Publishers in the UK. The new Collins ELT publishing programme includes an innovative range of self-study materials for exam preparation, business English and general English. Collins also publishes the highly-respected COBUILD reference range. The Collins Corpus, an unparalleled and constantly updated 4.5-billion-word database of today’s English language, is at the heart of all Collins ELT publishing. Explanations, examples and special features in Collins ELT material are based on analysis of this Corpus. Learners can therefore trust Collins to help them speak and write accurate, effective and up-to-date English. http://www.collinselt.com |
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Delta PublishingDelta Publishing was founded in 1997 and publishes books mainly in the areas of Primary, Business English and Teacher Resource material. Their aim is to provide teachers with innovative, creative and practical material, which they may find difficult to find from larger publishers. |
English Out There
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Garnet EducationGarnet Education has over 35 years' experience in the development of English language teaching materials. It is a specialist ELT publisher producing EAP materials, general English materials and tailor-made courses for specific clients. In addition to open-market materials, Garnet Education provides educational services that include syllabus design, teacher training, and testing services. They have extensive experience working with state education ministries, particularly in the Middle East, to develop their national English language curriculum. http://www.garneteducation.com |
Keyways PublishingKeyways Publishing provides services relevant to teacher development:
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MacmillanMacmillan Education is a global publisher, specialising in English language teaching (ELT) and curriculum publishing. Their ELT publishing ranges from internationally recognised courses such as New Inside Out and In Company, through innovative titles like Aviation English, to their award-winning range of learners' dictionaries. They are market leaders in providing popular online resources for teachers and institutions. www.onestopenglish.com boasts over 400,000 registered users and provides teachers with a number of free teacher development resources including instantly usable lesson plans, teaching tips, articles and discussions on methodology. Subscribers can gain access through the Staff Room to an enhanced range of services. The audio and podcasts section was previously nominated for the Elton awards. They have a range of free resources sites covering business English, general English, young learners and methodology. http://www.macmillanenglish.com/resources |
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Marshall CavendishMarshall Cavendish English Language Teaching was established in 2002 with a mission to publish innovative, high-quality materials to meet the changing needs of teachers and students. |
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Mary Glasgow MagazinesMary Glasgow Magazines provides a range of topical and motivating magazines for learners of English, French, German, and Spanish. They also publish a wide range of photocopiable resource books for ELT Teachers and media-tie in ELT Readers. All publishing is aimed at the 8-18 year old age group. |
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Exam boards
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Trinity College LondonTrinity exams are communicative, one-to-one assessments of proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing. They offer a refreshingly different experience with unique benefits to teachers and learners, and are highly valued by colleges, universities and employers worldwide as evidence of genuine English language ability. Trinity College London is a Full Member of the Association of Language Testers in Europe (ALTE). |
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University of Cambridge ESOL ExaminationsCambridge ESOL provides the world's leading range of qualifications for learners and teachers of English. Over 3 million people take Cambridge ESOL exams every year, in 130 countries, and more than 10,000 universities, employers and government bodies recognise Cambridge ESOL certificates. http://www.CambridgeESOL.org |
Journals
Applied LinguisticsOUP's quarterly Applied Linguistics publishes research into language with relevance to real world problems. It aims to promote principled and multi-disciplinary approaches to research on language-related concerns in the various fields encompassed by applied linguistics. It promotes scholarly and scientific discussion of issues that unite or divide scholars in applied linguistics. The journal also reviews new publications in the multi-disciplinary field of Applied Linguistics. http://applij.oxfordjournals.org |
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EL GazetteThe monthly EL Gazette features the latest in news about English Language Teaching and English medium education from around the world. It has information about courses for teachers, students and education consultants, information on career prospects, book and product reviews as well as market reports from around the globe and photocopiable classroom resources. http://www.elgazette.com |
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English Language Teacher Education and DevelopmentEnglish Language Teacher Education and Development (ELTED) is a free online journal which is produced by the English Language Learning, Teaching, and Assessment (ELLTA) Research Group of the Centre for Applied Linguistics, University of Warwick. This peer-reviewed journal appears annually and seeks to provide a medium for the exchange of ideas, research findings and information on theoretical and applied issues relating to English language teacher education and development worldwide. http://www.elted.net |
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English Teaching ProfessionalThis monthly magazine combines short theoretical pieces with articles about classroom activities, photocopiable resources, reviews, a technology section and fun activities. ETP now offers an on-line subscription which enables you to access all the articles from previous issues. There are also a selection of free articles and activities accessible on the site. |
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Humanising Language TeachingHLT is a free online magazine and the website contains an archive of articles on various issues of language teaching and methodology as well as practical exercises aimed at primary learners, secondary teenagers and adult learners. HLT deals with topics such as error correction, the creative teaching of grammar, attentive listening comprehension, enjoyable reading, motivating speaking activities, teaching vocabulary effectively, creative writing, using music and fine arts in the classroom, drama work, group dynamics, dealing with difficulties, and preparing students for tests. http://www.hltmag.co.uk |
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IATEFL SIG NewslettersEach IATEFL SIG (Special Interest Group) publishes its own Newsletter with articles connected to its area of interest. http://www.iatefl.org/content/sig/index.php |
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International Journal of Applied LinguisticsThe thrice yearly International Journal of Applied Linguistics publishes articles that explore the relationship between expertise in linguistics, broadly defined, and the everyday experience of language. Its scope is international in that it includes articles which show explicitly how local issues of language use or learning exemplify more global concerns. http://www.wiley.com/bw/journal.asp?ref=0802-6106 |
