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14/02/2025

How to teach reading – professional development course for English language teachers:

1️⃣ Understanding reading
2️⃣ Understanding teaching reading
3️⃣ Engaging with reading – skills development.

Course runs until 31 March 2025: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0dKrL30

13/02/2025

Discover new UK music brought to you every week by our very own Selector Radio - British Council with the expertise of the brilliant Sian Eleri in the presenter’s chair 🎶 https://ow.ly/ms1E50UOR5S

12/02/2025

Francesca Beard, a performance poet and long-time collaborator with the British Council has worked in 23 countries, using poetry to bridge cultures and spark understanding. From workshops in Colombian prisons to performances in Bangkok malls, Francesca’s storytelling connects people across borders. 🌍✨

Her collaborations with communities in Uganda and Sudan show the power of art to create lasting connections. Featured in our latest edition, Francesca’s journey celebrates the power of cross-cultural dialogue 👇 https://ow.ly/3cfb50UxR5Y

11/02/2025

🚀 Alumni UK Live 2025 is here!

Today and tomorrow, 11–12 February, we’re hosting the third edition of Alumni UK Live, our free online professional development festival for international alumni of UK universities.

If you studied at a UK higher education institution as an overseas student, don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert insights on career growth, AI, creative industries, and more!
Our programme highlights:

🔹 Future-proof your career 🔹 AI & the future of work 🔹 Creative industries trends
🔹 Performance reviews 🔹 Networking for impact 🔹 Multi-generational perspectives

Missed a session? All sessions are available for playback! Register now to join the festival and become part of the Alumni UK network: https://ow.ly/mnQ950UXnBc

11/02/2025

🎙️ The second episode of season 2 is here!

In this episode - National identity & culture: played out on a stage - host Christine Wilson is joined by Jackie Wylie, the Artistic Director at the National Theatre of Scotland and Ruben Otero, a naval verteran of the South Atlantic conflict between Argentina and the UK in the 1980s. They discuss:

✨ the origins of the National Theatre in Scotland
✨ the magic of the collective experience of the audience
✨ how the artform continues to adapt to changes in our fast-paced world
✨ how theatre can represent diverse lived experiences.

Through powerful stories and insightful discussions, we explore how we can support connection, even in the most challenging contexts. 🌐

🎧 Listen now: https://ow.ly/zMHG50USs4B

10/02/2025

Are you a runner? 🏃🏿‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃🏾

Whether it’s five minutes or five miles, we want to see some hands in the air for our movers and shakers out there. 🙋

ANSWER: d)

The verb ‘go’ collocates with running:

e.g. ‘I love to go running early in the morning.’

What time of day do you usually go running and where do you tend to go? Tell us in the comments below. ⬇️

10/02/2025

One day left to register your free place for Alumni UK Live, British Council’s professional development festival for international alumni of UK . Don’t miss out on the chance to enhance your career – our flagship event starts tomorrow. It’s going to be an inspiring two days! Register now: https://ow.ly/bCoE50UOxU3

09/02/2025

Have your say on climate action!

At COP29, we launched a youth-led campaign as part of the British Council’s Climate Connection Hive initiative. Over the next months, 25 young researchers will explore green skills gaps, emerging opportunities and ways to build global networks for a sustainable future. Their findings will be shared at COP30 in Brazil!

Your input matters: Take our survey to shape this campaign and help design impactful activities for a greener tomorrow.

📝 Share your insights now, it will take not more than five minutes: https://bit.ly/40m5Stn

Let’s make a difference together!

08/02/2025

🚀 Get ready for an epic cinematic ride in 2025! From the heart-pounding action of ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ to romantic comedies like ‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy’, this year promises blockbusters that’ll leave you on the edge of your seat 🎬

Nicole Kidman takes a younger lover, Tom Cruise accepts his final impossible mission, Angelina Jolie plays Maria Callas and Timothée Chalamet belts out some Bob Dylan in the best of the movies coming to UK cinemas next year

07/02/2025

We are excited about Alumni UK Live next week. If you studied with a UK higher education institution as an overseas student, don’t miss this professional development opportunity. We have a fantastic line-up of expert speakers who will share their experience and advice on boosting your career – prepare to be inspired, motivated and engaged! We look forward to seeing you there!

