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The word 'love' written in wet sand, with a heart shaped stone for the letter 'o'.

Date: 15 November 2016 - 09:10

Science vs Shakespeare: which explains love better?

When it comes to understanding love, who gets it right - science, or Shakespeare? Scientist and poet, Dr Sam Illingworth, compares the two.

Tags: Shakespeare

Date: 14 November 2016 - 09:00

Six ways to make your school more international

Do you want to build links with schools overseas, but don’t know where to begin? Tom Canning OBE, head teacher at Tollgate Primary School in East London, shares his advice.

Tags: Schools

Large classes are not unique to low-income countries. They can be found in almost any country in the world

Date: 10 November 2016 - 08:05

What to consider when teaching English in large classes

How many students do you teach? Do you feel that your classes are too big? Author and education consultant Jason Anderson looks at the issues and offers some potential solutions.

Tags: Teaching, English language

'My poems are concerned with many different things, from local realities to the personal'. Image (c) Peter Hershey, used under licence and adapted from the original.

Date: 07 November 2016 - 03:26

A brief introduction to the poetry of Burma

We asked Maung Day, Burmese poet and writer in residence at Edge Hill University in the UK, about poetry in Burma today, and the influences on his own writing.

Tags: Arts, Literature

'The costs are going down, but the sophistication of the technology is going up.'

Date: 03 November 2016 - 16:14

Could your mobile phone make you healthier?

Can a smartphone app really diagnose your symptoms? We asked Dr Patricia Mechael, a 2016 Education UK Alumni Award winner, to explain the latest innovations in mobile health.

Tags: Education, Science

Skeleton of Richard III. Photo (c) University of Leicester

Date: 02 November 2016 - 09:24

How close was Shakespeare's portrayal of Richard III?

Dr Turi King combined archaeology, history, and genetics to find the remains of Richard III, who died 500 years ago. In this interview, she compares the literary figure with the real man.

Tags: Shakespeare, Science, Arts, Theatre, Literature

'You can introduce language into the child’s world using toys, dolls, cars, etc.'

Date: 27 October 2016 - 07:48

Five essential tips for teaching very young children English

Are you daunted by the prospect of teaching English to very young children? Sheona Gilmour, lead educator on our new online course for teachers and parents, offers a few tips.

Tags: English language, Teaching

'These are not trivial, one-note bad guys.' Image (c) c. paras, licenced under CC-BY 2.0, and adapted from the original.

Date: 26 October 2016 - 08:59

Why we can't get enough of Shakespeare's villains

Why do audiences adore Shakespeare's 'baddies', despite their dastardly deeds? We asked Shakespeare expert Alexey Bartoshevich.

Tags: Shakespeare, Education, Literature, Arts

'It is important is to emphasise what is unique about each girl.' Image (c) Mat Wright

Date: 25 October 2016 - 08:14

How to build girls' confidence

How can you help girls become more confident? We asked April Negrette, a member of the British Council's Active Citizens programme.

Tags: Teaching, Education, Cultural leadership, Equal opportunities and diversity, Women and girls

Date: 21 October 2016 - 11:35

What to consider when writing stories for children

Have you ever dreamed of writing stories for children? New Zealand children’s author and editor Don Long offers a few tips to lift your writing to the next level.

Tags: Literature, Schools

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