Teacher Resources
Welcome back to school. Displayed below is a selection of practical resources, tools and links for you to explore. These include exam preparation materials and free digital resources that you can easily share with your students on return to class.
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Resources Finder for Teachers by CEFR Level
- Resources Finder for Teachers by CEFR LevelDownload free lesson plans, handbooks, vocabulary lists and sample papers for all Cambridge English Qualifications.
Information for Preparation Centres
- Information for Preparation CentresInformation to help you plan your school year. Download a handy timeline reminder to teaching and preparing for Cambridge exams.
Support Pack for Teachers
- Support Pack for TeachersInspire – download your PDF copy of this comprehensive 24-page support pack for English language teachers. Filled with useful resources.
Download Free Lesson Plans
- Download Free Lesson PlansA range of new lesson plans which include everything you need to deliver a 45-minute lesson; for A1-C1 levels. As well, some extra themed teaching activities here.
Exam Preparation Digital Posters
- Exam Preparation Digital PostersThese Cambridge English digital posters signpost you to free activities and exam preparation for each exam level. Download PDF’s with actionable links.
General Resources for English Teachers
- General Resources for English TeachersResources to help you teach English. Use these resources in your classroom, or pass them on to your students for them to use at home.
Practice Makes Perfect
- Practice Makes PerfectDownload the practice test lesson plans for each exam level. Each plan provides resources for a full lesson plus extension ideas.
Preparing Learners for Success
- Preparing Learners for SuccessVideo on what students need to know about an exam; exploring the new Information for Candidates guides (B2-C2 levels). B2 example here.
Mock Test Toolkit for Teachers
- Mock Test Toolkit for TeachersHelp your students feel prepared for exam day. Running a mock test gives your learners a true exam day experience.
Certificate Ceremony Toolkit
- Certificate Ceremony ToolkitAll the resources you need to promote and run an event to celebrate your students’ achievements.
Watch Webinars for Teachers
- Watch Webinars for TeachersNext free teacher webinars are here. You can watch previous recordings on the Cambridge English channel on YouTube.
Tips for Teaching English Online
- Tips for Teaching English OnlineSome practical tips on how to support and deliver lessons in a digital environment. Also, you can watch recordings of Online teaching webinars.
Teaching English with Cambridge
- Teaching English with CambridgeWe are Cambridge English and this is our facebook page for teachers.
Go-To Podcast for Exam Day Confidence
- Go-To Podcast for Exam Day ConfidenceComplete Confidence with Cambridge podcast series – filled with tips and tricks to help teachers.
Your New English Classroom
- Your New English ClassroomAdvice and activities for your return to class; a range of tips and advice covering relevant topics.
Blog: Supporting every Teacher
- Blog: Supporting every teacherArticles and resources for teaching English at a distance.
Teaching English Online MOOC
- Teaching English Online MOOCFree English teacher training short course: techniques and tips for teaching English online. More training resources available on the Digital Teacher.
Cambridge English Journeys
- Cambridge English JourneysIt’s not just about an exam. Be inspired and see how English improves people’s lives, one story at a time.
English-teaching Qualifications
- English-teaching QualificationsA comprehensive range of training and support to help teachers develop their professional skills.
Teaching Knowledge Test
- Teaching Knowledge TestTKT is a series of modular teaching qualifications which test your knowledge in specific areas of English language teaching.
Next Free Teacher Webinars
- A GPS for learning: using formative assessment to track progressAre you looking for an effective way to track and monitor progress during the school year? In this webinar, you will learn about formative assessment and how to use it as a powerful tool in the classroom. It will help you transform every learning interaction into an opportunity for rich feedback and self-directed insights.
Formative assessment will path the way to reaching your learning aims, will make learning visible and will empower your learners to become autonomous and confident about their achievements. Read more
Dates: 5 December + 7 December 2023
Linked webinar resources –
Virtually Anywhere – improve your English listening skills with this audio series (with B1-B2 level activities and lesson plans)
Five tips to help you get your students ready for exam day
Previous Teacher Webinars (run time: 1 hour each)
- Getting the most from your coursebook: bringing learning and assessment together for teenagers
- Highlights from the Global Preparation Centres Event 2023 (11 videos)
- Starting the year to plan for success in Cambridge English Qualifications
- Keeping your students engaged during their holidays
- Humanising digital learning: strategies for boosting educational outcomes
- How to become a proud non-native speaker of English
- Promoting a positive impact from language exams in the classroom
- Mindfulness and well-being to help prepare your teenage learners for Cambridge English exams
- Exam day countdown B2 First for Schools to C2 Proficiency: Top tips with teacher and learner support
- Exam day countdown for young learners and teenagers: Top tips with teacher and learner support
Featured Video Resources
Developing reading skills – Guides for teachers B2-C2
Developing English listening skills: B2-C2
Our Cambridge community. Thank you. From Cambridge English
Be ready for exams with Cambridge – showcase of official exam preparation materials
B2 First Speaking test – Victoria and Edward
Examiners talking about Speaking Tests: B2-C1
Mock Test Toolkit – our new guide to advise how, why and when to run…
Supporting every teacher: Using the video conferencing platform Zoom
Learning English
Test your English
- Test your EnglishFind out which Cambridge English exam may be best for you. Take the quick, free online test.
Learning Activities
- Learning ActivitiesLots of free activities by level and skill to help teenagers and adults practise their English.
That Feeling When…
- That Feeling When...Inspired by real stories of teaching English from around the world; celebrating the moments.
Write & Improve with Cambridge
- Write & Improve with CambridgeA free online tool for practicing and improving English writing; for IELTS and B2 First learners.
Exam Preparation
- Exam PreparationFree materials such as sample papers, worksheets, vocabulary lists and exam guides for you to download.
Exam Lift
- Exam LiftFree phone apps for adolescents; a fun and flexible way to practise and improve your English (level A2 Key for Schools – B2 First for Schools).
Cambridge English Kahoots
- Cambridge English KahootsKahoots are fun, interactive games to help learners practice their English and build language skills. Free Kahoots for learners at A2-B2 level.
Games and Social Media
- Games and Social MediaGames, videos and social networking are great ways to improve your English.
Supporting every Learner
- Supporting every LearnerFree resources – a wide range of materials to help you prepare for your exam or improve your English.
Cambridge Dictionary +Plus
- Cambridge Dictionary +PlusFree personalized English vocabulary practice app with access to the Cambridge Dictionary.
Learn English with Cambridge
- Learn English with CambridgeOn YouTube get helpful hints and tips from the Cambridge team for using English in the real world.
Free Self-Study Activities
- Free Self-Study ActivitiesPractice your reading, writing and listening skills using these free online resources. B2 First for Schools and C1 Advanced preparation pages.
Help your Child Learn English
- Help your Child Learn EnglishSupport for parents in their child’s learning journey by providing activities, tips and advice, to use at home.
Why Exams are Useful for Language Learning
- Why Exams are Useful for Language LearningFind out how Cambridge exams help your child.
Top Tips for Exam Day
- Top Tips for Exam DayHow to help your child feel prepared on the day; with practice and information about the exam tests.
Exam Results Explained
- Exam Results ExplainedThese short videos explain what your results mean. Find out who accepts Cambridge English exams here.
We hope you find these resources useful in both your day-to-day teaching roles and for helping students to engage with English and prove their skills to the world through Cambridge English examinations.
If you can’t find certain materials you need, or you think something important is missing from the resources, please drop us a line. We are always happy to help and welcome any opportunity to check our blindspots and improve this page.
Thank you.