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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: 24 November 2017 - 12:02

Five ways your child will benefit from the British Council’s new upper Primary English course

Our new Upper Primary curriculum has been designed to help your child better prepare for the PSLE. Find out more about how your child will benefit.

Tags: Primary Kids and teens English courses

Date: 06 October 2017 - 14:47

Be part of the technology revolution

Computer technology is expanding rapidly, and being part of this on-going development is an exciting opportunity for everyone leaving school today. Find out more from this article.

Tags: Study UK

Date: 03 October 2017 - 15:00

LearnEnglish Kids videos with sign language translation

Watch our series of LearnEnglish Kids videos with sign language translation by the Singapore Association for the Deaf.

Tags: Early years Kids and teens English courses Online

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Date: 29 August 2017 - 12:37

Making a difference: Careers in Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy

Are you interested in a career in healthcare? Would you like to use your scientific and people skills to improve people’s quality of life? Find out more from this article.

Tags: Study UK

Date: 29 August 2017 - 12:08

Five Ways to Make Your Composition Outstanding

What's the difference between a good composition and an outstanding one? How can your child ensure that his next composition stands out? Here are some quick tips how.

Tags: Primary Kids and teens English courses

Date: 28 August 2017 - 12:14

Five key challenges in writing compositions

Generating and supporting ideas, using literary techniques, and planning are just some of the challenges primary school students face when writing compositions. Read on.

Tags: Primary Kids and teens English courses

Date: 21 August 2017 - 23:13

What you know

One of the hallmarks of a good writer is that they can present an array of characters who are not at all like them but who seem to be utterly convincing on the page.

Tags: Arts

Date: 21 August 2017 - 21:57

'The Art of a Moment: Travel Poetry' by Marc Nair

Poet and photographer Marc Nair discusses the lure of travel poetry.

Tags: Arts

Date: 08 August 2017 - 12:50

Five ways to prepare for the PSLE

The PSLE changes the pace of life in Singapore every year. To help ease the pressure, read on for five ways both you and your child can prepare for the English exam.

Tags: Primary Kids and teens English courses

Date: 11 July 2017 - 14:10

Tips to teach your pre-schooler to read and write

Reading and writing are two of the key skills your child needs to have when they enter primary school. From games to tools and useful websites, read on for tips to help your child.

Tags: Early years Kids and teens English courses

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