Language for Teaching

Important information

Language for Teaching will be retiring on 28 February 2023. We are no longer accepting new courses and entries or providing support.*

If you are looking to take an alternative course, we have over 70 online teacher development courses, which can be taken as self-study, as well as English courses for adults.

*Support for Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan will be available until 28 February 2023.

Give your teachers the English language skills they need to teach English with confidence.

Find out more about the courses

Improve the classroom and professional English of your teachers with Language for Teaching. The three courses are designed to improve teachers’ level of English, from Basic to Independent user (CEFR Levels A1 to B2).

The courses are for teachers who speak English as a second language. There are two versions of each course, for teachers working in primary or secondary schools.

After each Language for Teaching course, teachers can prepare for and take a Cambridge English language exam such as Cambridge English: Key, Cambridge English: Preliminary or Cambridge English: First.

Language for Teaching courses are at Foundation to Proficient stages on the Cambridge English Teaching Framework.

Key facts

Format:	Online with optional tutor-led sessions
Assessment:	Online progress tests

With Language for Teaching, teachers show that they:

have improved their knowledge and understanding of the English language
have developed their own reading, writing, speaking and listening skills
have developed their ability to use English in the classroom and for other professional contexts
have become more fluent and confident in their use of English.

Reasons to choose Language for Teaching:

Courses are aimed at specific CEFR levels, so you can clearly see your teachers’ English level improve.
Course content is designed specifically for primary and secondary school teachers, and includes general English language improvement.
Teachers can study at a pace and time that’s convenient for them.
Online tests track teachers’ progress throughout the courses.

Interested in Language for Teaching courses for your teachers?

Find out more about the courses