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Is this email displaying properly? if not, read it in your browser English Online Newsletter August 2020 Welcome to the twenty-fourth edition of the English Online Newsletter for learners and teachers of English where we showcase our latest free learning resources. While you are staying safe at home and slowly coming out of lockdown, we have online courses and material to support you in your learning. For teachers, we have practical resources and professional development opportunities to support you during the Covid-19 crisis, whether you are a new or seasoned online teacher. Button Adults International Day of Friendship July 30 was the United Nations International Day of Friendship. Read about the importance of friendship and find out why the UN decided to give it a special day. Read more A very exciting music scene Do you like listening to bands or going to clubs? Listen to Ella talking about Manchester, a city in the north of England with a very exciting music scene. Listen here English Afrique Improve your reading comprehension and develop your vocabulary on a diverse range of events and topics. Read more A serious case A lot of people are afraid of spiders. Do you know there is a name for this phobia? Find out here Understanding IELTS Getting ready for an IELTS test? Develop your Speaking and Reading confidence and feel fully prepared on test day with these free online courses starting 10 August. Register now A Better World We have an exciting new series in our LearnEnglish podcasts App which will explore some of the great ideas of our time, movements and trends in lifestyle and thinking. Download the App Teens Not feeling well Gemma and Jack are having a picnic. But Jack doesn't feel well. Find out what happened. Watch the video World Wide Web What has the World Wide Web helped you do today? Find out about its beginning. Read the article Kids Magical dreams Do you ever have magical dreams? Listen to a song called 'In my dreams' and sing along. See more Making a lantern Do you get scared in storms? Watch this video to learn how to make a lantern! Watch the video Timmy brings a smile Apricot has lost her favourite snuggly and is distraught. Watch Timmy and his friends help her find it. Watch the video Teachers Learning at home This lesson for online classes with primary children looks at a number of different contexts of remote learning. Download lesson plan OPENCities Budget In this speaking activity, students have to look at how to encourage migration to an imaginary city. Download worksheet Guidance for remote teaching Take a look at these ideas for using virtual field trips to support learning English remotely. See more Teaching through the Covid-19 pandemic Watch our webinar looking at the results of how teachers have been working during the pandemic. Watch now Teaching for success Evaluate a range of learning technologies and their usefulness with this free online course for teachers. Join MOOC now Facebook LIVE Join our weekly LIVE Q&A every Tuesday on Facebook and gain insight on a range of interesting topics. Find out more Connect with us © 2020 British Council The United Kingdom's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. A registered charity: 209131 (England and Wales) SC037733 (Scotland). You have received this newsletter because you have registered for updates. If you wish to opt out of future newsletters, please unsubscribe here. Update your marketing preferences