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British Council

noun

  1. an organization founded (1934) to extend the influence of British culture and education throughout the world

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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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."

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Starmer condemned recent Russian missile attacks that saw damage to the British Council building in Kyiv, and said the recent actions of Russian President Vladimir Putin were not those of someone who wants peace.

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The drone and missile strikes also damaged the EU's diplomatic mission and the British Council building in central Kyiv.

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The offices of the British Council were "severely damaged," the organisation said.

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The British Council which works to promote cultural relationships between the UK and other countries, said a guard working at its office was injured in the attack and being treated in hospital for injuries.

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