Concorso resources
Are you preparing for a concorso AB24, AB25 or BB02?
We have prepared lots of resources to help you organise your study and pass your concorso with flying colours!
A. Organising your study
1. Summary table of concorso topics:
Are you confused about the methodology topics of the concorso syllabus? Download our popular free pdf table summarising all the methodology topics of the concorso syllabus.
2. Topics from the Parte Generale
Read our article to find out more details about the topics related to language teaching methodology in the parte generale of the syllabus.
3. Topics from the AB24, AB25, BB02 syllabi
Read our article to see 6 key topics from the English language topics of the concorso syllabus.
4. Updates on the concorso ordinario
Read a brief summary of what changes (and what doesn’t) in the new concorso ordinario format (based on Decreto Sostegni Bis) + the key points of the draft of the decreto (January 2022).
5. Downloadable study plan template
Get your own customisable study plan template, including all the topics from the concorso syllabi: download the A24 plan, A25 plan and B02 plan.
6. Quadri di riferimento
Read our summary of the quadri di riferimento for the concorso ordinario, with references to where you can study the topics.
7. Updates on the concorso straordinario bis
Find out all about the concorso straordinario bis and what to study in our new guide (May 2022).
B. Studying for the concorsi
1. Guide to lesson planning
Read our free guide: 6 key points for planning an English lesson.
2. Multiple choice quizzes
Try our free multiple choice quizzes on language teaching methodology, second language acquisition, linguistics, English and American literature and history to identify the areas you need to study further.
3. Summary of language teaching methods
Our article summarises the key methods in language teaching history, with a link to our animated video!
4. CEFR summary
Read our summary of the CEFR, including the latest updates.
5. Study techniques
Are you struggling to get productive? Read our 5 best study techniques to keep you focused.
6. YouTube playlist
7. Self-study courses
If you need a structured, interactive course to prepare for your exam, you can try our self-study courses for free.
8. Distinguishing between CEFR levels
9. Downloadable PowerPoint template for oral exam
10. Tips and tools: our newsletter
Every Sunday(ish) we send out a newsletter with concorso and lesson planning tips and tools for you: see all our past newsletters here.
11. Connecting lesson aims to frameworks: Indicazioni Nazionali, CEFR and European Key Competences
How can you connect your lesson aims to the relevant frameworks? Read our guide to find out (with a sample lesson plan!)
12. Top tips for the oral exam
Read our teacher trainer André Hedlund’s tips to pass your oral exam with flying colours.
Concorso resources
Are you preparing for a concorso AB24, AB25 or BB02?
We have prepared lots of resources to help you organise your study and pass your concorso with flying colours!
A. Organising your study
1. Summary table of concorso topics:
Are you confused about the methodology topics of the concorso syllabus? Download our popular free pdf table summarising all the methodology topics of the concorso syllabus.
2. Topics from the Parte Generale
Read our article to find out more details about the topics related to language teaching methodology in the parte generale of the syllabus.
3. Topics from the AB24, AB25, BB02 syllabi
Read our article to see 6 key topics from the English language topics of the concorso syllabus.
4. Updates on the concorso ordinario
Read a brief summary of what changes (and what doesn’t) in the new concorso ordinario format (based on Decreto Sostegni Bis) + the key points of the draft of the decreto (January 2022).
5. Downloadable study plan template
Get your own customisable study plan template, including all the topics from the concorso syllabi: download the A24 plan, A25 plan and B02 plan.
6. Quadri di riferimento
Read our summary of the quadri di riferimento for the concorso ordinario, with references to where you can study the topics.
7. Updates on the concorso straordinario bis
Find out all about the concorso straordinario bis and what to study in our new guide (May 2022).
B. Studying for the concorsi
1. Guide to lesson planning
Read our free guide: 6 key points for planning an English lesson.
2. Multiple choice quizzes
Try our free multiple choice quizzes on language teaching methodology, second language acquisition, linguistics, English and American literature and history to identify the areas you need to study further.
3. Summary of language teaching methods
Our article summarises the key methods in language teaching history, with a link to our animated video!
4. CEFR summary
Read our summary of the CEFR, including the latest updates.
5. Study techniques
Are you struggling to get productive? Read our 5 best study techniques to keep you focused.
6. YouTube playlist
7. Self-study courses
If you need a structured, interactive course to prepare for your exam, you can try our self-study courses for free.
8. Distinguishing between CEFR levels
9. Downloadable PowerPoint template for oral exam
10. Tips and tools: our newsletter
Every Sunday(ish) we send out a newsletter with concorso and lesson planning tips and tools for you: see all our past newsletters here.
11. Connecting lesson aims to frameworks: Indicazioni Nazionali, CEFR and European Key Competences
How can you connect your lesson aims to the relevant frameworks? Read our guide to find out (with a sample lesson plan!)
12. Top tips for the oral exam
Read our teacher trainer André Hedlund’s tips to pass your oral exam with flying colours.