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2 Essential Tips for Teachers Using English File 5th Edition

Beyond the Programme in Warsaw: Practical Ideas for English Teachers

On November 25, 2026, the in-person conference Beyond the Programme will take place in Warsaw. The event will be especially useful for Ukrainian English teachers working both in Ukraine and Poland.

The Magic of Oxford: From Early Lectures in the 11th Century to the Secrets of Great Tom and the Bodleian Library

Oxford University is not just the oldest higher education institution in the English-speaking world, but a true treasure with centuries of history, fascinating traditions, and unexpected riddles that continue to amaze students and researchers.

Teacher Tip: Oxford 3000 & 5000 — How to Prepare a Key Vocabulary List for Your Lesson in 5 Minutes

Speaking Warm-Ups for an Engaging Start to English Lessons

Practical Speaking Warm-Up ideas help teachers engage students in English communication from the very first minutes of a lesson.

The Bestseller’s Japanese Roots: How One Teacher Changed English Language Learning and Created OALD

Today, the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary (OALD) is the most popular English dictionary for foreign learners in the world. However, few people know that this Oxford University Press bestseller did not originate in the lecture halls of Oxford, but rather thanks to the practical observations of a British teacher in 1930s Tokyo.

The "Upgrade Your Vocabulary" Challenge

Recommended Age & Level: Target Audience: Teenagers (high school, 14–17 years old) or Adults. Proficiency Level: Upper-Intermediate (B2)

How the Most Prominent University Press Was Established

Determining the precise beginning of Oxford University Press is not as easy a question as it may seem. It’s not enough to brandish triumphantly the first book printed in Oxford, Expositio in symbolum apostolorum, as all that proves is that there was a printing press in Oxford in 1478…

Visionary Detectives

Ця гра чудово тренує вживання лексики та граматичних структур (наприклад, Past Simple, Present Perfect або adjectives for experiences), а також розвиває навички аргументації.