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🎙 What are the factors driving change in the relationship between nations?

We hear from @janeohlmeyer, Professor of Modern History @tcddublin on UK-Ireland relations #OurWorldConnectedPodcast.

👉 Tune in: https://t.co/T7iJVcWARI

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What is the difference between dialect and accent?
Professor Rob Drummond explains in the video 👇

#ThisIsEnglish #Language #BritishCouncil

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New research by Maryam Rab & Zarif Mohammadinia shows that when young people have more opportunities to learn, they’re more likely to see climate change as urgent — and care about the future.

Read more in our latest #VoicesMagazine article:
https://t.co/MRJBItO6aR

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The 14th edition of Human Stories is here.

Six stories from across Europe showing how ideas become action through collaboration, creativity and exchange.

Explore the stories: https://t.co/mj6fYghPha

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Students from around the world are making memories that last a lifetime in the UK. 🎓✨

From cosy library study sessions to festive charity fairs, every experience helps them grow.

What’s your favourite university memory?

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🤳 Explore Predicting History: Testing Translation @la_biennale on @bbgconnects 🤳

Whether you're prepping for Venice, browsing the rooms of the British Pavilion or want to experience from afar, the Bloomberg Connects app gives you some extra insight into the exhibition.

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🗣️ Do you have an accent? Perhaps you think you don't. But our expert doesn't agree...

Watch the video to find out why 👇

But don't worry - we think accents are beautiful! Find out more: https://t.co/CtDs1slzsV

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📢 Webinar: Co-creating evaluation rubrics for plurilingual children.

It’s time for a new approach. Join us for a session on co-creating evaluation rubrics with primary teachers, children and families.

📅 20 May | 12:00 BST
👉 Register: https://t.co/U8XKqvUgHQ

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🛶 Exploring the Installation: Oars 🛶

Twenty-one mismatched Oars – overpainted with flowers, birds, talismans and geometric forms – also line one wall of the pavilion, evoking Venice's maritime histories of movement, displacement and exchange.

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There’s still time to join our professional development course – TeachingEnglish: Inclusive classrooms.

Enrol for free and start immediately.

👉 Join us here: https://t.co/rCHVLlWyQK

#InclusiveClassrooms #TeachingEnglish #ELT

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Looking to learn more about climate and sustainability?

We’ve put together a reading list exploring the ideas, challenges and perspectives shaping conversations about our planet’s future.

Take a look and discover your next read 📚

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Career essentials series: build your employer network
🗓 Wednesday 20 May | ⏰ 12.00 BST | 💻 Online
Join this free webinar to learn practical ways to build meaningful connections with employers, alumni, and industry professionals.

Register today: https://t.co/HSZTwgS2CX

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Gender in language education – now updated with new content.

Register now: https://t.co/TcBSQDCRJX

#GenderInLanguageEducation #TeachingEnglish #ELT

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🗣️ Meet the Artist: Lubaina Himid, CBE 🗣️

This year's installation opens 9 May to 22 November 2026.

📷: Eva Herzog
Visual Identity: TEMPLO

#BritishPavilion #LubainaHimid #PredictingHistoryTestingTranslation #VeniceBiennale

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Dive into the world of Agatha Christie! 🕵️‍♀️✨ Explore 7 enchanting locations that inspired her legendary mysteries, from the charming streets of Torquay to the picturesque landscapes of Devon 🏰🔍 : https://t.co/YNJbaTOiJg

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📢 Webinar: Co-creating evaluation rubrics for plurilingual children.

It’s time for a new approach. Join us for a session on co-creating evaluation rubrics with primary teachers, children and families.

📅 20 May | 12:00 BST
👉 Register: https://t.co/U8XKqvUgHQ

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Teachers set goals—but students don’t always understand what success looks like.

Involving learners in creating success criteria can boost engagement, feedback & ownership: https://t.co/g9aNXAv67r

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There's a gap between how universities assess English communication and what employers actually need. 🎓➡️💼 Join us to close the divide.

📅 Thursday 7 May | 13:00 BST
👉 https://t.co/IMQNTsIOHc

#WorkplaceCommunication #Employability #BritishCouncil

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What are the pros and cons of AI in education? And how can it be best used to support teachers and learners?

Find out in our latest Voices article – read it here:

https://t.co/LYe4XlZQoo

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Many English learners lack confidence in speaking—often due to grammar-heavy teaching.

A project in Mount Koya, Japan shows how aligning curriculum, assessment & teacher development can change that: https://t.co/lfnppmiTg3