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London 2012 Olympics

English for the Games

Students from a school in East London laughing during a workshop

The British Council is developing a range of English language materials, inspired by the London 2012 Games.

The British Council is developing a range of English language materials to satisfy the huge global interest in the English language inspired by the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

These materials will be aimed at learners and teachers of English worldwide as well as those visiting the UK for the Games.

The British Council has created interactive online resources and downloadable worksheets for learners on Olympic and Paralympic themes.

It has also created a series of lesson plans at different language proficiency levels on the themes of sport and the Olympic values.

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