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.

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

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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!