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Date
28 February 2018 - 16:30

'All good stories for children are about conflict' – Myra Zepf, children's author

Northern Ireland Children's Writing Fellow Myra Zepf talks about writing for and by children, the joy of multilingual storytelling, and why she loves the Irish word for 'jellyfish'. 

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Literature
Beacon of Hope statue in Belfast - metal sculpture of a woman facing the city
Date
27 February 2018 - 15:30

'Equality is an unfinished business' – activist and former politician Monica McWilliams

Monica McWilliams co-founded the Northern Ireland Women's Coalition and was one of few women at the table for the multi-party peace negotiations leading to the Good Friday/Belfast Agreement.

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Women and girls
Minimalist sign for books hanging above a wall
Date
22 February 2018 - 14:47

Livonian literature – writing in a critically endangered language

The Livonian poet Valts Ernštreits was nominated for the Latvju Teksti poetry prize in 2014, and won the Kindred Nations’ award for his book Livonian Literary Language.

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Literature
Date
21 February 2018 - 03:20

'You cannot fade into the background' – fashion entrepreneur Brenda Nakalema

Brenda Nakalema started Uganda's Mosaic fashion house. She talks about Ugandan style, fusing the traditional with the international, and the power of self-confidence.

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Fashion, Design
A teacher points and laughs at a cluster of emojis.
Date
15 February 2018 - 09:18

Nine ways to use emojis in the English classroom

Through trial, error and mild emoji-obsession, Colm Boyd, a materials writer and former British Council teacher in Barcelona, has produced these tips for English language teachers.

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Teaching resources, English language
Date
07 February 2018 - 17:53

'Sherlock' composer on making music for television and film

Michael Price is a composer for TV and film, known for work including the theme for the BBC TV series 'Sherlock'.

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Music, Film
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Date
02 February 2018 - 10:12

How a teaching assistant turned everyday issues into successes

English language assistant Stephanie Glenister talks about the challenges she encountered while teaching in Canada and France.

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Teaching, Work outside the UK, English language
Words 'live music' painted by hand on a wooden surface
Date
29 January 2018 - 16:06

How two language assistants brought their diverse experiences to a teaching placement

Gina Wilson studies French at the University of Manchester and Kirstie Baughan is an experienced social worker. This is what they added to the Language Assistants programme.

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Work outside the UK, English language, Teaching
Coloured pencils, white paper and paint brushes in a pink glass on a wooden surface
Date
22 January 2018 - 08:00

One response to the 'learning styles' debate

Phil Dexter, British Council Teacher Development Adviser, wants to take the 'learning styles' debate further to understand how teachers can use the concept effectively.

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Education, English language, Teaching
Person wearing boots standing next to a baby chicken
Date
17 January 2018 - 13:06

How my long-distance relationship survived an eight-month separation

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. 

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Work outside the UK, English language, Teaching
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