NoSweatShakespeare

NoSweatShakespeare is a fun and educational online resource dedicated to William Shakespeare and his works. Its goal is to make Shakespeare’s language, life, plays, sonnets and characters easier to understand and more accessible for students, teachers and anyone curious about him. 

On the site you’ll find:

• Modern English summaries and explanations of Shakespeare’s plays and poems, helping readers follow the stories and characters without struggling with the original Early Modern English. 
• Biographical information about Shakespeare’s life, family, era and the theatres connected to his works. 
• Collections of quotes, sonnets and interesting facts, plus articles about different aspects of his writing and characters. 
• A blog with posts about Shakespeare’s influence, interpretation of his works and other engaging material. 
• Optional ebooks with modern English versions of the plays, designed to help readers follow the original structure and themes more easily (available for download).

https://nosweatshakespeare.com/

Collection of Canadian language resources

The Resources of the Language Portal of Canada is a freely accessible online hub created by the Government of Canada to support language learning, communication and writing in the country’s two official languages, English and French, as well as to provide links to a wide range of related tools and materials. 

The “Language learning” section of this resource includes curated links to courses, programs, and learning materials designed to help people study English and French. Within this section you can find options for both formal language programs and self-study resources, including study tools and teaching aids that support learners at different levels. This makes it useful for students, teachers, and anyone who wants to improve their skills in one of Canada’s official languages. 

The website links to other helpful materials such as writing guides, glossaries, dictionaries, inclusive language resources and Indigenous language resources, so users interested in broadening their linguistic knowledge can explore beyond basic learning.

https://www.noslangues-ourlanguages.gc.ca/en/ressources-resources/index-eng#learning

Education at a Glance 2025

Education at a Glance 2025 is an annual report published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) that provides a comprehensive and comparative overview of education systems around the world. The publication is based on extensive statistical data and analyses that cover a wide range of topics, including the structure and funding of education, participation and attainment levels, learning outcomes, and links between education and labour-market results.

The 2025 edition places a special focus on tertiary education (higher and post-secondary education). It examines graduation rates, differences in labour-market outcomes by field of study, completion rates, and the skills of adults with higher education qualifications. It also incorporates results from the 2023 Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC) to connect adults’ actual skills with educational and employment indicators.

Education at a Glance is widely regarded as a key reference source for education data. It enables governments, policymakers, researchers and the general public to compare education systems across countries, identify common challenges—such as inequalities in access or completion—and support the development of more effective and equitable education policies.

https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/education-at-a-glance-2025_1c0d9c79-en.html

Generative Artificial Intelligence in secondary education

This study looks at how teachers and schools in secondary education are starting to use generative AI (GenAI) and what they think about it. It focuses on the experiences of early users in five EU countries and includes the perspectives of teachers, school leaders, students and policymakers. The study shows that GenAI can open up new possibilities for teaching and learning, such as supporting lesson planning, personalising learning and helping students develop new skills. At the same time, it also raises important questions and challenges that schools need to address.

By listening to the experiences of these early adopters, the study helps us understand what works well, what concerns teachers have, and what needs to be considered to use GenAI in a safe, fair and responsible way in schools. The results are used to make recommendations for policymakers and school leaders, with a strong focus on ethical use. They also underline the need to rethink AI literacy and digital competence so that both teachers and students are better prepared to work with these new technologies in the classroom.

Downloads:

https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/handle/JRC144345

Activities for children #English

The “Activities for children” section on the Cambridge English website offers a rich collection of free English learning resources designed for young learners and their families. It includes fun online activities and games that help children practise key language skills like reading, writing, listening and speaking in English, whether they’re complete beginners or at early CEFR levels such as Pre-A1, A1 and A2. 

On the page you’ll find interactive learning activities tailored to different levels, including games, quizzes and themed exercises that make practising vocabulary and simple structures enjoyable for kids. There are also sing-along videos and creative tasks like describing pictures or listening exercises, all designed by language-learning experts to be accessible and motivating for children. 

https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/learning-english/parents-and-children/activities-for-children/

Children's Voices on Cyberbullying

This webpage presents a child-focused initiative by the European Union that shares the voices and experiences of children and teenagers aged 12–17 regarding online bullying and abuse. It’s part of the EU Children’s Participation Platform, which gives young people a space to express their views on issues that affect them and involve them in policymaking at the European level. 

This specific resource summarises the results of a large online survey carried out across all EU countries in 2025, where thousands of young people shared their experiences of cyberbullying — such as witnessing or being targets of harmful behaviour online — and how it made them feel. It also highlights what children think should be done by adults, schools, social media platforms and policymakers to prevent cyberbullying and better support victims. 

Find it on:

https://eu-for-children.europa.eu/cyberbullying_es

Writing in English at University A Guide for Second Language Writers

Writing is a central skill in university life. If you are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, sooner or later you will face the task of drafting essays, research papers, or degree projects in English. To make this challenge easier, Lund University has created a fundamental resource: the manual "Writing in English at University: A Guide for Second Language Writers."

This textbook, originally designed to complement the MOOC of the same name, stands as an indispensable and standalone guide for any student or professional who needs to perfect their academic writing in English.

Who is this manual for?

Although useful for everyone, it was developed specifically with students whose native language is not English (Second Language Writers) in mind. It offers practical advice and strategies to overcome the common obstacles encountered by non-native writers when drafting complex texts in an academic setting.

What will you learn with this guide?

The manual focuses on the most crucial aspects of academic writing and is structured into four key modules:

Fundamental Concepts: You will acquire basic vocabulary and understand the essential terms that every academic writer needs to handle.

Structure and Organization: You will learn the most effective ways to organize and shape your text, from the paragraph level to the overall structure of an essay or article.

Using Sources and Research: You will master critical reading, the selection and correct use of sources, and the incorporation of previous research (citation and referencing).

Practical Tips for Non-Natives: You will receive specific tips and tricks for addressing the linguistic and stylistic issues that often affect writers using English as a second language.

https://lucris.lub.lu.se/ws/portalfiles/portal/83442575/Writing_in_English_at_University_A_Guide_for_Second_Language_Writers_2020.pdf

Results from TALIS 2024. The State of Teaching

The OECD’s Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) is the largest global study that listens directly to teachers and school leaders. In 2024, more than 280,000 educators from 55 education systems opened a window into their daily reality: how they teach, how they learn, and what today’s classrooms truly look like.

This new edition, TALIS 2024 Results, offers insights that matter deeply to teachers. It explores how educators are beginning to use artificial intelligence in their practice, what motivates them to choose teaching in the first place, and whether they see themselves continuing in the profession.

For policymakers, TALIS provides evidence to shape decisions. But for teachers, it provides something just as important: a clearer understanding of the profession they share with colleagues around the world—its challenges, its evolution, and its future.

https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/results-from-talis-2024_90df6235-en.html