Monday, June 9, 2025

General News

UK-EU reset deal “promising” for UK ELT

A new agreement signals promising changes for UK ELT, including the exploration of a youth mobility scheme and the potential return of the UK to the Erasmus+ programme. On 19...

Immigration white paper reveals tougher English language rules

The government’s immigration white paper published today (Monday 12 May) confirms plans to tighten English tests for all...

EC London visit a milestone moment

Malta’s High Commissioner visits EC London as school marks 20 years.  EC English Language Centres welcomed His Excellency Prof....

What’s the point of polite-isms?

Trinity College London reveals gap between recognising the importance of politeness strategies and implementing them in classroom settings. A...

Bell Foundation supports adult learners

The Bell Foundation is now extending its reach to adults learning English as a second language, alongside its existing work with young people.

AP takes French leave of its senses

The AP style book, seen as the bible for US journalists looking to improve their writing, made a bit of a faux pas when...

Teacher shortage hits Korea

The number of native speakers heading to Korea to teach English has plummeted to one-third of its pre-pandemic levels, according to Korea JoongAng Daily. In...

Ireland to regulate EFL teachers’ pay

The Irish government is set to introduce a Joint Labor Council (JLC) for the English language sector which will regulate teachers' terms and conditions,...

EU takes stance for Lettori

Further to our news piece in the current issue of the EL Gazette (see page 7) and the latest twist in the tale of...

English top of extracurricular classes in Spain

Parents in Spain are spending up to €350 per child for extracurricular tutoring. The number one skill the students are being taught in this...

Lack of housing affects student numbers in New Zealand

New Zealand, like the rest of the world, is beginning to see a real bounce-back, post-pandemic, in student numbers. But, like the rest of...
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