Voices
Why is the ability to read for gist important for many learners of English and how can they develop this skill? Eleni Pappa, a British Council teacher in Greece, provides the answers.
Recent British Council research suggests that East Africa's creative economy is taking off. Journalist Phiona Okumu looks at some of the players emerging out of Uganda.
Which Shakespeare play has been translated into 75 languages? How many times does the word 'love' appear in the complete works? Here are some unusual facts about the great English writer.
How can teachers bring modern languages to life in the classroom? Davinia Hardwick, formerly an English language assistant and now Head of French at a UK school, gives us her tips.
Should Arabic join other modern languages on the UK school curriculum? Yes, says Tony Calderbank, who argues that is essential to the UK’s long-term economic and cultural prosperity.
A quiet revolution happened in English primary schools last September, representing a historic curriculum change: language-learning was made compulsory for all children between seven and 11.
Listen to this audio interview with star designer Thomas Heatherwick from our archives, where he talks about his design of London's iconic buses, among other things.
Is there a scientific reason that explains why humans kiss? Yes, says Emer Maguire, winner of the Northern Irish instalment of the international science communication competition FameLab.
What can be done to ensure school students in developing countries are not later excluded from the world of work? Abdikadir Ismail reports from rural Kenya.
Does multilingualism cause language delays and identity problems? Nayr Ibrahim busts a few more myths about speakers of multiple languages.