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Stay up to date with free professional development for English teachers and teacher educators

Our TeachingEnglish forward planner gives you a quarterly overview of everything happening across our TeachingEnglish channels – from free online courses and live webinars to podcasts, research and classroom resources.

Each edition focuses on specific themes for teachers and teacher educators, and connects you to relevant training, events and materials. You’ll also find links to resources on our evergreen themes, which are available all year round.

Download the latest TeachingEnglish forward planner (October–December 2025, PDF).

A new version is published every three months.

What you’ll find in the planner

  • Upcoming webinars and live events for teachers and teacher educators
  • Free online training courses and enrolment dates
  • Podcasts, research and publications linked to quarterly themes
  • Classroom resources for special focus days and topical issues
  • Links to our evergreen learning pathways and ongoing development opportunities

Everything is free to access and designed to help you plan your professional development – quarter by quarter, or at your own pace throughout the year.

Learn more about our themes and courses for 2025–2026:

Download the Themes 2025–2026 calendar (PDF).

Download the Training courses for teachers 2025–2026 calendar (PDF).

Stay connected

Bookmark this page and check back each quarter for the latest planner.
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