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Welcome to the British Council
We build trust and understanding between people worldwide by enabling them to share ideas and knowledge. We call this cultural relations.
We believe the world is a more stable place when there is more trust and understanding between its peoples. Both the UK and the wider world benefit from the long term relationships we build.
Millions around the world, including teachers and learners, artists and sportspeople, scientists and policymakers, work with us and take part in our projects and programmes.
Cultural leaders of the future
Young cultural leaders from the UK, Western Europe, North America and the Middle East are coming together in London to develop their skills and professional networks as part of the launch our Cultural Leadership International (CLI) programme.
CLI sets out to develop a new generation of cultural leaders, building and supporting new partnerships and collaborations through UK cultural leadership expertise.
Find out more on our press pages and the CLI website.
Premier Skills project launches in Malawi
Premier Skills, an international coaching development project run in partnership by the British Council and the Premier League, has just launched in Malawi.
UEFA and English FA qualified coaches will help develop the coaching skills of around 40 young Malawian coaches. The young people will also learn how to use football as a tool for skills and community development and gain support to develop their English language skills.
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Steve McQueen at the Venice Biennale
Since 1938 we have been responsible for the British presentation at the Venice Biennale. This year Steve McQueen presents his new film Giardini, which was made specifically for the British Pavilion and is on show in Venice until 22 November.
TeachingEnglish – Your Global Home
This site brings together everything English language teachers need for the classroom and the staffroom: lesson plans and worksheets, teaching tips, web links, teaching articles and information about training, conferences and qualifications.
