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'Active learning means fully involving children in the learning process.'
Date
26 February 2015 - 04:19

How young children learn English through play

As we release our latest app Learning Time with Timmy, Danitza Villarroel explains the importance of learning through play.

Tags
Teaching
There are traditional rulers of different ethnic groups throughout Nigeria. Photo: Andrew Esiebo for J4A.
Date
24 February 2015 - 15:33

How traditional justice in Nigeria is changing

Traditional justice outside the formal system in Nigeria brings both advantages and problems. Dr Bob Arnot of the J4A programme, explains how it works.

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Justice
Date
24 February 2015 - 10:33

UK is top host of international students, but for how long?

Most recent data shows that UK higher education attracted record numbers of international students in 2013/14, but there's no room for complacency, argues the British Council's Michael Peak.

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Universities and higher education
Nigeria’s legislative gaps are damaging for foreign and local businesses, so improving them should help everyone. Image © Maersk Line
Date
20 February 2015 - 14:25

How Lagos judges are now resolving disputes more quickly

Both local and foreign businesses in Lagos potentially face multiple legal challenges. The British Council's Dr Bob Arnot explains the difficulties.

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Justice
Kris and Indy (left to right), two of the students we interviewed. Photo by Sophie Partarrieu, British Council
Date
20 February 2015 - 09:42

Students, how has UK fashion influenced the way you dress?

How do international students in the UK transform their style over the course of their studies? What do they think of student trends here? Sophie Partarrieu asks three students.

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Universities and higher education
Image © old_sorbonne licensed under CC-BY-SA and adapted from the original on Flickr.
Date
18 February 2015 - 15:02

What can we learn from French universities?

How do French universities' approach to international outreach contrast with that of their UK counterparts? Tim Gore, CEO of the University of London Institute in Paris, explains.

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Universities and higher education
A bookshop in Tehran, Iran. Photo: Tara Fatehi Irani
Date
18 February 2015 - 10:51

A brief history of Iran's modern literature

Iranian writer Nima Malek Mohamadi walks us through Iran's recent literary history.

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Literature, Arts
‘Having the support of a Chinese language assistant is exceptionally valuable.’ Photo: ITN Productions
Date
17 February 2015 - 17:00

Why UK teachers needn't fear teaching Chinese

Is teaching Mandarin Chinese as daunting as it sounds? The British Council's Charlotte Ogilvie hears from a few UK teachers, and shares some useful resources.

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Teaching, Schools, Education
An experience of India could make all the difference to your CV.
Date
17 February 2015 - 03:53

Why experience of India can boost your CV

UK student Zain Ali explains why experiencing the country's culture, people and economy can help you get ahead in your career.

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Education
'An internship creates a path of clarity.' Image © Theen Moy licensed under CC-BY-NC-SA and adapted from the original on Flickr.
Date
13 February 2015 - 13:09

What's different about interning at a social enterprise?

Can you learn different skills at a social enterprise? Are you more likely to become an entrepreneur yourself? Chad Lubelsky of the J.W. McConnell Family Foundation answers.

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Universities and higher education
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