⭐ Ready, Set, Teach!
On‑demand webinars for English language teachers
Ready, Set, Teach! is your on‑demand webinar hub designed to support ELT teachers with:
・Practical ideas
・Fresh inspiration
・Ready‑to‑use classroom strategies
Whether you teach young learners, teenagers, or adult learners, this curated collection of six popular Oxford University Press webinars helps you explore new approaches and make the most of the courses you use every day.
Each session provides:
・A deep dive into one of our best‑selling courses
・A full walkthrough of an entire unit
・Guidance that supports both teachers who have already chosen their course and those still exploring their options
You can learn at your own pace as our expert trainers explore key topics, including:
・Boosting learner engagement
・Practical techniques and real classroom examples you can apply immediately
・Maximising the impact of our flagship courses:
- Beehive for teaching young learners
- Life Vision for teaching teenagers
- English File fifth edition for adults pursuing further education
Choose the sessions that interest you, sign up, and access the insights you need anytime, anywhere. Ready, Set, Teach!
On‑demand webinars for English language teachers
Ready, Set, Teach! is your on‑demand webinar hub designed to support ELT teachers with:
・Practical ideas
・Fresh inspiration
・Ready‑to‑use classroom strategies
Whether you teach young learners, teenagers, or adult learners, this curated collection of six popular Oxford University Press webinars helps you explore new approaches and make the most of the courses you use every day.
Each session provides:
・A deep dive into one of our best‑selling courses
・A full walkthrough of an entire unit
・Guidance that supports both teachers who have already chosen their course and those still exploring their options
You can learn at your own pace as our expert trainers explore key topics, including:
・Boosting learner engagement
・Practical techniques and real classroom examples you can apply immediately
・Maximising the impact of our flagship courses:
- Beehive for teaching young learners
- Life Vision for teaching teenagers
- English File fifth edition for adults pursuing further education
Choose the sessions that interest you, sign up, and access the insights you need anytime, anywhere. Ready, Set, Teach!
Thu, Nov. 13, 2025 · 12:00 pm (JST)
* Activity examples from English File fifth edition
Research suggests that simply showing students videos does little to help them learn.
This session will share up-to-date approaches for effectively using video to teach English. It will propose a three-step framework for integrating video into language lessons and emphasize techniques for engaging students through interaction with multimedia content, leading to deep retention of language knowledge and skills.
Within this framework, the presenter will demonstrate how to use various video types to develop language-specific and broader informational skills that prepare students for meaningful participation in today’s multimodal communication environment.
Research suggests that simply showing students videos does little to help them learn.
This session will share up-to-date approaches for effectively using video to teach English. It will propose a three-step framework for integrating video into language lessons and emphasize techniques for engaging students through interaction with multimedia content, leading to deep retention of language knowledge and skills.
Within this framework, the presenter will demonstrate how to use various video types to develop language-specific and broader informational skills that prepare students for meaningful participation in today’s multimodal communication environment.
Wed, Oct. 08, 2025 · 3:00 pm (CEST)
* Activity examples from English File fifth edition
Join our digital experts and learn more about OUP’s Next Generation solutions which were designed to meet the expectations of the new generation of learners.
We are excited to showcase the Next Generation of Oxford English Hub which will revolutionize your teaching and your students’ engagement, creating a relevant and effective learning experience.
Join our digital experts and learn more about OUP’s Next Generation solutions which were designed to meet the expectations of the new generation of learners.
We are excited to showcase the Next Generation of Oxford English Hub which will revolutionize your teaching and your students’ engagement, creating a relevant and effective learning experience.
Wed, Mar. 19, 2025 · 2:30 pm (CET)
* Activity examples from Life Vision
Unlock the power of immersive learning in your classroom and see how 360-degree images can transform your teaching approach and enhance student engagement.
Join Rachel Rozier as she dives into the innovative Life Vision platform, showcasing its unique features that promote Global Skills development through interactive visual experiences.
Learn how to effectively integrate 360-degree images into your lessons to foster critical thinking, cultural awareness, and language proficiency among your students.
Unlock the power of immersive learning in your classroom and see how 360-degree images can transform your teaching approach and enhance student engagement.
Join Rachel Rozier as she dives into the innovative Life Vision platform, showcasing its unique features that promote Global Skills development through interactive visual experiences.
Learn how to effectively integrate 360-degree images into your lessons to foster critical thinking, cultural awareness, and language proficiency among your students.
Wed, Mar. 11, 2026 · 2:30 pm (JST)
* Activity examples from Life Vision
Life Vision is an exciting 6-level course for teenagers that not only helps them prepare for and succeed in exams, but also gives them the broader skills they need to succeed in their rapidly changing world.
In this webinar, teachers will be given the tools they need to start using Life Vision effectively. Series goals, components and design (including the course syllabus, unit structure, and online support) will be presented. Key methodologies such as Mediation and Assessment for Learning will also be introduced and illustrated with activities, including a demonstration of how Life Vision brings the outside world into the classroom using interactive images and different types of video.
Life Vision is an exciting 6-level course for teenagers that not only helps them prepare for and succeed in exams, but also gives them the broader skills they need to succeed in their rapidly changing world.
In this webinar, teachers will be given the tools they need to start using Life Vision effectively. Series goals, components and design (including the course syllabus, unit structure, and online support) will be presented. Key methodologies such as Mediation and Assessment for Learning will also be introduced and illustrated with activities, including a demonstration of how Life Vision brings the outside world into the classroom using interactive images and different types of video.
