History of the English Language (British Council)

History of the English Language acts as an excellent layman's introduction to the origins of one of the most common languages on the planet, demonstrating how dialect changes over time, and presenting England as being multicultural right down to its roots.

Shakespeare: Original Pronunciation

An introduction by David and Ben Crystal to the 'Original Pronunciation' production of Shakespeare and what they reveal about the history of the English language.

David Crystal on Texting

Professor David Crystal on BBC's It's Only a Theory, originally broadcast on October 13th 2009. "Texting is good for the English language."

Best ideas for teachers

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of International House, EFL experts were asked to share their favourite ideas for teachers to use in class.

Best books for language learner

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of International House, EFL experts were asked to share their favourite books for learners of languages.