British Council
Britishnoun
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Architecture student Doha Abdelaziz Mohamed is part of the crew bringing the mosque back to life with funding from the British Council and support from UNESCO.
From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026
According to the British Council, which offers English language courses, learners who achieve B2 level can "understand the main ideas of complex texts on concrete or abstract topics."
From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025
The offices of the British Council were "severely damaged," the organisation said.
From BBC • Aug. 28, 2025
Dr Shah will float the idea of a permanent BBC charter, which would bring the BBC in line with other institutions such as the British Council, the Bank of England and UK Sport.
From BBC • Nov. 5, 2024
He went to the British Council Library and looked up her father in the business journals.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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