Our first 2017 workshop, held on 6–8 March, will bring together agents from the Middle East, Central Asia, Turkey and North Africa to do business with representatives from English UK member centres.

Delegates tell us the unique format of these regional fairs makes them the world's most effective English language teaching workshops...

In this week's news written for English language students: Harry Potter returns, a famous painting of Queen Elizabeth I bought for the UK, Britain's third-time Tour de France winner and plastic bags disapear. 

Every week, we summarise the UK news to help you understand what is happening in Britain, and what people are talking about.

Shakespeare Lives is an unprecedented programme of events and activities running throughout this year, exploring Shakespeare as a living writer who still speaks for all people and nations. Discover how successful our 'ShakespeareLives:Play your Shakespeare' China campaign has been.

Prince George is 3, wearing high heels can injure women, old-fashioned UK summer activities disappear, and how you can see Henry VIII's favourite warship close up.

Every week, we summarise the UK news to help you understand what is happening in Britain, and what people are talking about.

Thank you to the many English UK members, partner agencies, friends and colleague who have sponsored the English UK Three Peaks Challenge so far.