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Larissa Albano, who won the latest Teaching English blog award for her post Teaching for Exams? Have fun! -- Gift bags, provides some ideas for making English exam classes a bit more fun.
In what ways do English teachers talk too much in the classroom and how can they 'unlearn' this tendency? British Council CELTA trainer Declan Cooley explains.
How can countries in the Middle East ensure that children with special educational needs aren't sidelined?
The British Council's Amber McCulloch explains what it meant for Aboriginal Australian and Torres Strait Islander soldiers to fight alongside their mates in the First World War.
In the final instalment of our blog series on the 80 moments that shaped the world in the last 80 years, we turn to number ten: the move towards greater equality for women.
What new perspectives can a year abroad provide a young person starting out in life? Hope Gaffney explains.
Being the only young English person in a quiet town in a foreign country can be a daunting experience. University student Chloe Stout explains.
Sarah Rainford, who is working as an English language assistant in Guadeloupe, explains why the experience is much more than just a beach holiday.
We're continuing to count down our series on the 80 moments that shaped the world over the past 80 years. Today we turn to number 26, the invention and widespread use of email.
Alex Rawlings, who won a competition to find Britain's most multi-lingual student in 2011, explains why learning foreign languages is so rewarding.