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# Global Perspectives

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English for Work

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### Rethinking global student choice

 Rethinking global student choice: what matters in higher education today For decades, a small group of countries has dominated international higher education. The United Kingdom, the United States, Australia and Canada – often referred to as the ‘Big...

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### Featured posts

Teachers

Making success criteria meaningful for students

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Teachers

From AI literacy to AI fluency: Ten shifts for educators

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Teachers

Multilingual approaches to English language teaching

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## Higher education

English for Work

[ The Future of English Team ](https://futureofenglish.britishcouncil.org/insights/author/the-future-of-english-team)

### Rethinking global student choice

 Rethinking global student choice: what matters in higher education today For decades, a small group of countries has dominated international higher education. The United Kingdom, the United ...

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English for Work

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### How can higher education grow student employability skills?

 Ask any employer what makes a graduate stand out and the answer is rarely just technical knowledge. Just as important are transferable skills like communication, teamwork and adaptability, w...

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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.

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English as a Medium of Education

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### 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

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### 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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