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'As scientists, we have to realise the power we have – and the limitations of that power.' Photo (c)  Andy Miah, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 and adapted from the original.
Date
14 August 2015 - 06:52

What scientists can gain from literature and philosophy

Education UK’s Ellie Buchdahl spoke to Professor Lord Robert Winston, who boasts a long list of achievements in both science and the arts, to find out.

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Science, Education, Literature
'Young children understand the concept of symmetry from building towers with building blocks.' Photo (c) Raúl Hernández González, licensed under CC-BY-2.0, adapted from the original.
Date
06 August 2015 - 04:06

Every child is capable of learning maths

How important is a child's mindset when learning maths? Emily Cairns, a UK student working at JUMP Math in Toronto as part of an international work-study exchange programme, explains.

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Teaching, Science, Schools
Linking and signposting expressions help us organise our ideas logically.
Date
28 July 2015 - 07:28

How to help English learners use linking expressions

Would you like to help your learners speak more coherently? Svetlana Kandybovich, winner of the British Council’s latest Teaching English blog award, suggests some classroom activities.

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English language, Teaching
Setting your own learning goals before you start your MOOC is crucial. Photo (c) Mat Wright
Date
27 July 2015 - 14:41

How to make the best use of a massive open online course

Want to get the most out of a massive open online course? The British Council's David Gatrell explains how.

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English language, Teaching, Learning resources, Universities and higher education
One in seven countries have a leader who has studied in the UK.
Date
16 July 2015 - 10:37

Why the UK needs its universities to make friends abroad

Higher education is a crucial asset in the UK's public diplomacy efforts, argues the British Council's Jacqui Jenkins.

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Universities and higher education
'Brain-training' activities increase our concentration and boost creativity.
Date
15 July 2015 - 11:30

Eight steps to becoming a more creative teacher

How can teachers develop their creativity in the classroom? Marisa Constantinides, who recently presented a webinar on the subject for our EnglishAgenda website, gives us her tips.

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Teaching, English language
'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.

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Arts, Theatre, Literature, English language, Shakespeare
'A change or variation in this music (or pitch) can affect the meaning of what we say.'
Date
25 June 2015 - 05:52

How English learners can improve intonation

What is intonation and how can you improve this aspect of your pronunciation? Fazle Muniem, a teacher at the British Council in Bangladesh, explains.

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English language, Teaching
'Through dance, children develop spatial awareness, become less clumsy and pay more attention to others sharing their space.' Image (c) Mat Wright
Date
25 June 2015 - 04:41

Why song and dance are essential for children’s development

How do children benefit from music and dance? Lin Marsh, a singing leader with the British Council's World Voice programme, explains.

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Music, Teaching resources, Arts, Education
'Syrians feel the world has forgotten about them.' Photo (c) Hassan Abou Nouh, 'Prayer' taken in Homs, Telbiseh, Syria, 2011- 2014.
Date
24 June 2015 - 13:30

What do Syrian refugees think about their country's crisis?

We asked Abed, a Syrian who has been talking to fellow Syrian refugees, what they thought.

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Education, Arts
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