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Voices is the British Council's online magazine. If you would like fresh perspectives on education and culture from around the world, direct to your inbox, sign up for our free e-newsletter today: https://t.co/6fOXTWAiOm

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Harry Potter or Mr Bean? 🇬🇧

What really draws international students to study in the UK? Our latest survey found that over 83% say UK culture matters when choosing where to study abroad.

We asked students in #Edinburgh which UK cultural experiences they love most. Watch 👀

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📚 Help us make history tomorrow!

On 8 October, readers around the world are joining us and @Literacy_Trust to help set the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the most people reading online in 12 hours.

Register now: https://t.co/X1JHkls4DB

#Take10GoesGlobal #Take10toRead

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Our World, Connected #podcast is a finalist in the prestigious 2026 Signal Awards Thought Leadership category! We're also in the running for the Signal Listener’s Choice Award, which is decided by you.

If you love the show, please vote today: https://t.co/w7l5mHHW7Z

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Happy World Teachers' Day! 💛

If you could thank one teacher today, what would you thank them for?

#WorldTeachersDay

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We're attempting a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title. Want to take part?

The most people reading together, anywhere in the world.

On 8 October, join us for Take 10 to Read. 10 minutes, one book, history made.

Register today, search British Council Take 10.

#Take10GoesGlobal

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Want to take part? Register here: https://t.co/HH71Iqfgv7

#Take10GoesGlobal

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Is reading the best. thing. ever? Our Chief Executive @McDonaldScott_ surely believes so.

Reading can entertain you, teach you, excite you, challenge you...

On 8 Oct, readers from around the world are joining us for Take 10 to Read – a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ attempt.

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UK Teachers: Erasmus+ funding can add some excitement to the new academic year!

You could give your learners a chance to visit another European country, or boost your career development by training abroad.

Find out more: https://t.co/yih0G5MngT

#ErasmusPlusUK

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Are you a practicing English language teacher or planning to start a career in ELT?

Join our free online information session for the Trinity CertTESOL course!

📌 Register for the free info session: https://t.co/RI6RIrN2tS

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What’s a word in your language that you can’t quite translate into English? We’d love to hear it in the replies 👇

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Ever come across a word in another language that just doesn’t translate neatly into English?

More than 200 languages are spoken across the European continent. To celebrate this diversity, we’re sharing some of our favourite words that don't exactly exist in English.

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Some more words to add to our little collection of untranslatable feelings and moments 💫

#EuropeanDayofLanguages

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Study UK’s ‘Managing your wellbeing when studying in the UK’ free online course starts on Monday 12 October!

Discover strategies to thrive in a new culture and manage stress effectively.

Register today: https://t.co/AvQL20WRkk

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Catch the poets at:
Brazil: Music and Poetry Saturday 26 Sept 21:15: https://t.co/H6eRHmh8VA

Poetry Across Borders: 10 Years of the British Council at Contains Strong Language Sunday 27 Sept 15:00, BBC Philharmonic Studio: https://t.co/A2uWFs69Lq

#BBCContainsStrongLanguage

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Leeds and Rio de Janeiro are almost 9,000km apart.

But this week, poets from both cities will share a stage at the BBC's biggest festival of #poetry and spoken word.

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This exchange began through the British Council's #UKBrazilSeason of Culture and was developed by the National Poetry Centre and FLUP in Rio de Janeiro. Now it's coming to BBC Contains Strong Language for the festival's 10th anniversary.