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