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Interested in Erasmus+ funding for your school? Take the first step on your journey: find a partner school from the UK and start a project together through our online events.

Register now: https://ow.ly/etXz50YXExG

Erasmus+ events for schools | British Council A series of free online events to help schools discover what Erasmus+ can offer and get started on a project with an international partner.

Ever said something and realised you made a mistake? 😳

English has a funny idiom for this experience. When you accidentally say something that upsets or embarrasses someone else, we call it ‘putting your foot in your mouth’.

Here are some examples:

💔 Telling someone their job interview went badly when they haven’t heard back yet
🎂 Mentioning a surprise party to the main guest
😣 Forgetting you met someone and reintroducing yourself

Ever put your foot in your mouth? Tell us about it in the comments. 👟

Find more free prep on our website. ✍️
https://ow.ly/iSTV50YYa4L

The 14th edition of Human Stories is here!

Six stories from across Europe show how ideas become action when people connect.

From women building businesses in France, to museums rethinking how they engage audiences in Albania, to creators using games, photography, ceramics and storytelling to bring communities together – this edition is full of collaboration, creativity and real-world impact.

Meet the people behind our work: https://ow.ly/fl5x50Z3atc

Human Stories: Celebrating our community | British Council Working together to shape a better world.

Calling all schools! Are you ready to bring international collaboration to your classroom?

Erasmus+ opens doors to new cultures, languages, ideas and experiences.

Join one of our online partner finding events this June to find your UK Erasmus+ partner school.

• Partner finding session: Environment and fight against climate change on Tuesday 2 June

• Partner finding session: Participation in democratic life on Wednesday 10 June

• Partner finding session: Digital transformation on Monday 15 June

• Partner finding session: Inclusion and diversity Thursday 18 June

Register now: https://ow.ly/etXz50YXExG

🌿 Stress is not only something we need to reduce. Sometimes, it is something we need to understand better.

As part of the Erasmus+ project Youth Connect EU-Ukraine (YOU), we invite you to the second online workshop in the Well-being Determinants series:

‘From Discomfort to Well-being: Rethinking Stress and How to Work with It’

This workshop is designed for organisations working with young people from Ukraine. Together, we will look at stress from a different angle - not only as a pressure or obstacle, but as a signal that can help us better understand our work, our limits and our wellbeing.

Participants will explore practical ways to work with stress and support mental health in youth work and organisational settings.

The workshop will be led by Marek Botek, a specialist in Human Resources Management, with a focus on employee satisfaction and effective enterprise process management.

📅 Tuesday 26 May 2026
🕑 14.00 to 17.00 CET
💻 Online, via MS Teams
🌍 Language: English
✅ Participation is free of charge

To take part, please register via the QR code on the attached invitation or via this link: https://ow.ly/993Z50Z3b4I

We look forward to seeing you online.

Students from around the world are making memories that last a lifetime in the UK. 🎓✨

From cosy library study sessions to festive charity fairs, every experience helps them grow.

What’s your favourite university memory?

Fancy a cuppa? Yes, that’s right … it’s World Tea Day! ☕

We’re serving up some handy afternoon tea vocabulary to celebrate.

Tell us how you like your tea in the comments below! 👇

🤳 Explore Predicting History: Testing Translation La Biennale di Venezia on Bloomberg Connects 🤳

Whether you're prepping for Venice, browsing the rooms of the British Pavilion or want to experience from afar, the Bloomberg Connects app gives you some extra insight into the exhibition. Download the app and search for ‘British Pavilion’ to navigate each room and hear exclusive audio clips from Lubaina Himid about the stories behind each painting.

📷: Eva Herzog
Visual identity: TEMPLO

Buzz … We’ve been busy as a bee collecting the best bee idioms for you to learn. 🐝

Can you use one in a sentence? 👇

IELTS test sessions are available in the Netherlands throughout May. Book your seat now 👉 https://ow.ly/nh4z50YNSXu