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                  For learners of English | 
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                  1. Learn English 
                  http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish 
                   
                    
                  Learn English is a free British Council website for learners 
                  of English of all ages. It features regulalrly updated theme-based 
                  materials that let you practise your English through online 
                  games, articles, songs, stories, cartoons and more.  
                   
                  2. Learn English Kids 
                  http://www.learnenglish.org.uk/kids/ 
                   
                   
                  Games, songs, stories, poems, competitions, activities 
                  - everything you need to make learning English fun for young 
                  learners.  
                   
                  3. Learn English Military 
                  http://www.learnenglish.org.uk/militaryenglish/ 
                   
                  A website to help the armed forces, police and border 
                  guards improve their English so that they can take part in international 
                  peacekeeping operations. 
                   
                  4. Learn English in the UK 
                  http://www.educationuk.org 
                   
                  If you're learning English why not take a language 
                  course in the UK? We can help you choose from among many high-quality 
                  centres all around the UK. 
                   
                  5. Learn English in your Country 
                  http://www.britishcouncil.org/home-contact-worldwide.htm 
                   
                  We are your best starting point for learning English. We have 
                  495,000 learners, 2,000 teachers, 91 teaching centres in 57 
                  countries; and a course that is perfect for you. 
                   
                   
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                  For teachers of English | 
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                  1. Teaching English 
                  http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk 
                    
                  A British Council and BBC website providing resources for teachers, 
                  from lesson plans and practical weekly articles, to radio downloads 
                  and complete books. Use the 'Talk' section to exchange your 
                  ideas and opinions on English language teaching. 
                   
                  2. Networks for Teachers 
                  http://www.britishcouncil.org/learning/eltecs 
                   
                  Develop your skills and share your knowledge by joining the 
                  English Language Teaching Contacts Scheme (ELTeCS). 
                  Link up with over 10,000 teachers networking and supporting 
                  each other regionally and worldwide. 
                   
                  3. Professional Development 
                  http://www.britishcouncil.org/learning/hornby 
                   
                  Take part in Hornby Educational Trust 
                  regional workshops and update your knowledge and skills in areas 
                  such as leadership, English-medium education, communication 
                  technologies and human rights, drama and intercultural dialogue 
                  in the language classroom. 
                   
                  4. Search English 
                  http://searchenglish.britishcouncil.org 
                   
                  Use this powerful search engine and community building 
                  tool to update your knowledge of ELT and educational technology 
                  and to network with colleagues all over the world. 
                   
                  5. Language Assistant 
                  http://www.britishcouncil.org/languageassistant 
                   
                  If you are a language assistant, or you have just started working 
                  as an English language teacher, this site contains regularly 
                  updated tips, materials and links to help you with your teaching. 
                   
                  6. Jobs and Qualifications 
                  http://www.britishcouncil.org/learning-elt-teach-english 
                   
                  If you are thinking of becoming an English language teacher, 
                  or if you are taking the next steps in your career and development, 
                  these pages provide you with essential information. 
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