Voices

'Norway has come top of the UN Human Development Index more times than any other country.' Image (c) Benjamin Davies, used under licence and adapted from the original.

Date: 18 August 2017 - 16:14

'Profoundly democratic': learning Norwegian as a foreign language

Why learn Norwegian? Lecturer in Scandinavian studies Guy Puzey lists the delights of the language.

Tags: Festivals, Skills, Cultural relations

'At sundown, all over the city, groups of people bring their sound systems into the squares.' Image Tj Holowaychuk, used under licence and adapted from the original.

Date: 11 August 2017 - 15:53

How time spent in China inspired me as a musician

Classically trained pianist and violinist Quinta spent six weeks in China as part of the Musicians in Residence programme. We asked her about her visit.

Tags: Music, Performance, Cultural relations

'You write because you have something to say. Trust yourself: say it.' Image (c) Doug Robichaud, used under licence and adapted from the original.

Date: 03 August 2017 - 17:23

How to find your voice as a writer

Award-winning slam poet and teaching artist Sophia Walker talks about how to become a better writer.

Tags: Performance, Skills, Equal opportunities and diversity

'Edinburgh is a beautiful city so take some time out to experience its glories.' Image (c) Omar Yassen, used under licence and adapted from the original.

Date: 31 July 2017 - 20:46

An experts' guide to the Edinburgh Fringe

This year is the 70th anniversary of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Four Fringe experts give tips on surviving the world's biggest arts festival.

Tags: Theatre, Creative Economy, Performance, Festivals, Dance

Date: 27 July 2017 - 17:47

How to prepare for a job interview in English

How should you prepare for an interview, if English is not your first language? The British Council's Megan Oliver shares a few tips.

Tags: English language

Date: 18 July 2017 - 09:36

Which countries are considered the most attractive in 2017?

Every year since 2015, global communications consultancy Portland Communications releases a list of the world's most influential and attractive countries.

Tags: Cultural relations

'Most villages [in Burma] have at least one monastery.' Image (c) sasint, licensed under CC0 and adapted from the original.

Date: 11 July 2017 - 15:53

Modern teaching in a traditional Burmese monastery

What happens when teachers at a traditional Burmese monastery learn the latest teaching techniques? Jonathan Bennett explains.

Tags: Teaching, Teaching resources, Cultural relations

'The impact of photography is that it speaks to everyone in the same way.' Image (c) Meditations, licensed under CC0 and adapted from the original.

Date: 06 July 2017 - 19:22

Three journalists from around the world on how to get ahead

What are the secrets to being successful in international news? Ellie Buchdahl spoke to journalists from around the world at the British Council's Future News Worldwide conference.

Tags: Skills, Professional development, Work outside the UK

'You can use songs to develop broader comprehension and critical thinking skills.' Mariana Vusiatytska, licensed under non-exclusive copyright and adapted from the original.

Date: 05 July 2017 - 11:07

Ways to use song lyrics to improve comprehension

Winner of the TeachingEnglish blog award Miguel Míguez explains how teachers can use song lyrics in the classroom.

Tags: English language, Teaching resources, Learning resources

'The Swedish penchant for joining words gives rise to one of my favourite words, strumpbyxor ('stockings').' Image (c) Brook Cagle, licensed under non-exclusive copyright and adapted from the original.

Date: 29 June 2017 - 16:50

'Delightfully utilitarian': learning Swedish as a foreign language

Student and translator Nicholas Lawrence explains his experience of learning Swedish.

Tags: Learning resources, Cultural relations, Festivals

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