Once again, English UK will be present at the IEFT exhibitions in Turkey from 17-24 October.

Come and visit us in Ankara (Sheraton Hotel & Convention Centre) on 17 October, Izmir (Hilton Hotel) on 19 October, Bursa (Holiday Inn Hotel) on 21 October, and Istanbul (Hilton Hotel) on 23/24 October.

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Visitors to the UK are being reassured about their safety after the US issued a travel alert about Europe last week.

The American government issued a travel "advisory" warning of possible terror attacks in Europe, and urging its citizens to be "cautious" when travelling. But Americans were not urged to avoid Europe, and the advice is not at the highest level of alert.

Get off to a great start with George Pickering at this year's 2010 English UK Teachers' Conference! George has agreed to step in at short notice to replace Jeremy Harmer, who has had to withdraw from this year's event. We are hoping to have Jeremy back for 2011.

This survey asks English UK members for their views on aspects of accommodation provision for international students and particularly for those aged under 18. The survey includes short sections on criminal records checks, private fostering, homestay provision and guardianship and may help to influence future English UK policy in terms of the development of the Accreditation UK Scheme and our relations with other external agencies.

Bookings have now opened for the busy Teachers' Conference which is again supported by Cambridge ESOL and is one of English UK's most iconic events. Last year's conference attracted in excess of 250 participants including teachers from the state and private sector, academic managers, service providers, and consultants. 99% of participants said that they would recommend the event to a colleague.