British Council starts registration for awards to recognise teaching in English

NEW DELHI: British Council, the UK's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, has started the registration process for the British Council ELTons Awards 2024 for innovation in English Language teaching. Interested candidates can apply for prestigious awards till March 28. The awards are dedicated to recognising the people behind the latest advancements in English language learning and teaching.

British Council is seeking innovative approaches to English language education developed over the past two years. Applicants may showcase groundbreaking courses, publications, projects, apps, platforms, and more, which are finding new ways to help English language learners and teachers around the world achieve their goals.

The ELTons are also seeking applications using cutting-edge technologies, such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and speech recognition, to enhance English language learning.

Five awards

The awards will be awarded in following categories.

Innovation in the Use of Technology: This is awarded foer Innovative uses of technology in a product or service that enhances English language learning or teaching (formerly the Digital Innovation Award).

Innovation in Learner Resources: Services, activities, materials or works using innovative means to improve English language learners’ proficiency in vocabulary, grammar, fluency, receptive and productive skills, or vital language skills for study or work.

Innovation in Teacher Resources: Resources supporting English language teaching professionals, whether through teacher training, education, or Continuing Professional Development.

Excellence in Course Innovation: Courses using a fresh variety of content, formats, or media, to help learners achieve stretching levels of English language proficiency.

Local Innovation: Resources or project innovating to meet specific, local needs, within local, national or regional contexts around the world.

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Mark Walker, director of English and exams at the British Council, said, “We’re delighted that the ELTons Innovation Awards are returning this year. These global awards celebrate innovation in English language teaching around the world, showcasing the hard work and dedication of stakeholders throughout the industry. The awards are about celebrating diversity, creativity and solutions across multiple contexts.”

Interested applicants can submit their entries on the direct link here. The awards ceremony is scheduled to be held in India in November 2024.