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Teacher Trainer Leslie Davis reading newspapers

Date: 16 November 2020 - 16:37

Help teenagers develop critical reading skills through newspapers

One of the biggest complaints from teachers, according to Ms Leslie Davis from the British Council Singapore, is their students' lack of general knowledge.

Tags: English courses, Kids and teens, Secondary

The Straits Times Senior Education Correspondent Sandra Davie (left) speaking with Leslie Davis

Date: 13 November 2020 - 17:30

askST@NLB: How can I help my child develop critical online reading skills?

To deal with the sea of online information, parents need to navigate digital content together with their children instead of leaving them to their own devices.

Tags: English courses, Kids and teens, Primary, Secondary

Date: 18 August 2020 - 10:59

PSLE English Oral: A practical guide for students and parents

All the tips and tricks to prep your children for their PSLE Oral!

Tags: Kids and teens, Primary

British Council Study Camp student drawing during class

Date: 26 July 2020 - 14:25

Enrichment schools dip into creativity to teach kids

From virtual lessons to craft boxes, enrichment centres harness innovation to keep children learning during the pandemic.

Tags: Kids and teens, Primary, Online, Study Camps, Early years

Date: 05 July 2020 - 19:12

Lessons gleaned from learning at home

Some parts of home-based learning have worked out well and could lead to students having a more enriching experience if applied to the physical classroom.

Tags: Kids and teens, English courses, Online

Mother and daughter wearing surgical masks

Date: 24 May 2020 - 23:05

Preparing kids for new rules of school

With classes resuming in stages from June 2, experts say parents should restart their children's school-day routines to help them adjust.

Tags: Kids and teens, English courses, Online

Date: 23 April 2020 - 14:57

Resources to help your child learn English at home

With many students around the world studying from home right now, you can help your child gain confidence and feel more motivated by giving them lots of opportunities to practice English

Tags: Primary, Kids and teens, English courses

Date: 23 April 2020 - 14:21

Tips to help your child learn English at home

Keep to their ‘normal’ routine - so where possible use the same period as their usual class to/practice phonics/writing/reading.

Tags: Kids and teens, Early years, Pre-school

Date: 19 January 2019 - 18:43

Making the Primary 1 transition easier

Moving from Kindergarten to Primary 1 can be a daunting journey for both the child and parents. Here's what you can do to help make the transition as smooth as possible for your child.

Tags: Early years, Pre-school, Primary, English courses, Kids and teens

Date: 04 October 2018 - 12:42

Making the most of your child’s holidays

Teacher Gillian Craig shares fantastic ideas for you to support your child's learning at home during the holidays.

Tags: Early years, Pre-school, Kids and teens, English courses

British Council Singapore Singapore