Garnet Education

24/07/2025

Take a closer look at ‘Training the Trainer – A Resource Book for Teacher Educators’ by Christopher Graham, which covers topics including: ‘Moving from teaching to training’, ‘Designing workshops’, ‘Managing challenges and issues’ and many more.

This latest addition to our Teaching Skills Kit series offers practical guidance for new and experienced teacher educators, with insights, frameworks and strategies for professional development.

📖 In the blog, ‘So, you want to progress in ELT. Why not become a teacher educator?’, Christopher Graham explores career progression in ELT and the path to becoming a teacher educator: https://www.garneteducation.com/so-you-want-to-progress-in-elt-why-not-become-a-teacher-educator/

🔗 Order your copy via the link: https://www.garneteducation.com/product/training-the-trainer/

20/06/2025

Our CEFR A1-level grammar videos are now live on YouTube! 🎉

These short, cartoon-based videos are arranged in a logical sequence to help learners build skills step by step. Each one includes a full transcript to support independent or classroom learning.

More levels will be added soon so subscribe to stay updated.

📺 Watch the playlist here: https://buff.ly/kr0B3Ex

11/06/2025

We’ve partnered with Readable, a free app, so that you can experience the same great stories in new ways.

With built-in audio support, pop-up dictionary, translations when you need them and vocabulary quizzes. No login required.

Available on both iOS and Android devices, you can access some of our Garnet Oracle Readers, original stories written by expert ELT authors known for creating engaging narratives.

Plus Garnet Oracle Classics, adapted classics such as ‘Wuthering Heights’ and ‘Much Ado About Nothing’, ranging from CEFR A1–B1.

Perfect for teachers wanting to bring reading for pleasure into the classroom, and learners ready to level up their English on the go.

If you’d like to learn more about the benefits of graded readers, read our blog post ‘Learn English through stories: 7 reasons to improve your English with graded readers’: https://buff.ly/jmS02YH

To grab a print copy to go alongside the app, go here: https://buff.ly/1dtZF6h. You can also download audio files directly from the product page for free.

Download Readable at https://readable.app or search for ‘Readable’ in your app store.

06/06/2025

Happy Eid al-Adha to our Muslim colleagues, partners and learners around the world from everyone at Garnet Education. 🌙

23/05/2025

Nicola Meldrum, co-author of Garnet Education’s upcoming 'Lesson Planning for ELT: Frameworks and Principles for the Classroom', will be speaking at Innovate TEFL in Barcelona. Her session will focus on effective board work and feedback strategies, topics drawn from and explored further in the book.

If you’re attending the conference, be sure to add her session at Oxford TEFL on Saturday, May 24th, 17:15–18:00 in Room A to your calendar. Find out more and register at: https://buff.ly/vCXM25F

If you can’t make it but want to be notified when the book is released, register here and enjoy a 10% discount on launch: https://buff.ly/0CuHpyP

21/05/2025

Join our Publisher, Dan Deacon, and Martin Sketchley (Teachers Talk Radio Official) this Sunday at 11 a.m. BST for a live discussion on career paths for teachers beyond the classroom. Drawing on his own experience, Dan will share his journey and advice for teachers looking to make the leap into publishing.

As part of exploring career paths beyond the classroom, the newest title in our Teaching Skills Kit series, ‘Training the Trainer’, offers practical frameworks and strategies for teachers interested in becoming teacher educators and moving into training roles.

📣 Tune in live this Sunday at 11 a.m. BST on www.ttradio.org, and order your copy of ‘Training the Trainer’ via the link: https://www.garneteducation.com/product/training-the-trainer/

14/05/2025

‘Training the Trainer – A Resource Book for Teacher Educators’ by Christopher Graham is now available to order as an eBook!

This latest addition to our Teaching Skills Kit series offers practical guidance for new and experienced teacher educators, with insights, frameworks and strategies for professional development.

🔗 Order your copy via the link: https://buff.ly/HRZt478

Garnet Education eBooks can be accessed on tablets, phones or computers. View Web Editions on desktop or download the Garnet eBook app for offline reading. Available on Android, iPad & iPhone and Windows devices.

06/05/2025

To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re offering 20% off on our new series of teacher handbooks. Each book in the Teaching Skills Kit (TSK) series follows a narrative from the point of view of the teacher, to support and inform ELT teachers in their profession.

Use the code ‘FORTEACHERS20’ at checkout. Valid from 06/05 to 11/05 on both books and eBooks for ‘21st Century Skills in the ELT Classroom’ and ‘Training the Trainer’.

Click the link to browse the TSK series or pre-order 'Training the Trainer': https://buff.ly/GbYB2mg

28/04/2025

📣 We're hiring!

Garnet Education is looking for an experienced and visionary Head of ELT to join our senior management team and contribute to shaping the future of our publishing strategy.

For full details and to apply, visit: https://buff.ly/XVQEfkd

22/04/2025

We had an amazing time at IATEFL Edinburgh!

It’s always a privilege to connect with teachers, hear about your experiences and explore how our resources can support your work. A big thank you to everyone who visited our stand – it was lovely to meet you!

We also had the chance to attend many inspiring talks, including two by our authors:
🎤 ‘How to be a sustainable teacher’ by Christopher Graham
🎤 ‘What is happening to written English?’ by Richard Harrison

If you didn’t get a chance to stop by, feel free to reach out to us: https://buff.ly/XFjRA9t
To explore our 2025 catalogue, click here: https://buff.ly/7TIMG0j

📖 Training the Trainer by Christopher Graham is available for eBook pre-order: https://buff.ly/1pXM1c1
📖 Better Writing by Richard Harrison is available in both print and eBook formats: https://buff.ly/wlHDP29

Thanks again, and see you next year! 👋

03/04/2025

In our latest blog post, Christopher Graham explores career progression in ELT and the path to becoming a teacher educator.

Moving into teacher education can be a rewarding next step, but where do you start? This blog breaks down the key challenges, skills and career routes to help you navigate this transition.

For a deeper dive, Training the Trainer, the latest addition to the Teaching Skills Kit series, offers practical guidance for both new and experienced teacher educators.

To read the blog, click the link here: https://www.garneteducation.com/so-you-want-to-progress-in-elt-why-not-become-a-teacher-educator/

Pre-orders for the eBook are now available. Click the link to place your order: https://www.garneteducation.com/product/training-the-trainer/

If you’re attending IATEFL Edinburgh, visit us at stand 23 to get an exclusive discount code for 25% off.

One of the downsides to the current structure of the global ELT community is that ELT career progression can be challenging and not particularly well defined. So, for any teachers that want to develop…

02/04/2025

‘Training the Trainer’ by Christopher Graham is the latest addition to the Teaching Skills Kit series. This practical resource supports both new and experienced teacher educators with insights, frameworks and strategies for professional development.

Pre-orders for the eBook are now available – place your order using the link here: https://www.garneteducation.com/product/training-the-trainer/

If you’re attending IATEFL Edinburgh, visit us at stand 23 to get an exclusive discount code for 25% off.