Preparing students for a world where they are most likely to speak English with other non-native speakers, supporting learning difficulties and classroom research were just a few of the subjects tackled at a packed English UK Teachers' Conference this year.

A teacher who began her career in Russian schools has won the third English UK/ Cambridge English Language Assessment Action Research scheme award.

English UK members will continue to get a free or discounted listing on one of Europe's leading course search websites after the organisation renewed its deal with the Study Portals group for a further year.

A major competition to promote studying English in the UK is being launched in Latin America in October.

English UK members can enjoy another year of high-quality professional conferences at the lowest possible cost thanks to a new sponsorship deal with Trinity College London.