What did William Shakespeare actually sound like? If you've only heard his plays in modern British or American accents, you're missing a vital piece of the puzzle. In this fascinating deep dive, we ...

The drama started when a UK-based user with the handle @BasedNorthmathr, identified simply as Angantýr, made a post questioning the English skills of Nigerian immigrants working in the UK care ...

The British and Irish Lions squad has been named, with Maro Itoje becoming the first English captain of the squad in more than 20 years. The 93-cap Saracens second row was presented on stage at ...

But sometimes during a sports programme like the Olympics, FIFA World Cup, or Commonwealth Games, after listening to some British or English sportsmen and women interviewed, I would be wondering ...

British Council recently announced a scholarship opportunity for English language teachers in India. (Unsplash) British Council recently announced a scholarship opportunity for English language ...

British English and American English are two widely spoken languages, with several variations in vocabulary, grammar, spellings, and pronunciation. While both versions are understandable ...

This year is a milestone for the British Council as we celebrate building connections, understanding and trust worldwide for 90 years. “The aim was to promote English language, study in the UK ...

Gobsmacked! The British Invasion of American English. By Ben Yagoda. Princeton University Press; 288 pages; $24.95 and £20 British intellectuals enjoy bewailing the influx of Americanisms into ...