British Council Portugal

08/09/2026

🍂 Why are parts of England already looking like autumn?

From leaves changing colour and falling early to berries ripening weeks ahead of schedule, unusually hot and dry weather is changing the seasonal rhythms of nature.

🌳 Discover what’s happening and what it could mean for wildlife and ecosystems.

👉 Read the full BBC story:

From early berries to falling leaves, drought is making parts of the West look like autumn.

08/09/2026

Join us at the Access Masters event in Lisbon on 24 September.

Come and chat with us to learn more about IELTS English certification and how to choose the right type of test for your specific needs.

Register now for free: https://www.accessmasterstour.com/l/3D8

07/09/2026

How to teach listening? Our new free professional development course for English language teachers.

By the end of How to teach listening, you’ll be able to:
• design and plan classroom listening activities that meet learner needs
• apply strategies to improve active listening skills
• plan lessons that develop effective listening strategies.

Register now: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0rV43h0

06/09/2026

You’ve heard Beyoncé sing ‘If I were a boy’ and Taylor Swift sing ‘... if I was a man’, right?

So who’s the grammar queen: Beyoncé or Taylor? Spoiler: they both are!

Join George for a Mini English Lesson to learn about three grammar rules you can (sometimes) ignore.

05/09/2026

There’s a lot to think about when you’re preparing to study abroad, so you need to stay organised.

What should you do first? Apply to universities or for a visa? Or maybe you should find a place to stay before you do any of that?

To help you, we’ve created an easy-to-follow pathway listing the usual steps to studying abroad. So you can relax and focus on what matters.

Have any questions? Ask us below. 👇

04/09/2026

Study nursing in the UK and start your journey to a fulfilling and rewarding career.

The UK is a world-leader in nursing education; you’ll be taught by experts and practising nurses and gain practical experience with the UK’s National Health Service (NHS).

Find out more on our website: https://ow.ly/cFol50ZIUOr



Featured universities: Manchester Metropolitan University Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh University of Huddersfield University of Portsmouth The University of Salford University of Worcester

02/09/2026

Looking to vary your vocabulary and boost your IELTS score?

Why not use one of these four synonyms of ‘significant’ in your next Writing or Speaking test? 🚀

✍️ Practise by writing a sentence in the comments.

01/09/2026

Which word completes this formal conditional sentence?

‘_____ a customer wish to cancel their booking, they should notify us within seven days.’

A. If
B. Should

Tell us in the comments, then look through this Quick Grammar guide to check your answer.

Click here for more practice: https://ow.ly/20R050ZHBh5

31/08/2026

One year ago, we launched ‘Why technology needs artists’ 💻🎨

Bringing together artists, researchers, technologists and cultural leaders from around the world, the publication maps the ways art invites innovation, international collaboration and the development of more diverse and inclusive technologies.

Over the past year, it has informed conversations across the arts, research and innovation sectors, helping to build an international evidence base and inspiring new perspectives on the relationship between art and technology.

Swipe through to read from contributors and practitioners on the impact of the publication.

Read the publication here: https://ow.ly/B6YX50ZFwSz

📷 Image credit: Morehshin Allahyari, ماه طلعت Moon-faced, Still image from video, courtesy of the artist, 2022

30/08/2026

With world-class universities, a rich cultural heritage and a welcoming community, Wales offers an unforgettable student experience.

Discover the Study in Wales experience on our Study UK webpage:

Universities in Wales have plenty to offer, from first-class education to sport and adventure. Find out more about studying in the beautiful country of Wales.