- Date
- 14 March 2019 - 08:17
Indonesian literature – history, humour and language
How have Indonesia's islands, languages, oral storytelling tradition, faith and politics influenced its thriving contemporary literary scene?
- Tags
- Literature
Voices
Voices
- Date
- 11 March 2019 - 13:15
How to survive substitute teaching an English language class
Substitute teaching can be demanding. We asked Daniel Vincent, a teacher of English at the British Council in Madrid, how to plan and deliver these lessons with confidence.
- Tags
- English language Teaching Teaching resources
- Date
- 05 March 2019 - 08:13
Is the UK in a language crisis?
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Modern Languages thinks the UK is in a crisis. Professor Mike Kelly, a languages advocate, expert and advisor to the APPG, tells us why.
- Tags
- Languages Policy Publications
- Date
- 01 March 2019 - 08:15
A few Welsh language words, phrases and facts
For St David's Day, we asked our colleagues in Wales to tell us their favourite Welsh language words and phrases. They also shared facts about pronunciation, spelling and grammar.
- Tags
- Languages
- Date
- 14 February 2019 - 16:46
Build rapport in the English language classroom – eight tips for new teachers
Ste Sharpe mentors newly-qualified teachers of English. This is his advice for building rapport with adult and teenage learners, for teachers who are new to the classroom.
- Tags
- English language Teaching Teaching resources
- Date
- 08 February 2019 - 12:57
Five designers tell us what the fashion world can learn from their home town
Ahead of London Fashion Week on 15-19 February 2019, we asked designers taking part in our international residencies what their home town can teach their industry.
- Tags
- Fashion Design
- Date
- 06 February 2019 - 14:09
Why I love being an English language assistant in a small town
Is teaching in a small town more rewarding? Emily Torr explains what surprised her about living in rural Spain and how sharing traditions allowed her to integrate into the community.
- Tags
- English language Professional development Work outside the UK Teaching
- Date
- 05 February 2019 - 11:28
English language lesson observations – five common problems and how to fix them
These are the top five issues that one observer sees in the English language classroom, with practical steps for teachers who want to fix them.
- Tags
- English language Teaching Teaching resources
- Date
- 01 February 2019 - 17:01
How phonics can give children a head start with reading English
What is a phonics approach to learning to read, and how can you use it in the classroom with younger children?
- Tags
- English language Teaching
- Date
- 01 February 2019 - 10:41
Could design save the world?
Ahead of London Fashion Week on 15-19 February 2019, the British Council’s Kendall Robbins writes about sustainability in fashion, and how we could all make a difference through design.
- Tags
- Fashion Design