Keywords: English


The evolving role of English in Spain's job market

Spain's leading daily El País reports that merely speaking English is no longer sufficient to secure a position in the competitive job market. A recent analysis indicates that numerous vacancies remain unfilled due to candidates lacking adequate English proficiency. While a command of English......

Trump's executive order to make English the official language of the US

President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order that will designate English as the official language of the United States, as announced by the White House. This order will grant government agencies and organizations receiving federal funds the discretion to decide whether to continue providing......

Marrakech Book Festival shines spotlight on Morocco’s rising English-language writers

The Marrakech English Book Festival recently celebrated the vibrant and growing community of Moroccan writers crafting stories in English, with the Costa Goldex Morocco 2024 Awards honoring both established and emerging talents. The event underscored the increasing influence of English literature in......

Rising Channel Crossings: Migrant Numbers Increase in 2024

The English Channel, one of the world's busiest maritime corridors, continues to witness a significant surge in irregular migration. In 2024, a total of 36,816 individuals crossed the channel in small boats to reach the United Kingdom, according to provisional government data. This figure marks a......

Maritime Drama Unfolds: French Coast Guard's Christmas Day Channel Rescue Saves 107 Lives

In a series of dramatic rescue operations on Christmas Day, French maritime authorities successfully saved 107 migrants attempting the perilous journey across the English Channel from France to the United Kingdom. The day-long effort encompassed 12 separate rescue missions along France's northern......

"Brain Rot" Oxford Word of the Year 2024 Reflects Concerns Over Online Content  

The term brain rot has been selected as the Oxford Word of the Year for 2024, highlighting growing apprehensions about the effects of excessive online content consumption. The announcement followed a public vote in which over 37,000 people participated, choosing from a shortlist of six words curated......

Enshittification The Word Capturing the Spirit of 2024

Australia’s Macquarie Dictionary, a leading authority on Australian English, has unveiled its Word of the Year for 2024: enshittification. This slang term, which describes the gradual decline in quality of products or services particularly in the online sphere resonates with widespread concerns......

Celebrating 90 Years of Global Impact: Insights into the Future of English in the MENA Region

The British Council marks its 90th anniversary with a celebration of its profound contributions to English language learning and cultural exchange in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This milestone includes the launch of the research report The Future of English: Global Perspectives, a......

 Ancient Roman Gladiator Knife Unearthed Near Hadrian's Wall Goes on Display  

A 2,000-year-old Roman knife handle, intricately designed in the shape of a gladiator, will be showcased to the public for the first time, according to English Heritage. This rare artifact was discovered in 1997 by two divers in the River Tyne, near Corbridge, a site close to Hadrian’s Wall—the......