English - British Council

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ENGLISH

Supporting English language learning

If you're looking to test and develop your English skills, we can help you. Whatever your level, we can offer courses, resources and exams to suit your needs.

If you're an English language teacher, we can offer a range of training courses, plus access to a variety of online resources and networks to support your work.

Learning English

Whatever your level of English, we can help you develop and improve your language skills with a variety of courses, learning materials and exams. Find out more about learning English with us.

Teaching English

If you are an English language teacher or language assistant, we can support your work with online resources. Find out more about our English language forums, networks and teaching materials.

IELTS

If you are planning to study, live or work abroad, you will need to take an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) exam. Find out more about testing your level of English with us.

Cambridge ESOL

Cambridge ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) can assess your general, business and academic English. We can help you gain an internationally-recognized Cambridge qualification.