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'You can use songs to develop broader comprehension and critical thinking skills.' Mariana Vusiatytska, licensed under non-exclusive copyright and adapted from the original.
Date
05 July 2017 - 11:07

Ways to use song lyrics to improve comprehension

Winner of the TeachingEnglish blog award Miguel Míguez explains how teachers can use song lyrics in the classroom.

Tags
English language, Teaching resources, Learning resources
The legs of a woman wearing black tights and shoes with one leg raised in the air.
Date
29 June 2017 - 16:50

'Delightfully utilitarian': learning Swedish as a foreign language

Student and translator Nicholas Lawrence explains his experience of learning Swedish.

Tags
Learning resources, Festivals
'No two people are alike, but everyone has something in common.' Image (c) JarkkoManty, licensed under CC0 and adapted from the original.
Date
26 June 2017 - 15:19

How to include children with special educational needs and disabilities

We asked Reem Al Hout, Principal of the American Academy of Beirut, a school which includes children with special educational needs (SEN), about the benefits of inclusion.

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Teaching resources, Equal opportunities and diversity, Teaching
Date
23 June 2017 - 15:36

How do young people from other countries see the UK?

As part of long-term research into trust in the UK and its attractiveness, the British Council's new report From the Outside In looks at how young people across the G20 nations view the UK.

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Publications, Cultural leadership, Cultural relations
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Date
23 June 2017 - 02:14

Max Hoehn: 'Opera's power is undeniable, whatever your musical taste'

Opera director Max Hoehn, a recipient of the Artists' International Development Fund, explains what it has been like to turn an old warehouse into an opera house.

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Performance, Music
'As it redefines its relationship with Europe and countries across the world, the UK needs linguists more than ever. Image (c) John Sting, licensed under non-exclusive copyright and adapted from the original.
Date
14 June 2017 - 21:07

What's happening to language-learning in English schools?

The annual 'Language Trends' survey examines language-teaching in schools in England. Its authors, Kathyrn Board OBE and Teresa Tinsley, explain some of the findings.

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Schools, Educational research, Teaching, Publications, Cultural leadership
'You will have to work hard for your sales.' Image of cup (c) Garrhet Sampson, licensed under non-exclusive copyright and adapted from the original.
Date
14 June 2017 - 02:15

How to market and promote your e-book

In his final article in a five-part series on self-publishing, author and digital publishing specialist Nik Peachey talks about the best ways to market your e-book.

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Literature, English language, Learning resources
'The more places you upload your materials, the more likely you are to make a sale.' Image (c) Pexels, licensed under CC0 and adapted from the original.
Date
09 June 2017 - 15:50

How to upload and sell your e-book

In his fourth article in a series on self-publishing, author and digital publishing specialist Nik Peachey talks about what you have to do get your e-book online and up for sale.

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Literature, English language, Learning resources
'At least 70 per cent of colorectal cancers are preventable by changes in dietary and lifestyle habits.' Image (c) melati 411, licensed under CC0 and adapted from the original.
Date
06 June 2017 - 01:07

Your poo can warn you about cancer

Paying attention to your bathroom habits could save you from a life-threatening form of cancer. Nicole Phoebe Tanner, who won the FameLab Hong Kong final, explains.

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Scientific research
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Date
02 June 2017 - 20:22

Seven tips for English language beginners

Winner of the TeachingEnglish blog award Larissa Albano shares seven ways to make learning English easier for beginners.

Tags
English language, Learning resources
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