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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.

Teacher with four North East Asian Study Camp students

Date: 07 June 2018 - 19:59

Make friends and learn English: British Council courses for mamas and kids

Tried and tested British Council English courses and camps suit the needs and abilities of all ages.

Tags: English courses, Adults, Kids and teens, Camps

Date: 11 April 2018 - 12:52

Three ways to help your child with English homework

How can you help your child with homework without giving them all the answers? Charlie Spiller, Head of Primary Courses shares three simple, time-sensitive activities you can do.

Tags: Primary, Kids and teens, English courses

Date: 11 April 2018 - 12:43

Seven ways to help your child ace the spelling test

Our Head of Pre-school Courses, Matthew Scott, shares seven tips for you to help your child ace his/her weekly spelling test. Read on and try these at home.

Tags: Early years, Kids and teens, English courses

Date: 23 March 2018 - 13:12

Meet Gemma Church, Head of Young Learners

Find out what Gemma Church believes is the key to engaging children in learning.

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

Date: 10 January 2018 - 10:08

Living and studying in London

What makes London an attractive destination for so many students? Find out more from this article.

Tags: Study UK

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

Students at St George’s, University of London

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