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Heart of England Tourist Websites

www.visitheartofengland.com
  • Experience it, share it, love it, visit the Heart of England
www.visitheartofengland.com
  • A map of the Heart of England
www.shakespeare-country.co.uk
www.visitbirmingham.com

Learning English Websites

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www.bbc.co.uk
  • Help with grammar, vocabulary, listening, quizzes, conversational dialogues and business English
www.tolearnenglish.com
  • Fun site with lots of learning exercises
www.nonstopenglish.com
  • Grammar and vocabulary exercises
www.urbandictionary.com
  • An American slang dictionary for the young (and young at heart)!
www.effingpot.com
  • The very best of British slang
www.flo-joe.co.uk
  • Fantastic site for learners studying for the Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
www.facebook.com
  • Are you a fan of the English language? Check out the 'English Language' Facebook Group and join in the discussions. You'll need to join Facebook first.
www.cambridgeesol.org
  • Not sure which Cambridge ESOL exam is right for you? Test your English!
www.forvo.com
  • For help with pronunciation.
www.phrases.org.uk
  • English phrases and idioms.
www.learnenglish.org.uk
  • For teachers and learners of English.
www.rln-westmidlands.com
  • Links to organisations and sites that can provide you with further information on language and cultural matters.

Work Placements in the UK

www.aiesec.co.uk
  • Information about finding work placements in UK

Educational Travel

www.eyesthattravel.com

Language Schools

www.aboutlanguageschools.com
  • Worldwide language schools directory.

Learn Spanish in Spain

www.cervantes.to
  • Intensive Spanish programs with excellent facilities and activities.
 
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