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English language preparation and support for international students at university and college.

This is a shared website & blog from Adrian Underhill and Jim Scrivener. We work in the field of English Language Teaching. We are both interested in reflecting on the current state of our profession and in discussing ways of initiating and supporting change where it is needed. We are curious about how people learn things and how teachers can best help that learning to happen.

This is a place for students and staff, in Further and Higher Education, to look for resources and materials that will support and develop those skills that are required to successfully complete a degree programme.

"The main goal is to build and support the ELT (English Language Teaching) community in Canada through networking, training and professional development opportunities. "

Through videos, practical resources and an active online community, Teachers TV supports the professional development of anyone working in school, enabling them to widen their skills, develop their practice, and connect with others in the field.

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"Write Like an Academic provides you with the support and the tools and skills which are key for you to become an independent and confident writer of academic English. "

Useful website to support the Global coursebook series.

A new report published jointly by Pearson and NoTosh recommends that teachers should use Twitter, Facebook and other social media tools to improve their classroom skills.

In the first instalment of his brand-new series, Nik Peachey looks at podcasting and how it can be used to help students develop their listening and speaking skills both inside and outside the classroom. Nik provides a comprehensive overview article on podcasting, a downloadable lesson plan, a video screencast tutorial and a printable how-to guide.

FCE, CAE< CPE practice

Cambridge Main Suite Exam practice

Tech Tools for Teachers

This site focuses on the ways that lecturers and other teaching staff can maintain and improve the quality of teaching and learning for international students.

University of Birmingham: English for International Students Unit