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Skills

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Grammar

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Vocabulary

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  • Learn new words connected to a wide range of different topics.
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Two young people smiling with a logo that says "90 years" in the background

The British Council is celebrating its 90th birthday! Find out more about the British Council, what we do and how we're marking the anniversary.

People together at Christmas

Christmas is coming! In this topic you can learn lots about this special time of year and activate your English!

cake shop window full of cakes

This Learning hub topic is all about delicious cakes. Whether it's a Victoria sponge from the UK, a tiramisu from Italy or a chocolate éclair from France, most people have a favourite! 

Hanukkah

Hanukkah is a Jewish festival that is celebrated for eight days, usually in December. It is also called the Festival of Lights. Find out why and learn about what people do to celebrate this special holiday.

Two students discussing something on a laptop screen

When you see or hear a new word, what can you do? Here are five ways you can guess its meaning.

Making a decision

Listen to a meeting in which colleagues make a decision to practise and improve your listening skills.

Fake or fir? Your Christmas tree's carbon footprint

If you have a Christmas tree in your home, have you thought whether it's better to have a natural tree or an artificial tree? This video could help you to decide.

Showing interest

In this video, Bob tells Noelia about when he broke his leg. Listen to the language Noelia uses to show interest and practise saying the useful phrases.

Small talk

What exactly is small talk, and why is it so important? In this Learning hub topic we’re talking about those little everyday conversations that most of us have, but are not always so easy! 

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