English teaching sites

English and Media Centre

EMC publishes some excellent resources (also available by post from NATE - see below) and has recently taken over the publication of emagazine for AS and A Level students. EMC also organises courses for English teachers in London.

Email info@englishandmedia.co.uk tel: 020 7359 8080.

The National Association for the Teaching of English

NATE is the UK subject teacher association for all aspects of English from pre-school to university level. NATE has a good publications section, a network of local branches and organises courses both for members and non-members.

Email: natehq@btconnect.com, tel: 0114 255 5419, fax: 0114 255 5296

The National Literacy Trust

The National Literacy Trust is an 'independent charity dedicated to building a literate nation'. The site offers a calendar of literacy events including, 'Annual and ongoing literacy and reading events'; 'UK literature festivals (from the British Council website)'; 'Children's writing competitions'; 'Research conferences and seminars' and 'International conferences and seminars'. The Trust also offers comprehensive information on 'Publications and resources', 'Research', and 'Literacy issues and statistics'.

Cambridge University - Virtual Classroom

This offers some online teaching materials suitable for older students of literature.

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