English lessons shouldn’t be an immigration test – why the UK’s new policy risks deepening exclusion

The UK government says tougher English rules will aid integration. Esol experts warn they risk turning language learning into ...
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A Timely Pivot: How GenAI Allowed SpeakX To Find A New Edtech Mission

GenAI helped SpeakX pivot from hobby edtech to scalable, affordable spoken English practice without human tutors.

‘I watched a movie about leprechauns when I was a child. That was the only thing I knew about Ireland’

“I didn’t know anything about Ireland. I googled Cork and checked it out on Wikipedia. I watched a movie about leprechauns ...
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The schools where even young children change classes

In recent years, more elementary schools have opted to departmentalize some grade levels in an attempt to boost academic ...

Older adults may struggle to learn a new language, but classes are a worthwhile exercise

Older adults may find learning new languages challenging, but recent research shows the effort itself provides significant ...