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  • English Language Day
    21 April 2026
    The United Nations celebrates international days for each of the six official UN languages. International English Language Day is on 23 April, the day of Shakespeare's birth and death, in honour of his influence on the English language. Here are some online activities and documents from A1+ to B2. The United Nations has celebrated days … Continue reading "English Language Day"
  • Jo Ractcliffe: The Aftermath of Conflict in South Africa
    10 April 2026
    Jo Ractcliffe has spent her career photographing the consequences of colonialism, militarisation and segregation on South Africa both under apartheid and in its aftermath. An exhibition at the Jeu de Paume in Paris shows the scope of her work. Born in Cape Town in 1961, Ractcliffe’s  work forms part of the body of photography denouncing … Continue reading "Jo Ractcliffe: The Aftermath of Conflict in South Africa"
  • Unicorn Day
    07 April 2026
    On 9 April, Scotland celebrates National Unicorn Day, in honour of the country's national animal. Unicorns may be mythical creatures but that doesn't stop them being represented all over Scotland, and in the country's coat of arms. This 2m willow sculpture was created specially for National Unicorn Day by artist Woody Fox, and has been … Continue reading "Unicorn Day"