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The British Council is celebrating its 90th birthday! Find out more about the British Council, what we do and how we're marking the anniversary.

Did you ever dream of being a superhero when you were younger? This man runs a charity that helps all children make that dream a reality.

Watch a recording of our live event to support our learners: Halloween – a ghost story.

The COP29 UN Climate Change Conference is taking place 11–22 November 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan. The event brings together country leaders, experts and environmental campaigners to take urgent action against climate change.

If you're ever in the UK on the evening of 5 November, you might wonder why you can hear fireworks. Bonfire Night is celebrated all over the country, but what is it about? Find out about the history of this well-loved event in this article.

Vegans argue that animal farming is not only cruel but also bad for the environment. World Vegan Day, on 1 November, puts the focus on the vegan way of life.

Watch a recording of our live event for learners studying for the IELTS Academic writing task 1: Describing trends.

What exactly is small talk, and why is it so important? In this Learning hub topic we’re talking about those little everyday conversations that most of us have, but are not always so easy! 

Diwali is a festival of light which originated in South Asia and is celebrated over five days. The dates change every year, but it is always celebrated in October or November and is now celebrated around the world.

Watch a recording of our live event to support our learners studying grammar: Second and third conditionals.

October 31 is Halloween and is now celebrated in many countries around the world, but do you know anything about the origins of this scary special day? Read the article and find out.

Watch a recording of our live event for learners studying for the IELTS Academic writing task 1: Identifying key information and making connections.