The Teacher – your May edition

Insights. Inspiration. Impact.

Let the debate begin! Free lesson plan on AI

Get your B2 students debating the advantages and disadvantages of using artificial intelligence (AI) in education with this month’s free lesson plan. Students take on roles such as the student who finds AI helpful or the parent worried about AI in education, and learn how to politely disagree and give an alternative point of view.

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Try one new idea using AI

Give your students the skills they need to succeed in an AI-driven world with our refreshed Life Competencies Framework. Download the booklet to find simple, practical ways to bring AI literacy into your classroom. These will help your learners to better understand how AI works, evaluate outputs critically and stay safe when using AI.

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Travel to Cambridge with one of your candidates!

There is still time to register for the third edition of Celebrate in Cambridge!
Give your B2 First and C1 Advanced candidates, as well as yourself, a chance to win a trip to Cambridge.
After you have registered as a preparation centre, all your B2 First and C1 Advanced candidates who pass the exam will automatically enter the prize draw.

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English Expressions for a Fashion-Forward Look

Illustrations of the characters of The Devil Wears Prada 2

With The Devil Wears Prada 2 bringing fashion back into the spotlight, our latest Instagram post introduces stylish English expressions to help students talk about style with confidence and sophistication.

Using expressions like a statement piece and a fashion-forward outfit, learners can expand their vocabulary and describe iconic looks in a more polished and natural way

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3 simple steps to track learning

Are you familiar with KWL (Know, Wonder, Learned) charts? They’re a great way to help students reflect on what they know, what they want to know and what they’ve learned. Use them at the beginning, middle or end of a lesson to promote critical thinking, collaboration and curiosity!

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Stand out with Shining Lights

‘One of the biggest challenges that we face as teachers is to get students involved and engaged.’ Watch the video to see how teachers like Tito in Spain use our new 8-level secondary course Shining Lights to develop skills such as problem-based learning and oracy. Discover how the course helps grow students’ confidence and develop the skills they need for the future.

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Guide: neuroinclusive approaches in the classroom

This guide presents 18 practical neuroinclusive strategies, from quick adjustments to long-term actions, helping teachers create structured, accessible classrooms that minimise barriers and support every learner’s engagement and success.

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We’d love your input on English teaching

Share your views by 27 May 2026 in a quick 6-minute survey about key factors in teaching English to learners aged 4–18. Your responses are anonymous and help us improve support for teachers worldwide.

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