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An AI generated image of William Shakespeare and Jane Austen sitting in a cafe.
Date
28 April 2025 - 16:00

The world in an idiom: what everyday phrases say about us

The British Council's Amy Lightfoot and Mina Patel look at how the everyday phrases we read in books, on social media or hear on TV are shapeshifting in the digital age.

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Language learning, English and languages, Languages, English, English language
A group of smiling people with author Michael Rosen at the British Council ELTons awards.
Date
07 March 2024 - 14:34

The ELTons Awards: Celebrating innovation in English language teaching

How can an awards ceremony promote innovation in English language teaching? Cerys Wright explains why you should enter the British Council's ELTons Innovation Awards.

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English and languages, Teaching, Exams
Woman sits in a library with shelves of text books behind her. She is holding a book call 'How English works'.
Date
18 April 2023 - 16:54

In our rapidly changing world what is the future of the English language?

English is one of the world's favourite languages, but will it be in the future? Mina Patel talks about how English, its teaching, assessment and use in business might change.

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English and languages
Smiling baby listening through headphones
Date
01 December 2021 - 16:00

Babies’ language learning can help adult learners

English language teacher, Elsa O'Brien says adult language learners can learn a lot about pronunciation and intonation from the way babies learn language.

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Languages, English and languages, Teaching
Autumn leaves, pine cones and conkers lying on the grass
Date
01 February 2021 - 14:29

How I learned about French culture by teaching English in rural France

Claire Hogg spent six months in France as an English Language Assistant. She shares her experiences and tips for learning about French culture in a small town.

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English and languages, Work outside the UK
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