Online teaching and learning support

We’ve asked two specialists in online language teaching to share their experiences and ideas for best practice in the virtual classroom.

Webinar & videos

Expert Dr Ken Beatty shares essential guidelines for first classes, answering questions like:

• What can I do if I’m not a computer-savvy teacher?
• How do online lessons differ from face-to-face lessons?
• What are creative ways to use social media to help students engage?

In this webinar Dr Ken Beatty explores how to get organized, plan effectively, stay motivated and keep learners engaged, and answer key questions about online distance learning.

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Handy guide to online teaching

Teacher trainer and materials writer Lindsay Warwick says “The good news is that the methodology we use to teach online is the same as it is face-to-face. We just need to adapt our lessons to take into account the different tools we have available.”

Lindsay's guidelines will help you start teaching online, from choosing the right tools to engaging your learners in online lessons.

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Blog

If you’re faced with a new remote class and not sure how to approach it, read our blog post 'Six top tips for teaching online'.

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All Pearson English courses are accessed through the Pearson English Portal, the single access point for online and offline English teaching and learning resources.

• Find out more about the Portal with these easy-to-use tutorials.

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• Here’s an example of a course being delivered on the Portal.

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• You can also access free teacher resources on the Portal, simply follow the on-screen instructions to access or setup your portal account.

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• Some courses accessed via the portal are on the MyEnglishLab platform. Find out more about MyEnglishLab with these easy-to-use tutorials.

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Four ways to keep young learners engaged in your online lesson

Many educators are finding themselves having to set up online courses quickly and provide content for young learners. Here are some great ideas to help keep them engaged during online lessons.

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Teaching from home with these 5 fun online platforms

There are lots of user-friendly and fun online platforms that can help young and older English learners. Here are our top picks to boost student learning and engagement.

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How to deliver an engaging online lesson to teenagers

Michael Brand, leading teacher trainer for the Pearson and BBC Live Classes project, shares ideas and best-practices on delivering motivating and effective online English lessons to teenagers.

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How to teach exam students online

Watch this webinar recording where Billie Jago discusses using the Pearson English Portal to deliver engaging online classes and encourage independent learning.

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Digital solutions for online learning

Learn from Christina Cavage about teaching adult learners in an online environment, using MyEnglishLab and other tools to keep your course moving and your students motivated.

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Global Scale of English (GSE)

Access free grammar resources through the GSE Teacher Toolkit to support your adult learners. The mini-guide will help you, and them, to get started.

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Explore the Teacher Toolkit

In this session, assessment specialist Nick Laul talks about the Versant English Placement Test.

This is a 4-skills test that can be taken by computer, and allows you to assess your students’ English language skills if the test you normally use for admissions or programs is not currently available.

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Our class has moved online. Now what?

You may not be new to online learning, but perhaps this is the first that it’s full time! Dr Kristen DiCerbo, Pearson's Vice President of Learning Research & Design, brings some helpful advice to make the transition easier and support your learning outside the classroom.

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All our courses are accessed through the Pearson English Portal, the single access point for online and offline English teaching and learning resources.

• Find out more about the Portal with these easy-to-use tutorials.

Watch Portal tutorials

• You can also access free student resources on the Portal, simply follow the on-screen instructions to access or setup your portal account.

Get free resources

• Some courses accessed via the portal are on the MyEnglishLab platform. Find out more about MyEnglishLab with these easy-to-use tutorials.

Watch MyEnglishLab tutorials

Twelve resources to support your child’s English learning at home

The internet is full of resources to help kids learn and practice English but it can be difficult to know where to start looking and which sites you can trust.

These are some of our favorite ideas to keep young learners busy and entertained at home over the next few weeks.

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All Pearson English courses are accessed through the Pearson English Portal, the single access point for online and offline English teaching and learning resources. 

• Find out more about the Portal with these easy-to-use tutorials.

Watch Portal tutorials

• You can also access free student resources on the Portal. Follow the on-screen instructions to access or set up a child account.

Get free resources

• Some courses accessed via the portal are on the MyEnglishLab platform. Find out more about MyEnglishLab with these easy-to-use tutorials. 

Watch MyEnglishLab tutorials

Explore free activities created by Pearson Education, including tools and advice to support learning at home, sample homeschool planners, reading and maths support, access to free eBooks and more.

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