Find out more: https://ow.ly/4HGJ50UOx5K

05/02/2025

☃️ Embrace the chill with us and learn some fun winter idioms! Ever felt ‘snowed under’ by tasks? Or tried to ‘break the ice’ at a frosty gathering? 🥶

Comment below your favorite winter saying or emoji! 👇

04/02/2025

English language teachers: a free practical 12-hour course

Planning courses – professional development course for English language teachers:

1️⃣ Integrating syllabus design and schemes of work
2️⃣ Engaging with learner needs
3️⃣ Engaging with learner progress.

Course runs until 31 March 2025. Certificate awarded 🧾

Sign up here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0dKrCq0

04/02/2025

Do you need to have a specific accent to pass IELTS? 🤔

IELTS is a globally recognised assessment in over 140 countries 🌏 Because of this, the test content is designed to assess English skills fairly, regardless of the test taker’s cultural or linguistic background. Indeed, the Listening tests include a range of English accents (British, Australian, American, etc.) to mirror real-world usage. 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇦🇺

Want tips for your Speaking test? Check out our video: https://tinyurl.com/55kavep9

02/02/2025

🎙️ The first episode of season 2 is here!

In this episode – Voices of change: communication in times of conflict – host Christine Wilson is joined by Larisa Halilovic, Team Leader of the UK-Government funded programme Western Balkans Media for Change, and Sandev Handy, Senior Curator at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka. They discuss:

✨ The complexities of communication during conflict, exploring both traditional and modern media’s role in shaping narratives
✨ The power of arts and creativity in promoting dialogue
✨ Communicating across languages and managing community tensions
✨ The impact of AI and new technologies on trust in media

Through powerful stories and insightful discussions, we explore how we can support connection, even in the most challenging contexts. 🌐

🎧 Listen now: https://ow.ly/U9rx50UOqqO

01/02/2025

Explore the breathtaking 'Portal to space' in Kazakhstan, where astronauts launch into the cosmos and return home! 🌠 This stunning collection of images captures the magic of liftoffs, breathtaking landscapes, and heart-pounding moments 🛰️

Every three months in Kazakhstan, a trio of cosmonauts and astronauts head off to the International Space Station – then return in small capsules. What do the locals make of it?

31/01/2025

Have you secured your FREE place at Alumni UK Live yet? Thousands of global alumni from over 130 countries have already registered. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and network with other UK alumni across the world and hear from a wide range of global leaders and industry experts: https://ow.ly/MpVO50UNiFt

Register your place today for Alumni UK Live - the free professional development festival for anyone who studied with a UK university as an international stu...

31/01/2025

Janet Ilieva’s journey with the British Council began long before she became an employee. From using our resources to master Economics in Bulgaria to later building bridges in education across countries, Janet's story is a testament to the power of trust and connections. 🌍

For nearly 30 years, Janet has remained connected to the British Council, now working as an external consultant for transnational education projects. Her dedication to promoting multicultural fluency and trust continues to inspire. Discover her full story in our anniversary edition 👇 https://ow.ly/vf0w50UxQIt

30/01/2025

🌍 At COP29 in Baku, we introduced an exciting youth-led campaign as part of the British Council’s Climate Connection Hive initiative!

Over the coming months, 25 young researchers will advocate for green skills initiatives, conducting deep-dive research into:
✅ Green skills gaps
✅ Emerging opportunities
✅ Building effective global networks

Their findings will be shared at COP30 in Brazil, driving action toward an inclusive, sustainable future.

💡 Want to get involved? Help shape this campaign by sharing your insights in our survey! Your responses will directly influence the design of future campaign activities.

📝 Take the survey here, it will take no more than five minutes: https://bit.ly/40m5Stn

Together, we can empower young voices for climate action! 🌱

Help us shape Climate Connection Hive. Over the next year, we will be working with a group of young researchers on Climate Connection Hive – a campaign that ...