At English UK we are passionate about the English language and we love that our ELT conference on 17 and 18 January in London is a place for delegates to share that passion too.

To give a fascinating insight into the language and a fitting close a conference dedicated UK ELT, we are delighted to welcome back Susie Dent.

If you have expertise in finance or marketing and/ or development, consider joining our sub-boards to support English UK members and the wider UK ELT industry through strategy, decision making and guidance.

English UK and the Association of Colleges are taking over the first session of the All Party Parliamentary Group for International Students in the new Parliament on Wednesday 8 January.

Could your ELT centre or school be used for people trafficking? Recent news stories about Vietnamese students disappearing after enrolling at private schools have raised concerns.

Sometimes the gap between our plans and achievements can feel expansive. Projects can slip between our fingers or we fight so hard to make it work that we burn out completely.

Our first two plenary speakers at the ELT Conference next month will help you create a clear vision, bring the best out in your team and maintain good mental health for both professional success and life satisfaction.