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Language TeachingThe international research resource for language professionals Editor: Graeme Porte, University of Granada, Spain Language Teaching is the essential research resource for language professionals providing a rich and expert overview of research in the field of second-language teaching and learning. It offers critical survey articles of recent research on specific topics, second and foreign languages and countries, and invites original research articles reporting on replication studies and meta-analyses. The journal also includes regional surveys of outstanding doctoral dissertations, topic-based research timelines, theme-based research agendas, and recent plenary conference speeches. Research-in-progress reports, themed comparative book review articles and a list of publications received complement the content of each issue. A thorough peer-reviewing procedure applies to both the commissioned and the unsolicited articles. 'An excellent source of information for academics, professionals and graduate students. The state-of-the-art articles are excellent and extremely useful to get the most relevant information in each area. The abstracts and indexes provide a very valuable tool for researchers in applied linguistics.' Jasone Cenoz, University of the Basque Country |
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Modern English TeacherThe quarterly Modern English Teacher is slightly more theoretical than its sister publication ETP, and covers articles and authoritative reviews of all aspects of English language teaching and is useful both for professional development and day-to-day teaching. |
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The ELT JournalFirst published in 1946, ELT Journal is a quarterly publication for all those involved in the field of teaching English as a second or foreign language. The journal links the everyday concerns of practitioners with insights gained from related academic disciplines such as applied linguistics, education, psychology, and sociology. One of its most popular features is its Key Concepts section. The online subscription for institutions allows access to articles from back issues. It is also possible to purchase back issues on an indexed CD-ROM. http://www.oxfordjournals.org/eltj |
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Online providers
English Out ThereEnglish Out There is the world’s first English course specially designed to work with social media and free internet telephony. In 2011, the European Commission funded website elearningeuropa.info named it one of the top ten uses of social media for formal language learning in the EU after listening to a case study in which a Chinese adult learner went from a beginner to intermediate speaker in just six lessons. The content consists of a suite of English language teaching and learning materials in simple file formats (PDF and MP3) that support focused real speaking and listening practice in every lesson. 250,000 hours of teaching and testing has created a unique global English course that can be used in any ELT environment and combines psycholinguistics with tasks with social learning.
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Exam EnglishTeachers will find interactive practice tests for the most important international English exams:
Vocabulary tests are available based on the academic word list as well as by topic from the Cambridge PET word list. Grammar explanations and practice material is linked to CEFR levels according to the British Council/EQUALS Core Inventory. An adaptive level test helps learners to select study materials at an appropriate level. Learners with handheld devices can access the mobile version of the web site as well as download a suite of mobile apps. |
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Language LabWhere can students play paintball, learn how to read and play music, visit a gallery and then drive away in the car that they have hired with their teacher and classmates while speaking English at the same time? Well they can do that if they travel to an English speaking country or they can ‘travel’ to English City and do it online in a realistic and interactive environment. Students use avatars (characters) to talk to other students and teachers in the city and do things you can in a city like London; buy a cup of coffee, go shopping or have a meal with friends. English teachers and actors play the parts of a café owner, an estate agent, a banker etc so the students know who to visit where for the type of language input they need. Languagelab arranges regular tours and introductions for teachers and researchers who are interested in getting more involved in immersive 3-D environments for teaching. Instructions on getting there can be found on their website. http://www.languagelab.com/ |
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Password English language testsThe Password suite of online English language tests have been designed by leading academics in testing and assessment to balance the desire for speed, convenience and accessibility with the need for accurate and reliable results. Tests span CEFR levels A1 - B2. Password tests are securely delivered and assessed online, at times convenient to the test-taker, and test-takers receive instant test results. The Password tests have been designed by the Centre for Research in English Language Learning and Assessment (CRELLA) at the University of Bedfordshire. Since its inception, CRELLA, directed by Professor Cyril Weir, has established an international reputation as a centre for development of and research into English language testing. All Password tests:
Password tests offer a cost effective and reliable way of accessing the level of English language knowledge of students. http://www.englishlanguagetesting.co.uk |
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Teach TEFLTeach TEFL provides videos of edited EFL lessons available on DVD or as downloads to use in a VLE or moodle. Shot by a freelance BBC crew at Sussex University in December 2009, the picture and sound quality are broadcast standard. The lesson is broken into chunks for easy access, and there is expert commentary from an experienced University tutor. |
Other providers
English UKEnglish UK works primarily in the UK market, but also welcomes non-UK teachers to their events. Formed in 2004 from two previous associations (ARELS and BASELT), English UK is the national association for ELT in the UK and has over 430 member centres in private schools, educational trusts and charities, further education colleges and universities. All members are accredited by the British Council who work in partnership with English UK in managing the Accreditation UK Scheme. The association's key roles are to promote quality, represent members´ interests, and to help students to fully benefit from their learning experience in the UK. English UK promotes the development of ELT professionals through seminars, workshops and conferences in a wide range of practical subjects. They offer qualifications for ELT Managers (DELTM), Business English Trainers (Cert IBET) and Student Welfare Officers (WOCC). http://www.englishuk.com/en.training |
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TEFLTechTEFLTech specialises in helping EFL teachers successfully integrate technology in their teaching, both when planning and teaching. There are a rapidly increasing number of technologies that can help make teaching more efficient and more effective and TEFLTech provides training in how to make the most of these opportunities. http://www.tefltech.com |
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The Bournemouth English Book CentreBEBC is Britain's longest-established EFL bookseller, founded in 1974, and is the only provider of a complete list of published EFL materials. "The BEBC Critical Gude to EFL Materials" is published annually in February and is available as a resource to all teachers and institutions. http://www.bebc.co.uk |
