Voices

'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

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

'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

'No two people are alike, but everyone has something in common.' Image (c) JarkkoManty, licensed under CC0 and adapted from the original.

Date: 26 June 2017 - 15:19

How to include children with special educational needs and disabilities

We asked Reem Al Hout, Principal of the American Academy of Beirut, a school which includes children with special educational needs (SEN), about the benefits of inclusion.

Tags: Teaching resources, Equal opportunities and diversity, Teaching

'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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