Passionate arguments for both points of view were made in the opening and closing sessions of the English UK Teachers' Conference, delighting the delegates at the London event. With 265 attending, plus speakers and exhibitors, it was the biggest Teachers' Conference ever.

Technology's place in the classroom, practical teaching ideas, and the chance to become a classroom researcher are all on offer at this year's English UK Teachers' Conference.

Bookings are now open for our 2013–2014 training days, with the first session being held on Friday 13 September. We run a wide selection of training days to cover all aspects of language centres' work including management, marketing, welfare and teaching.

English UK today relaunches its website after a major overhaul. Users will find Englishuk.com much easier to use, thanks to new navigation, clearer signposting and stunning graphics.

The new UK international education strategy, published today (Monday 29 July) by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, sees the English language as key to growth in education exports.