Keeping students engaged can be a challenge for any teacher.
From articles on student engagement to innovative lesson plans, our TeachingEnglish website provides free resources to help you build stronger connections with your students. Join the world's largest teaching community on TeachingEnglish today: https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/
🚀 Meet Marta Teivāne, a 17-year-old tech trailblazer from Latvia who advocates for the inclusion of girls in the field of extended reality (XR).
Marta’s journey took off with Future Heroes – a leadership and entrepreneurship programme for girls aged 14-17 that sparked her interest in tech and XR.
Future Heroes is implemented by the National Centre for Education of the Republic of Latvia, with support from the British Council in Latvia. The programme empowers girls through skills workshops, mentoring, and collaboration to turn their ideas into businesses or social action projects. 💡💪
🎥 Watch her inspiring story!
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How many people do you think attended cultural events in our UK/France Spotlight on Culture 2024? 🤔
The answer is in this video which gives a flavour of the success with audiences across France of this vibrant cultural programme delivered by the British Council France in 2024.
These achievements are also yours, we could not have brought together more than 600 professionals, numerous audience members or reached more than 18 million people through the media coverage of the program without you and especially without the involvement of our cultural and artistic partners. Thank you again for your support!
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In this oral history interview, poet and broadcaster Lemn Sissay discusses how international experiences with the British Council have shaped him personally and artistically. He recalls his first trip abroad to Germany, performing at Robben Island in post-apartheid South Africa, and developing his relationship with Ethiopia - among many other inspiring and insightful reflections on art, culture and international connections.
Find out more about his story and explore the full collection: https://ow.ly/Q12r50UxfJc
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🎄✨ Did you know that in the UK, Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a glorious roast turkey and a rich, fruity Christmas pudding? From pulling crackers to singing carols by the fire, it’s all about cozy vibes and family cheer! 🎉❤️
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How does body language affect your communication with your students?
👁️ Eye contact
☺️ Smiling
👋 Gestures
Can you think of more examples? Share them in the comments here.
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Stephen Kinnock is a UK Government Minister and Member of Parliament who worked for the British Council from 1996 to 2008 and helped establish EU National Institutes for Culture.
In this interview, he looks back on this stage of his career, discussing how his experiences informed his political values and shaped his approach to international affairs, as well as sharpening his love for languages.
Learn more about his story and explore the full Oral History collection: https://ow.ly/X6h750Ui1uf
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Are you considering studying in the UK? Or are you planning to study there in January or September? 🎓
In our recent Facebook Live, Ciorstan from University of Stirling, Joe from University of York, Julie from Robert Gordon University and GREAT scholar Obara from Nigeria, shared more about what you can expect when you arrive in the UK to start your studies. 📚
Find out more about studying in the UK: https://study-uk.britishcouncil.org/
Why should you join the Alumni UK network? Meet UK students from four countries who tell us why they joined the British Council’s international community for former students of UK universities.
Did you study in the UK? Connect with other alumni by signing up to Alumni UK now: https://alumniuk.britishcouncil.org/
Find out more about Youth Connect in Europe and become part of our global online programme for young people to make a difference.
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