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May 13

Children can now play Minecraft: Education Edition to help them on their English language learning journey

English Adventures with Cambridge, created by Cambridge Assessment English in collaboration with Minecraft: Education Edition, provides a new, fun, motivating and memorable learning experience. The three-chapter pilot will be launching on Minecraft: Education Edition on 19 May.

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May 13

Students applying to Cornell University undergraduate programs can now prove their level of English with C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency

Applicants who have the need to prove their level of English will have even more options to do so. Cornell University joins other Ivy League universities where Cambridge English Qualifications are accepted for undergraduate admission.

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May 10

Brazil: The CEFR remains a key standard in language learning, say experts from Cambridge

The ongoing importance of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for English language learning, teaching and assessment was highlighted at an online event hosted by experts from Cambridge Assessment English.

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April 30

English Language Teaching in Mexico: Learning with games and new digital initiatives in the English classroom

Experts from Cambridge Assessment English took part in the Best of British English Language Teaching Conference (BBELT). Organised by British Council, this event is the largest English Language Teaching (ELT) conference in Mexico. This year event has involved the whole Latin America region.

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April 14

Cambridge University launches new Master’s degree in English Language Assessment

Experts from Cambridge Assessment English will be delivering a ground-breaking new Master’s degree in English Language Assessment in collaboration with Cambridge Language Sciences Interdisciplinary Research Centre and Cambridge University’s Institute for Continuing Education.

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March 17

General Pharmaceutical Council approves specialised English test for overseas pharmacists coming to the UK

Pharmacists who are interested in working in Britain can now benefit from a decision from The General Pharmaceutical Council about how they can prove their English language ability.

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March 16

Digital symposium looks to the future of multilingual language assessment

Language assessment experts from across Europe will come together to discuss the challenges that Covid-19 has posed to their sector. The ALTE International Digital Symposium 2021 will address key themes relevant to safeguarding the future of multilingual language assessment in and after the Covid era. The online event will use the latest VR technology to give delegates an interactive and engaging conference experience.

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March 5

More flexibility for students taking MET Go!

Michigan Language Assessment has launched MET Go! Digital, the online counterpart of the MET Go! test. It will be available as a computer-based test giving upper primary to secondary school learners the option to take it either at home or at a centre.

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March 1

Cambridge supports doctoral research in teaching and learning English

Cambridge Assessment English is supporting a prestigious grant scheme which will provide funding for doctoral research in a range of areas associated with teaching and learning English.

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February 15

Innovation Centre to support teaching, learning and assessment in China

Cambridge Assessment English has teamed up with China’s National Education Examinations Authority (NEEA) to establish an Innovation Centre to support English language teaching, learning and assessment in China.

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