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: 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: 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

'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

'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

Date: 23 June 2017 - 15:36

How do young people from other countries see the UK?

As part of long-term research into trust in the UK and its attractiveness, the British Council's new report From the Outside In looks at how young people across the G20 nations view the UK.

Tags: Publications, Cultural leadership, Cultural relations

'As it redefines its relationship with Europe and countries across the world, the UK needs linguists more than ever. Image (c) John Sting, licensed under non-exclusive copyright and adapted from the original.

Date: 14 June 2017 - 21:07

What's happening to language-learning in English schools?

The annual 'Language Trends' survey examines language-teaching in schools in England. Its authors, Kathyrn Board OBE and Teresa Tinsley, explain some of the findings.

Tags: Schools, Educational research, Teaching, Publications, Cultural leadership

'You will have to work hard for your sales.' Image of cup (c) Garrhet Sampson, licensed under non-exclusive copyright and adapted from the original.

Date: 14 June 2017 - 02:15

How to market and promote your e-book

In his final article in a five-part series on self-publishing, author and digital publishing specialist Nik Peachey talks about the best ways to market your e-book.

Tags: Literature, English language, Learning resources

'The more places you upload your materials, the more likely you are to make a sale.' Image (c) Pexels, licensed under CC0 and adapted from the original.

Date: 09 June 2017 - 15:50

How to upload and sell your e-book

In his fourth article in a series on self-publishing, author and digital publishing specialist Nik Peachey talks about what you have to do get your e-book online and up for sale.

Tags: Literature, English language, Learning resources

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