Voices
Tim Clissold, specialist in asset recovery in China and author of Mr China, explains why he thinks a special relationship between the UK and China is mutually beneficial.
Paul Rogers, award-winning author of Little Bridge, explains how game-based learning helps teachers and students prepare for more effective lessons. Join his webinar on 25 February 2016.
Does art simply represent the world 'as it is', or does it find other aspects in it, aspects that people wouldn't normally detect? Gemma Anderson, who creates art with scientists, answers.
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To mark World Day of Social Justice on 20 February 2016, the British Council’s Emily Reynolds examines how learning about social enterprise can help children develop essential new skills.
Bobby Sebolao, who is completing a five-month teaching placement in India, was amazed by the ambitious plan his Indian friends conjured up to try and help him out of a tricky situation.
After completing a semester abroad in Hong Kong as an undergraduate, Thomas Dyson decided to go to Shanghai as an international student. He talks about his experience of learning Mandarin.
Robert William McCaul, winner (with Marek Kiczkowiak) of the TeachingEnglish blog award, examines the influential ideas of linguist Stephen Krashen
Abbey Heffer couldn't speak much Mandarin when she first arrived in China. Now, two years later, she works for the Chinese government and speaks the language confidently.
Staffrooms, including digital ones, can be a rich source of professional development, argues British Council teacher Matt Ellman.
You may have never heard of him, but the Monkey King has been adored in the world’s most populated country for centuries. James Trapp examines his roguish charm.