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Become an English Language Assistant

An excellent opportunity to travel, teach abroad, and gain invaluable experiences.

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Meet Selector Radio's new host

Sian Eleri joins us from BBC Radio 1 as Selector Radio's new host.

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Review of the Year 2022-23

Find out how we're driving positive change through arts and culture, education, and the English language.

We are global

We bring the best the UK has to offer, to the world.

600 million

People we reached in 2022–23

100 countries

We are
present on the ground

90 years

Building connections since 1934

Research and insight

Sharing new knowledge and the latest thinking on international cultural relations through arts, education and the English language.

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Research report

Global Perceptions 2023: how 18–34 year olds see the UK and the world

Our latest research explores what matters to young people and the nations they find attractive and trusted. Based on a survey of more than 19,000 people across the G20 nations.

Research report

The Future of English: Global Perspectives

Find out about our new research exploring the future of the English language and its role in our world.

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Research report

Language Trends England 2023

Study on language teaching and learning in primary and secondary schools in England.

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Insight article

Our climate change research: advancing knowledge, enabling action

An overview of how our research and insight is supporting climate action.

Voices Magazine

Take a closer look at the people, communities, and ideas that ignite our world; one story at a time.

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How young people from the island of Ireland used film to tackle cross-border issues

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The value of living like a local in France

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Benjamin Zephaniah, a friend of the British Council

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