The process of preparing the English UK training programme for the 2011/2012 academic year has started. Submit a proposal to run a training day in the 2011/2012 academic year and play your part in the important supply of professional development to the sector.

Tony Millns told the annual conference that the Government's target of closing up to a thousand private colleges risks causing great reputational damage to the rest of the sector. However, there were still helpful trends for the UK sector, including the exchange rate.

Over 70 ELT professionals attended the annual English UK Business English Trainers' Conference at International House in London on Saturday 14 May. Participants enjoyed a range of excellent and thought-provoking professional development sessions led by two outstanding and contrasting plenary speakers in Vicki Hollett and Pete Menzies.

There are still places available for this Saturday's English UK Business English Trainers' Conference at International House in London. The event will be headlined by Vicki Hollett and Pete Menzies and delegates will enjoy a top quality programme of input and discussion on all areas connected with the delivery of English for professionals.

In a rare presentation to the ELT sector, Pete Menzies will expand on his hard-edged, provocative insights of the business world in order to offer practical advice on how business English providers can improve their performance and create more profitable business opportunities at this year's Business English Trainers' Conference in London on 14 May 2011.