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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.

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

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

Date: 08 June 2020 - 17:15

Stay-home survival guide

As Singaporeans anticipate the gradual resumption of activities with the easing of circuit breaker measures, the fact remains that most will continue spending the bulk of our time at home.

Tags: Early years, 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: 13 May 2020 - 16:31

How to host a video meeting like a boss (even if you're not one)

Google Meet, Zoom and Skype video calls are the reality of how meetings are held nowadays. At times, it’s your boss calling for the meeting. At times, you’re calling for the meeting.

Tags: Corporate training, Professional skills, Online

Date: 28 April 2020 - 10:00

WFH: How to communicate effectively in emails and video calls

With the circuit breaker in place since April 7, a lot of us have been working from home for almost a month by now.

Tags: Professional skills, Online, Adults, Corporate training

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

Three East Asian young adults using a Mac Book

Date: 25 September 2014 - 13:39

Five tips for writing effective online content

Are you frustrated that your online content doesn’t get the attention you hoped it would? Do you want your content on the front page of Google?

Tags: Corporate training, Professional skills, Online