British Council Croatia

09/08/2026

Is English becoming the global language of the professional world?

As STEM and business increasingly adopt English as the international language of industry, higher education is evolving to keep pace.

Our research shows rapid growth in English-taught programmes across vocational and technical subjects in emerging regional education hubs.

For many students, English is no longer simply an academic requirement. It is increasingly viewed as:
🌍 a pathway to international careers💼 a tool for professional mobility📈 a means of accessing global industries🎓 a way to build career-ready skills

As employer demand continues to shape higher education, institutions face important questions about programme design, skills development and student outcomes.

How is your institution responding to this shift?

Explore the trends shaping English-medium education: https://ow.ly/OSLx50ZwTGA

08/08/2026

Do you know anybody who’s a ray of sunshine? ☀️

Bring some sunshine into your everyday English with these summery idioms.

07/08/2026

Need to describe something in your IELTS test? 🤷

Try using verbs of the senses.

It + verb + adjective

e.g. It tastes sour.

It + verb + like + noun

e.g. It looks like a little yellow rugby ball.

It + verb + as though + clause

e.g. It feels as though it’s covered in lots of bumps.

(Yes, we’re describing a lemon. 🍋)

Can you describe the object in the picture using these structures? ✍️

Find more free prep on our website. ✍️
https://ow.ly/5q8k50ZwTmO

06/08/2026

🎨 Are you a creative or cultural professional in the Euro-Mediterranean region? Ready to boost your skills and grow your network?

The Organisation for European Programmes & Cultural Relations - ΟΕΠΠΣ – in collaboration with the British Council, materahub and the Anna Lindh Foundation Cyprus Network – invites you to the Training Course: Empowering Creative & Cultural Professionals in the Euro-Mediterranean Region.

✨ Focus Areas:
🟡 Entrepreneurship
🟢 Transversal skills
🔵 Digital creativity
🟢 Green and sustainable practices
🟣 Bonus unit: New European Bauhaus

Starts: 9 September 2026
Apply by 29 August 2026, 20.00 CET

Find out more and apply 👉 https://ow.ly/qyrY50ZwtIg

06/08/2026

Did you know that Spanish has become the most widely entered language at GCSE in England?

French entries fell slightly compared with 2024 (–1.6%) and German continues to decline, with entries down 7% on 2024.

Find out more about English secondary students’ interest in Spanish, French, German and other modern languages in our Language Trends England 2026 report:

Language Trends England 2026 surveyed teachers at more than 1,000 primary, secondary and independent schools to provide an up-to-date picture of language education in England.

04/08/2026

Are you planning to study in the UK? Study UK’s free online course is open for registration until 10 August!

Learn everything you need to know about:
📚 Teaching methods in the UK
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Settling in and making friends
✈️ Moving to the UK
👩‍⚕️ Accessing health care
🏠 Accommodation

Make new connections and feel better prepared for the next chapter in your life.

Register today: https://ow.ly/He9t50ZvXOR

04/08/2026

What to do when guests won’t leave your house after dinner? 😬🕚

Learn how to be polite in awkward situations in this video with George.

Tell us about an awkward situation you’ve encountered in English.

02/08/2026

It’s only natural to have regrets … 😞

Add the phrase ‘in the first place’ to the end of a sentence to emphasise what could’ve been done differently.

Can you make a sentence with ‘in the first place’? ✍️

Find more free prep on our website. ✍️
https://ow.ly/r8Ou50Zvnjl

01/08/2026

Is the English medium education landscape shifting? 🎓

New regional education hubs are expanding their English-taught programmes and reshaping international higher education.

📍 Europe now accounts for 50% of English-taught programmes outside the UK, US, Australia and Canada.
📍 East Asia represents 12%.
📍 The Chinese region accounts for 10% and continues to grow.

As students gain more choice, institutions face increasing competition and changing expectations.

How is your institution responding?

Read more via the link: https://ow.ly/QPJb50ZvlcK

31/07/2026

‘I’m shaking like a leaf!’ 😱🍁

Expand your vocabulary by learning these ways to say ‘afraid’.

Which ones are new for you?