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Soldiers in the South Sudanese army learn English with the British Council (image credit: Joe MacDonald)

Date: 15 October 2013 - 16:31

How to teach English to a former rebel army

Claire Duly explains what it’s like to transform former rebels into a modern standing army.

Tags: English language, Teaching

'The use of mother tongue in the early stages elicits a range of opinions.' Photo (c) Mat Wright

Date: 29 August 2013 - 11:05

How should Africa teach its multilingual children?

In many Sub-Saharan African countries, English becomes the official language of instruction at a relatively early stage in a child’s education, often with confusing effects.

Tags: English language, Schools