Do you want to learn English and visit the UK for free? Now you can, virtually. The British Council has created a learning zone for learners in the Second Life virtual environment. Interactive LearnEnglish activities and quests based on UK culture are available for all registered Second Life residents.

What is Second Life?

It is a 3D virtual world that you can enter and explore through your computer. You can travel anywhere you like in the world, instantly!

You can experience it now with this short video on YouTube.

What can I do there?

When you are on our island, you can:

	learn English in different ways
	meet new friends throughout the world
	have fun solving puzzles and problems
	learn about the UK
	improve your computer skills

Who can join?

• It's free, but you need to be over 18 years old

Technical Requirements

	In order to run Second Life, you need a fast computer with a good graphics card
	You also need to have a broadband (DSL) Internet connection
	See http://secondlife.com/support/sysreqs.php for more detailed information

To register:

	join secondlife at https://join.secondlife.com/
	complete the Second Life orientation
	open an internet explorer window and Second life and go to the British Council Isle

For further enquiries, please contact graham.stanley@britishcouncil.es