The British Council has launched AiBC, a new AI-powered platform designed to revolutionise how learners around the world practise and improve their English communication skills. The innovation combines the organisation’s long-standing teaching expertise with cutting-edge artificial intelligence, giving learners the ability to engage in real, life-like conversations anytime, anywhere.
Speaking about the launch, Mark Walker, Director of English and Exams at the British Council, highlighted the organisation’s mission to make confident communication more accessible through technology.
“We know that being able to have real conversations in English is a crucial goal, and challenge, for many learners. For decades, millions of learners and test-takers worldwide have trusted the British Council to help them succeed in English. AiBC now brings together our teaching expertise with cutting-edge AI so we can help learners practise life-like conversations, progress, and communicate confidently anytime, anywhere.”
Empowering Learners Through Artificial Intelligence
AiBC leverages artificial intelligence to simulate realistic conversational scenarios, allowing users to practise speaking and listening in natural contexts. This approach supports personalised learning, helping individuals build fluency, accuracy, and confidence faster than traditional methods.
The platform adapts to learners’ skill levels and provides instant feedback, making it ideal for both self-study and classroom integration. It also complements the British Council’s global English teaching and assessment programmes, which have supported millions of learners for over 80 years.
A Commitment to Responsible Innovation
The British Council emphasised that the launch of AiBC is part of its long-term commitment to using innovation responsibly in education. The platform aligns with the organisation’s goal to help people around the world learn English and connect across cultures through technology-driven, ethical learning solutions.
As AiBC continues to evolve, it will expand to support a wider range of learning and assessment experiences, reinforcing the British Council’s leadership in digital English education.
“AiBC will continue to evolve, supporting a wider range of English learning and assessment experiences across the British Council’s global teaching programmes,” the organisation said in a statement.
Connecting the World Through English
With AiBC, the British Council is not just introducing a new digital tool, it is redefining the future of English learning. By combining artificial intelligence, expert pedagogy, and global accessibility, the platform offers a powerful new way for learners to build communication skills, confidence, and cultural understanding.
