Voices
Shereen Chenia, who has returned to the role of English language assistant for a second time, explains the benefits of this opportunity.
What new perspectives can a year abroad provide a young person starting out in life? Hope Gaffney explains.
Being the only young English person in a quiet town in a foreign country can be a daunting experience. University student Chloe Stout explains.
Sarah Rainford, who is working as an English language assistant in Guadeloupe, explains why the experience is much more than just a beach holiday.
Hannah Pearson, who’s working as an English language assistant in Mexico, shares her advice on immersing yourself in the language of the locals.
Emma Wind argues that despite the forces of globalisation, the world’s most populous country remains culturally distinct.
How should we prepare for life in a new country?
The idea to create Mabboo, a sustainable bamboo clothing and accessories brand, came to Ed Cheney in February 2008, during his time as a British Council English language assistant in China.
We are recruiting people from the UK now to become English language assistants (ELAs) in China next academic year! There are plenty of reasons why you should apply.
If you are a student in the UK who’s planning to teach in Thailand in 2014 through the British Council’s Thailand English Teaching Project, read this advice by Charlotte Ogilvie.