English UK are pleased to announce the full programme for the 2012 Business English Trainers' Conference is now available. 

Hosted by International House London, the conference features plenary and elective sessions from experts such as Evan Frendo, a Business English-focused exhibition and lunch and refreshments. Bookings are being taken online.

English UK is delighted to welcome its newest geographical sub-group, English UK Northern Ireland. The group was formed in early 2012 with all six English UK members in Northern Ireland as members.

Tuesday 5 - Friday 8 March 2013

Crowne Plaza Prague Castle and the Strahov Monastery

In partnership with and supported by the British Council, UK Trade & Investment and VisitBritain.

The English UK Fair, Prague 2013 will bring together accredited UK English language centres and study abroad agents in a charming hotel nestled on the grounds of the UNESCO protected site of the Strahov Monastery and within the property of Prague Castle.

Participation is limited to just 70 organisations (30 educators and 40 agencies) and is only open to English UK member centres and selected top quality agents from the regions of Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe.

The English UK Fair, Athens 2012 took place at The Westin Athens, Astir Palace Resort from Tuesday 6 to Friday 9 March 2012. The workshop brought together 30 English UK member centres and agents from Greece, Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Estonia, Georgia, Armenia, Romania, Cyprus, Croatia, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Serbia and the United Kingdom.

The programme of social events, seminars, and one-to-one appointments in an elegant resort, with spectacular views of the Saronic Gulf, in the heart of the Athenian Riviera gave educators and agents the opportunity to really get to know each other and develop long-lasting productive partnerships.

105 delegates enjoyed two days of high quality electives, plenaries and exhibitors at the English UK 2012 ELT Management Conference. Supported by Cambridge ESOL. The turnout was the biggest yet for the Management Conference, reflecting the growing recognition of the importance of raising professional standards in ELT. Quality rest and relaxation was provided on Friday evening by Oxford University Press at the Pitt Rivers Museum.

Please click here to read a full report from Huan Japes, Deputy Chief Executive (Professional Services).