Voices
Could welcoming our learners’ other languages into the classroom be the key to more effective learning? Huma Riaz explores how plurilingualism can create richer learning experiences.
The British Council's Amy Lightfoot and Mina Patel look at how the everyday phrases we read in books, on social media or hear on TV are shapeshifting in the digital age.
Vicky Gough takes a look at the results of the British Council Language Trends England 2024 survey and finds schools struggling, but there's hope for the future.
Joseph Field talks about the new British Council pledge to refugees, and how he hopes it can be used to develop language education for displaced people around the world.
Scott McDonald, Chief Executive of the British Council looks at the findings of the British Council Language Trends England 2023 survey.
Christine Wilson, British Council's Director Research and Insight writes about the impact of mega-events like EuroFestival on cultural relations and soft power.
'Everyone speaks English' - is that what most British people think? Vicky Gough looks at the results of the British Council’s recent UK survey and finds a desire to learn.
Chia Suan Chong had a sneak preview of the 2022 finalists for the ELTons Innovation Awards and she found ten key messages that she wants English language teachers to know about.
Walker Darke writes about his experience of being part of the Generation UK Programme.
British Council’s annual Language Trends Report examines teachers' views of language teaching and learning in schools in England.