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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: 17 January 2017 - 04:50

Over seven decades of English with the British Council in Singapore

Back and better than ever, the world authority in teaching English language celebrates 70 years in Singapore

Tags: English courses, 1:1/Small Group, Camps

Summer Study Camp 2016: Primary Graduation group photo

Date: 26 November 2016 - 12:03

Why you will love this holiday language camp

If you’re looking for an enrichment activity for your child this school holiday, the British Council has excellent study camps that balance fun and games with language learning.

Tags: Camps, Kids and teens, English courses

Summer Study Camp 2016: Primary Graduation

Date: 23 November 2016 - 17:52

Keep young minds bright and savvy with Winter Study Camps

The holidays just got a lot more fun, mama! Keep those little minds bright this January with fun-filled games, projects and more at British Council’s Winter Study Camps.

Tags: Camps, Kids and teens, English courses

Date: 17 October 2016 - 12:25

What do Harry Potter ... and team building have in common?

If you've spent any time on social media in the past decade, you'll be familiar with online personality tests.

Tags: Professional skills, Corporate training

Date: 20 September 2016 - 15:52

Batman - World's greatest detective and ... lateral thinker?

We all know Batman, the alter ego of billionaire Bruce Wayne and recent nemesis of Superman.

Tags: Corporate training, Professional skills

Date: 07 September 2016 - 16:10

Four tips to make learning new words a daily habit - Part 2

Let's be realistic: you can’t memorise the English dictionary in a day. Read our tips to master the English language that will only take you about thirty minutes or less to do.

Tags: Adults, English courses

Date: 07 September 2016 - 15:07

Four tips to make learning new words a daily habit - Part 1

Let's be realistic: you can’t memorise the English dictionary in a day. Read our tips to master the English language that will only take you about thirty minutes or less to do.

Tags: Adults, English courses

Date: 07 September 2016 - 13:08

Motivate your child to speak English - Part 2

How can parents motivate kids to use the English language often? It all starts with the parents!

Tags: Primary, Kids and teens, English courses

Date: 07 September 2016 - 13:03

Your guide to your first vocabulary notebook - Part 2

Is it possible to remember all the words you have met over time? Read our guide on how to make your first vocabulary notebook.

Tags: Adults, English courses

Date: 07 September 2016 - 12:56

The book every English learner should have

For learners of English, it’s important to know not just the meaning of the word, but what it means when used in a specific context. Learn more about 'Learner's Dictionary'.

Tags: Adults, English courses