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15 January 20212 mins read
“The world is your oyster”
Find out about the famous phrase "The world is your oyster", and learn about its history, how and when we use it in the English language.
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8 January 20213 mins read
Teaching (not testing) listening skills in the classroom [Free webinar]
Watch our free webinar with Sarka Piggott, Teacher Trainer at Bell, and develop your understanding of how decoding skills can improve how we teach listening skills in the classroom.
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5 January 20213 mins read
Bell moves online in response to national lockdown
In response to the latest UK government announcement, our face-to-face lessons will be moving online until Monday 15 February.
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23 December 20205 mins read
Reflecting on 2020: A year like no other
2020 has been a year like no other, and as we move into a new and (hopefully) brighter new year, we’ve been reflecting on the outcomes of the past twelve months.
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14 December 20203 mins read
Preparing for uncertainty in online teaching and learning [Free webinar]
Join Kristina Smith, Teacher Trainer at Bell, in this free webinar to explore the different ways teachers can prepare for face-to-face, online and blended learning solutions as COVID-19 continues to unfold.
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9 December 20203 mins read
Why pronunciation teaching doesn’t work and how to fix it [Free webinar]
Watch our free webinar with Adrian Underhill, Teacher Trainer at Bell, and enrich your understanding of pronunciation teaching.
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1 December 20205 mins read
Bell launches online teacher training courses
Introducing a brand new programme of online courses to start from January 2021, expertly designed to support teacher training and development in the ‘new normal’.
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16 November 20202 mins read
Bell selected as a partner in PRELIM project
We are delighted to be part of the PRELIM (Partnered Remote Language Improvement) project supported by British Council, IATEFL and EnglishUK.
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12 November 20202 mins read
Recreating supportive spaces for teachers online
How can teachers feel supported during the disruption of COVID-19? Silvana Richardson explores the ways in which teachers can build communities and support one another during the transition back to classroom teaching.
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3 November 2020
A statement on national lockdown
Following the latest government announcement, we want to reassure you that we remain open for face-to-face lessons at Bell Cambridge and Bell London.
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2 November 20202 mins read
The language of coronavirus: Is there a silver lining?
Has coronavirus affected our lives in even more ways than we think? Teachers Ken and Clare have been looking into a more positive impact of the pandemic.
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15 October 2020
Bell to support BSC in London
Bell and British Study Centres are excited to announce a new partnership designed to share costs, create economies of scale and to enhance the student experience in London.
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