Voices
Claire Hogg spent six months in France as an English Language Assistant. She shares her experiences and tips for learning about French culture in a small town.
Elizabeth Davies-Kumadiro is Head of Renewable Energy and Transmission for the UK's Department for International Trade in China. She tells us how she is building her career.
Is teaching in a small town more rewarding? Emily Torr explains what surprised her about living in rural Spain and how sharing traditions allowed her to integrate into the community.
For UN Chinese Language Day, we asked British Council colleagues who have studied Mandarin to tell us about their most memorable mistake with tone while living and working in China.
English language assistant Stephanie Glenister talks about the challenges she encountered while teaching in Canada and France.
For Eilidh Latto, becoming an English language assistant in Romilly-sur-Seine meant living 900 miles away from her partner. This is what she learned.
Stephanie Glenister, who studied French in the UK before working as a language assistant in France and Canada, reveals the linguistic and cultural benefits.
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.
How can you build a career as an animator in China? We asked Christopher Colman, a member of our Generation UK: China Network.
How might moving to China help you grow as a person? We asked Kate Woodruff, who is taking part in the British Council's English Language Assistant programme.