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Welcome to our blog, where you will find all the news about learning English for kids and teens to adults, professional skills, teaching English and examinations as well as the latest news from our work in the world of arts and education.

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

How to nurture creativity in a child - Child with a helmet

Date: 14 April 2020 - 20:25

A parent’s role in nurturing creativity

Often, when we consider skills that will set our children on a course of academic success, we think of the basics – reading, writing and counting.

Tags: Primary, English courses

Date: 12 April 2020 - 00:26

How to handle a boss who likes to jump to conclusions

Have you had your boss come up to you and rattle off 'facts' that she thinks she knows and doesn’t allow you to cut in?

Tags: Professional skills, Corporate training

Date: 11 April 2020 - 00:15

How to chase your boss for something urgent

You probably have encountered this problem: you need something signed off or acted on urgently, but your boss doesn’t seem to have the same sense of urgency as you.

Tags: Professional skills, Corporate training

How to handle a forgetful boss or colleague with tact

Date: 10 April 2020 - 23:56

How to handle a forgetful boss/colleague with tact

You’ve probably had this situation: Your colleague is nice and helpful. The only problem? She has the memory of a goldfish.

Tags: Professional skills, Corporate training

Date: 23 February 2020 - 21:02

Five reasons why CELTA Online at the British Council in Singapore is for you

Ever wondered what the CELTA Online course is and whether it’s the right course for you? Then see below! Does this describe you?

Tags: Teach English, CELTA, Online

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Date: 18 February 2020 - 18:45

Help your child learn English with British Council’s Year-round Study Camps

If you’ve always been a fan of our Holiday Study Camps for kids aged 4 to 17, good news — a study camp to help your child learn English is now offered every week, all year long.

Tags: Study Camps, English courses

Date: 02 February 2020 - 00:21

Seniors hit the books to learn a new language

Some do so to dig into their roots or discover a new culture, while others see it as a way to upgrade themselves.

Tags: Adults, 1:1/Small Group, Success stories

Date: 18 January 2020 - 21:09

Susanne's CELTA success story

We had the opportunity to interview one of our CELTA graduates recently about the impact CELTA has had on her teaching journey.

Tags: Success stories, CELTA, Teach English

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