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'Teachers and students are naturally attracted to authentic texts.'

Date: 10 March 2014 - 17:01

How to use newspaper articles in language class

How should teachers use ‘authentic’ texts in class? Author, trainer and teacher Rachael Roberts gives advice on the example of newspapers.

Tags: English language, Teaching

'In our world today, people do terrible things to achieve their ambition.' Photo (c) Andrew Smith, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 and adapted from the original.

Date: 06 March 2014 - 16:24

We shouldn't teach Shakespeare to learners of English: false

English tutor and resource writer Genevieve White responds to some of the common problems teaching Shakespeare in the English language classroom.

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

There are hundreds of mobile apps available for English language students.

Date: 27 February 2014 - 09:38

Mobile learning: improve your English anytime, anywhere

Teacher Emma Segev, who won last month’s British Council Teaching English blog award, shares her ideas for learning English on the go.

Tags: English language, Education, Technology, Teaching

Students need good listening skills to interpret what people are saying in various academic situations. Photo (c) Melvin Gaal, licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0 adapted from the original.

Date: 24 February 2014 - 11:31

Prepare English language students for academic listening

Effective listening is essential in an academic context. English for Academic Purposes specialist Edward de Chazal tells us how English language teachers can help students prepare.

Tags: Universities and higher education, English language, Teaching

'Humour has been found to play an important part in academic contexts.' Photo of laughing students (c) Mat Wright.

Date: 24 February 2014 - 10:28

Learners of English, prepare to laugh in university seminars

Teacher and English for Academic Purposes (EAP) specialist Emma Greenhalgh tells us why humour should be incorporated into language-learning.

Tags: Teaching, English language, Study in the UK

Date: 04 February 2014 - 14:37

Why native English speakers can learn Mandarin easily

Weicong Liang, Chinese Instructor and Teaching Supervisor at the Business Confucius Institute, University of Leeds, demystifies Mandarin Chinese.

Tags: Schools, Work outside the UK, Study outside the UK, Teaching, English language

'Particularly lower-level students often lack understanding of why they are doing tasks and what they are being tested on.' Photo by Mat Wright for the British Council.

Date: 03 February 2014 - 11:30

Can IELTS be taught at lower levels?

There’s no reason why students at a lower, pre-intermediate level can’t start preparing for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam.

Tags: Exams, English language

'Most students obviously need to practise for the exam itself, but it is essential that students do not just do exam practice.' Photo (c) Mat Wright

Date: 29 January 2014 - 13:07

Do creativity and IELTS exam preparation go together?

What is the benefit of letting students be creative while they prepare for an exam that’s crucial to their careers?

Tags: Exams, Teaching, English language

Date: 29 January 2014 - 10:58

A way into business in China: teach English

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.

Tags: Work outside the UK, Study outside the UK, Schools, Teaching, English language

Date: 28 January 2014 - 14:26

How to let go: seven questions about the art of delegation

Duncan Foord, who has worked with teachers, directors of studies, school managers and principals, answers seven questions about delegation.

Tags: Teaching, English language

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