Talking English Newsletter

Talking English Enewsletter January, 2011 Hornby Scholarship open for applications Every year the Hornby Educational Trust offers scholarships to ELT professionals to study a full-time one-year Masters degree in the UK. We will be taking applications until 21 February 2011. To find out more about this prestigious scholarship and for information on how to apply, please visit our website. Teaching English The British Council's website for teachers of English from around the world. Register now and become part of this global on-line community. All new registrations are automatically entered into a prize draw: congratulations go to Corina Cartagena from Puerto Madryn who wins a signed copy of "The Common Thread" by Nobel Prize winner John Sulston. Sporting Nations photography exhibition in Córdoba This stunning photographic exhibition is on display in the main hall of the Patio Olmos shopping centre in Córdoba until 28 February. Also, don't forget to check out the Sporting Nations worksheets for learners of English, freely downloadable from our website. Shakespeare Festival Buenos Aires Fan of William Shakespeare? Then don't miss this festival which will take place in Buenos Aires in February. The initiative brings together local and foreign artists who are passionate about the work of England's most celebrated writer. What do you know about Scotland? This lesson is part of a series of plans based on interviews with people from around the UK. It's written to develop learners' knowledge of the country, vocabulary and listening skills. You can download all interviews and related lesson plans. Time / Image This is a fascinating collection of films from the British Council archives, which have been digitised and made available on-line for the first time. Starting from the 1930s, they are beautifully shot, and include themes such as cricket and the history of the English language. You have received this email because you subscribed to our electronic newsletters via our website. If you wish to opt out of this British Council mailing list, please unsubscribe here. Our privacy and copyright statements. Our commitment to freedom of information.