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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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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.

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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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AI and neurodiversity: supporting learners with ADHD and Autism

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping education, offering tools that personalise learning, enhance accessibility, and support teachers. For neurodivergent learners, particularly those wi...

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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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The Future of English: one year on

Since launching The Future of English: Global Perspectives in April 2023, the Future of English research programme has grown and flourished. New research projects have been commissioned and ...

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

English is one of the most spoken languages in the world, but what will English look like in the future? Here Mina Patel, one of the authors of the new British Council publication ‘The Futur...

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Teachers as agents of their own change

In this article we explore the role of teacher beliefs and values on teaching practices. Mina Patel is a researcher at British Council and co-author of the landmark publication The Future of...

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