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May 14

English language teaching sector a boost to the UK economy

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is supporting a new paper highlighting the significant contribution the English language teaching (ELT) sector provides to the UK economy.

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May 12

Cambridge English Educational Partner scheme takes off in UK, Ireland, and Malta

There are now six official members in the Cambridge English Educational Partner scheme across the UK, Ireland and Malta. The scheme is a global community of educational institutes that have shown a commitment to achieving excellence in English.

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May 7

High-level Cambridge English exam has positive impact on learning and teaching, new study

New study of English teachers across 15 countries shows the C1 Advanced Qualification from Cambridge is having a positive impact on learning and teaching.

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March 3

World’s best-selling grammar book for English learners celebrates 40 years

The 40th anniversary of the world’s best-selling grammar book for English learners was celebrated in style at a VIP event at Cambridge University. Raymond Murphy’s English Grammar in Use was first published in 1985, by Cambridge University Press. It is part of the Grammar in Use series of books which have been used by an estimated 100 million learners and teachers around the world.

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February 27

New study shows the positive impact of Cambridge English on Estonian high school students

Cambridge University Press & Assessment has been working with the Estonian Ministry of Education since 2019 on a major English language programme in high schools across the country. To date more than 20,000 high-school students have taken C1 Advanced from Cambridge – but what impact is this having on school leavers? Graeme Harrison from Cambridge reflects on a research study which answers this and more.

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February 21

What is the impact of bilingual programmes in schools?

What is the impact of bilingual programmes in schools across the world? This is one of the key questions being explored by the impact evaluation team at Cambridge as part of their ongoing research. It was also high on the agenda at a recent meeting between Cambridge and representatives of the Regional Government of Madrid.

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December 16

What are the big trends in teaching Academic English?

Over three thousand English teachers and other educational professionals came together to discuss the latest trends for teaching Academic English. The Academic English Conference 2024 is an annual event organised by Cambridge University Press & Assessment.

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December 5

Bestselling Cambridge author and series editor wins outstanding achievement award

Bestselling author Scott Thornbury, who writes in the English language teaching sector, has won an Outstanding Achievement award at the British Council ELTons Awards 2024.

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November 22

Supporting English teachers and leaders with integrating GenAI and more

GenAI, sustainability and integrated learning and assessment (ILA) were just some of the big topics discussed at a recent event for English teachers and educational leaders in Dublin.

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November 14

Better English support could help skilled refugees into UK healthcare roles

More tailored English language support could help the NHS tap into the fantastic skillsets offered by refugees and asylum seekers across the UK, according to a new report.

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