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Death Valley, home of the Timbisha Shoshone. Photo (c) esudroff, licensed under CC0 Public Domain, adapted from the original.

Date: 16 December 2016 - 17:20

How do you learn a language that isn't written down?

We asked Shoshone speaker Samuel Broncho.

Tags: Civil society

Date: 17 November 2016 - 10:30

How chat apps can help students collaborate and self-correct

The winners of the latest Teaching English blog award, Elena Mutonono and Veronika Palovska, share some practical ideas for using two popular chat apps with your adult learners.

Tags: Teaching, English language, Teaching resources

'The costs are going down, but the sophistication of the technology is going up.'

Date: 03 November 2016 - 16:14

Could your mobile phone make you healthier?

Can a smartphone app really diagnose your symptoms? We asked Dr Patricia Mechael, a 2016 Education UK Alumni Award winner, to explain the latest innovations in mobile health.

Tags: Education, Science

'It is important is to emphasise what is unique about each girl.' Image (c) Mat Wright

Date: 25 October 2016 - 08:14

How to build girls' confidence

How can you help girls become more confident? We asked April Negrette, a member of the British Council's Active Citizens programme.

Tags: Teaching, Education, Cultural leadership, Equal opportunities and diversity, Women and girls

'It is important to think of social and emotional skills as content that you can teach.' Photo (c) Toto Santiko Budi

Date: 02 August 2016 - 16:56

What should teachers know about teaching emotions?

Dr Paul Wright, an expert in social and emotional learning, explains what teachers should know when they teach children how to deal with their emotions.

Tags: Sport, Teaching, Schools

'Shakespeare can help modify prisoners’ behaviour in a way that counselling cannot.' Photo (c) Aapo Haapanen licensed under CC BY 2.0 and adapted from the original.

Date: 07 July 2015 - 04:13

Can Shakespeare help reform prisoners?

Laura Bates, Professor of English at Indiana State University, explains how the world's most famous playwright can help bring about prisoner reform.

Tags: Arts, Theatre, Literature, English language, Shakespeare

'No aspect of the Harlem Renaissance shaped America as much as jazz, which flouted conventions with its syncopated rhythms and improvised instrumental solos'

Date: 15 October 2014 - 13:02

How black culture in the US took off after First World War

This Black History Month in the UK, the British Council’s Paul Howson explains how the Harlem Renaissance turned disillusionment into pride.

Tags: Arts, Music, Literature, History, Dance

'People who have studied in the UK are more likely to maintain professional networks within the UK'; Photo: Mat Wright

Date: 25 September 2014 - 15:24

Why UK universities should cultivate alumni networks

The British Council's Kirsty Pelenur explains why international students are good for the UK and why its universities must continue to cultivate the relationships they are building.

Tags: Universities and higher education

People expect humanities graduates to be able to write, present, and speak in a manner sensitive to local cultural contexts. Photo of Sindh after the flood by (c) DFID. licensed under CC BY 2.0 and adapted from the original.

Date: 10 September 2014 - 15:28

The humanities: a career path to international development

Scientific and technical knowledge is vital in tackling development challenges such as poverty and security, but so are the humanities. Meghann Jones explains.

Tags: Universities and higher education

Benedict Cumberbatch was one of the people associated with contemporary UK arts and culture. Photo (c) Sam, licensed under CC BY 2.0 and adapted from the original.

Date: 29 July 2014 - 17:00

Report: What makes the UK attractive to young adults?

So what do people think of the UK? Anne Bostanci breaks down the results of a recently carried out survey

Tags: Publications

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