Fewer school students in England are choosing to study languages past the age of 16. Kathryn Board and Teresa Tinsley, authors of the Language Trends survey, explain why.
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Mexican culture to be celebrated in UK Schools
Children across the UK will be able to get a fresh insight into Mexican culture as well as learn some Spanish, thanks to a new education pack launched today by the Briti
A few more myths about speakers of multiple languages
Does multilingualism cause language delays and identity problems? Nayr Ibrahim busts a few more myths about speakers of multiple languages.
How to help English learners read more quickly
Why is the ability to read for gist important for many learners of English and how can they develop this skill? Eleni Pappa, a British Council teacher in Greece, provides the answers.
Why aren't there more women leaders?
Ahead of International Women's Day this Sunday, the British Council's Nishat Riaz writes about the gender disparity in leadership in South Asia’s higher education and beyond.
Mashrouy
In partnership with the Sudanese Young Businessmen Association, we conceived Mashrouy (or ‘My Project’ in Arabic), a televised business plan competition in Sudan.
Ten don'ts for the IELTS speaking test
Should you use big words in the IELTS speaking test? Chris Pell, winner of the British Council’s Teaching English blog award, answers this and other questions.
Can digital art be called art?
Digital art has been around since the 1950s in the UK. We spoke to 15 Folds about the growing impact of digital art on the museum and gallery sector in the UK,
What does it take to join us as a future leader?
What skills and personal qualities do you need to successfully apply for the British Council's Future Leaders Scheme? The British Council's Chris Neil explains.
UK-Mexico Mutual Recognition Agreement welcomed
British Council welcomes signing of UK-Mexico Mutual Recognition of Qualifications agreement