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The Future of English Team

The Future of English Team

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Teachers

AI will never replace English teachers - it needs them

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming classrooms worldwide – and English language learning is no exception. With AI-powered tools offering round-the-clock access to powerful resources...

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Teachers

How AI-powered language assessment data can provide key insights

Beyond LLMs: How AI-powered data analysis of your language assessments can provide critical learning insights For many of us, artificial intelligence (AI) has become synonymous with large la...

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What lies ahead?

How we learn and speak English is evolving, with significant implications for educational institutions, government agencies, NGOs and policy makers. Learn about these findings and more in our book.

Teachers

Your AI-detection tools may be biased against speakers of other languages

Your AI-detection tools may be biased against speakers of other languages – is there a better way? AI-detection tools are now common in schools, universities, and training organisations. The...

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Teachers

Is speaking becoming more important than writing?

In an age of voice notes, podcasts, and TikTok monologues, it’s worth asking: is speaking becoming more important than writing? As we navigate a world increasingly driven by digital platform...

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English as a Medium of Education

A global language for global universities

A global language for global universities: re-thinking the role of English in international education English is no longer a language tied to a single country, accent, or identity. It has gr...

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Higher Education

Beyond the score

Beyond the score: why robust English proficiency matters for international students The success of international students is a top priority for UK Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). A new...

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Multilingualism

What role will English play in our multilingual reality?

Multilingualism is a reality the world over; this is not new, but is being increasingly recognised and accepted in academic literature and political legislatures. But what is multilingualism...

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Assessment

Can English language assessment meet stakeholders' changing needs?

Our concept of English proficiency is evolving, shaped by a globalised workplace, the rise of English medium instruction, and technology’s capacity to connect the world. Effective communicat...

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