Fri, Jun. 13, 2025 · 1:00 pm (CST)
* Activity examples from Beehive and Buzz, sister courses that share the same teaching principles and activity types.
How can we guide every student to be successful? When our students learn in a supportive environment, they are excited to learn. In a positive classroom, students are challenged to think critically and encouraged to think creatively. They work together to ask questions and seek answers. They discover the world around them while sharing their own knowledge and experience. And they receive positive and timely feedback from their teacher, building confidence and emotional wellbeing. Learn how positive classroom strategies can promote success in your classroom.
How can we guide every student to be successful? When our students learn in a supportive environment, they are excited to learn. In a positive classroom, students are challenged to think critically and encouraged to think creatively. They work together to ask questions and seek answers. They discover the world around them while sharing their own knowledge and experience. And they receive positive and timely feedback from their teacher, building confidence and emotional wellbeing. Learn how positive classroom strategies can promote success in your classroom.
Wed, Mar. 11, 2026 · 12:30 pm (CST)
Activity examples from Beehive and Buzz, sister courses that share the same teaching principles and activity types.
In this webinar, we will explore effective ways to engage young primary learners and build their communication, collaboration, and early literacy skills. Using sample materials from Buzz, we will demonstrate how songs, stories, intercultural videos, and structured pair‑work can create meaningful learning moments in every lesson.
Although the examples come from Buzz, the session is fully relevant to Beehive, its sister course that shares the same teaching principles and activity types. We will also highlight Beehive’s more challenging materials to show how these strategies apply across levels.
You’ll discover a wide range of online resources designed to support teachers, students, and parents—making your lessons more engaging and easier to deliver.
In this webinar, we will explore effective ways to engage young primary learners and build their communication, collaboration, and early literacy skills. Using sample materials from Buzz, we will demonstrate how songs, stories, intercultural videos, and structured pair‑work can create meaningful learning moments in every lesson.
Although the examples come from Buzz, the session is fully relevant to Beehive, its sister course that shares the same teaching principles and activity types. We will also highlight Beehive’s more challenging materials to show how these strategies apply across levels.
You’ll discover a wide range of online resources designed to support teachers, students, and parents—making your lessons more engaging and easier to deliver.
Meet The Presenters
Kathleen Kampa
Oxford University Press Freelance Teacher Trainer and Autor
Kathleen Kampa and her husband Charles Vilina are co-authors of Magic Time, Everybody Up, Oxford Discover, Beehive and Buzz, courses for young learners published by Oxford University Press. Kathleen and Charles tour internationally as teacher-trainers, and have over 30 years of experience teaching young learners both in Japan and in the US. They promote an inquiry-based approach to learning, where students develop English language fluency as they discover the world around them. Kathleen and Charles have created children's music for OUP as well as for national ELT curriculums in Japan. In addition, Kathleen has written and produced two children's albums (Kathy Kampa's Special Days and Holidays, Jump Jump Everyone) with music and movement activities to support English language development.
Rob Peacock
Educational Services Consultant at Oxford University Press
Rob Peacock works at Oxford University Press as an Educational Services Consultant. He has spent over 25 years teaching students of all ages as well as providing teacher support and workshops.
Rachel Rozier
Rachel has worked for Oxford University Press for 10 years, training and supporting teachers in the UK both in UK Education and in ELT. Rachel passionately believes in the power of reading for pleasure and is currently working towards a PhD in behavioural psychology. Rachel's research aims to further understanding of parental engagement in children’s reading for pleasure and looks to increasing the number of children who enjoy reading.
Oliver Bayley
Regional Professional Development Manager
A graduate of the University of Birmingham (England), Oliver has taught a wide variety of students including kindergarten, primary, secondary and adults. In his more than 20 years of experience in the publishing industry and 25 years living and working in Asia, Oliver has created and delivered Professional Development workshops and seminars at national teaching conferences and organizations across the region including in Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, and China. He has a keen interest in the use of fun, effective and collaborative activities and educational technology in and outside of the EFL classroom, with a particular focus on low (or no) cost apps and collaborative online spaces.
Mark Richard
Teacher Trainer
Mark Richard is a Taiwan-based teacher trainer with 20 years’ teaching and training experience in East Asia and France. He has taught English to all age groups in private schools and government agencies and has also taught English Literature in international high schools. He was Senior Professional Development Manager for Oxford University Press (OUP). He regularly presents at TESOL conferences and language institutes and is heavily involved in the Oxford Teachers’ Academy as a certified trainer, an online course design specialist, and co-author of the new Online One-to-One Tutoring course. He has recently completed an MSc in Digital Education (Edinburgh, Distinction).
Merve Karli
Presenter
Merve has always been into technology, and even more so, into problem-solving. She also has been an avid English language lover since her childhood years. Her 3.5 years as a Digital Services Specialist at OUP Türkiye have allowed her to fulfil her enthusiasm about these areas. Later on, she took up the role of Customer Success Consultant with regional responsibilities, and for the last 2 years, she has been working with product teams to ensure that the customers have the best user experience with OUP’s digital product portfolio. She feels lucky to be a part of English education across Türkiye, Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia, and is very excited to be witnessing the big digital shift in ELT as part of the biggest University Press in the world.
Radek Krzyżanowski
Presenter
Radek Krzyżanowski has been a teacher and teacher trainer for Oxford University Press for over 15 years. He has recently taken up the position of Customer Success Consultant and he is helping teachers utilize digital educational tools in the most effective way. He studied at a number of universities, including London Guildhall University, University of Bristol and Graduate School of International Business of Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussée in Paris.
