Voices
To really understand and enjoy another culture, you need to jump right in. So says Charlotte Hawker, who's working as an English language assistant in Nanjing, China.
Shereen Chenia, who has returned to the role of English language assistant for a second time, explains the benefits of this opportunity.
Kerem Alper, co-founder of Turkey’s first creative hub, explains what creative professionals need from their working space.
British artist Mat Collishaw explains the ideas behind his exhibition, Black Mirror, which engages with Italian masters.
According to a new British Council report launched in Scotland today, a growing number of UK social enterprises are trading overseas and are optimistic about the prospects for export growth.
How can connecting with schools around the world increase global awareness among UK pupils? UK teacher Sandra Underwood, who partnered with a school in Lebanon, explains.
The Royal Institution’s Dr Gail Cardew FBS traces the UK lineage in science communication and explains where we are with the discipline today.
Can scientists improve photosynthesis and increase the productivity of crops to answer the problem of a growing population? Padraic Flood explains.
Larissa Albano, who won the latest Teaching English blog award for her post Teaching for Exams? Have fun! -- Gift bags, provides some ideas for making English exam classes a bit more fun.
In what ways do English teachers talk too much in the classroom and how can they 'unlearn' this tendency? British Council CELTA trainer Declan Cooley explains.