Over the next few weeks, we will profile the five winners of our English is GREAT: Speak to the World video competition. The prizes are  a fully-funded two week scholarship to the UK.

First is Laio Veloso who is being hosted by English UK South West

In challenging times for our industry, quality ELT marketing is crucial. So we're delighted to have created our best English UK Marketing Conference ever, packed full of great sessions. And we're giving discounts on places booked before Friday 8 January by member centres, making this a great way to start the New Year.

We are thrilled to announce the five winners of our English is Great: Speak to the World competition. This is a campaign we've been running in Brazil to promote studying English in the UK.

In challenging times for our industry, quality ELT marketing is crucial. So we're delighted to have created our best English UK Marketing Conference ever, packed full of great sessions to help you assess future trends, get practical help with social media, and find out what students really want, with insight from top industry experts.

The days are short and the weather can sometimes be wet or cold - but there are lots of great things to do in the UK in winter...