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Op-docs is a series of video interviews (some animated, some filmed, whatever) that are, obviously, opinion pieces. They're not terrible long (from about 5 minutes to 15 minutes) and cover a wide variety of topics. They would probably be a good resource for Level 5 and 6 teachers. The speaking, while mostly native speakers, was not incredibly fast. They also could be used as resources for combining ideas from multiple resources.

NBC News has a ton of short (2-5 minute) videos on a wide variety of subjects (the brain, natural disasters, nanotechnology, the planet, etc.) For native speakers but probably useful for our higher levels. Could be a good resource for those of your looking for short video clips to go with the Pathways topics.

Many, many Halloween resources for those of you who might be teaching about it.

Many, many Halloween resources for those of you who might be teaching about it.

Lots of interactive reading / video activities with interactive exercises. Readings are leveled according to Common European Framework. Good computer lab resource. For addition reading selections, use this link: http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/reading-skills-practice

A very, very cool site -- suggested by Mike, thank you! -- that allows students to look up a vocabulary word and get various perspectives -- definitions, example sentences, and best of all -- pictures, even for abstract words (I used "attitude" as my test word). Great resource for higher level students.

online reading with self-quizzes. "Beginner" actually seems like low intermediate to me. Not a lot of articles currently but good resource for self student

A large variety of short videos to provoke discussion or debate on controversial topics. Good resources for Levels 5 & 6. Take a look! "How Islam Began -- in Under 10 Minutes" could be a interesting view.

grammar powerpoints from Azar. Highly recommended by Jaime and personally I think Azar does a great job of presenting grammar clearly. All free for download!

I survive using Azar!! Love it.

Well done resource for plagiarism info -- good for Level 6 teachers. Thanks to Jaime for the find!

Huge collection of sample essays organized by grade and style.

Free reading excepts on a variety of topics, organized by lexical level and accompanied by questions, discussions, and teacher activities. Probably best for Level 5 / Level 6 / advanced students

Free reading excepts on a variety of topics, organized by lexical level and accompanied by questions, discussions, and teacher activities. Probably best for Level 5 / Level 6 / advanced students

Large collection of rubrics on a variety of topics

Ideas on how to teach English for Engineering

Students can count on using the 3-2-1 strategy to help them successfully comprehend and write about an informational text.

This was very helpful! As a native speaker, I had to go back to basics to think about 'phrasal verbs' transitive and intransitive, multi-word verbs, etc. all the different terms... I think this could be used for various levels. Good explainer.

Grammar videos from the British Council. Short and explanatory...might be really useful for those of you who are semi-flipping.

Using next Saturday! Thanks, love British Council's resources.