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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: 19 February 2024 - 09:00

Learn about the world beyond English skills with our March Holiday Camps

Our Holiday Study Camps for K1-K2 and P1-P2 students will boost English language skills and inspire curiosity about the world.

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

Three girls in school are colouring with pencils and chatting in English

Date: 27 January 2024 - 06:27

How to motivate your child to learn English?

Tags: Pre-school, Primary, 1:1/Small Group, Early years, Kids and teens

Young boy plays a board game that helps him learn English language skills

Date: 27 January 2024 - 06:18

How to teach your kids English at home

Do you want to teach your kids English at home - but you are not sure how to start? These 8 easy tips from British Council teachers show you how

Tags: Pre-school, Primary, 1:1/Small Group, Early years, Kids and teens

LE CP Marina Bay Sands, ArtScience Museum and Helix Bridge

Date: 02 January 2024 - 09:00

Student's guide: Living in Singapore

More than just skyscrapers and neatly mapped streets, Singapore is an urban playground with an international population.

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

Date: 01 January 2024 - 09:00

Simple tips to prepare your child for the new school year

With the first day of term approaching, we share some simple tips to help your Lower Primary child return to class with confidence.

Tags: Primary, English courses, Kids and teens

Help your child learn English with British Council’s Winter Camps

Date: 11 December 2023 - 09:00

Help your child learn English with the British Council’s Winter Camps

If you’ve always been a fan of our Camps for kids aged 4 to 16, good news — our Winter Camps will help your child learn English every week until 23 February 2024!

Tags: Camps, English courses, Kids and teens

Date: 27 November 2023 - 09:00

What’s the difference between phonics and pronunciation?

Confused about the difference between teaching phonics and teaching pronunciation? We’ve outlined some of the similarities and differences below for you.

Tags: Early years, Kids and teens

Date: 20 November 2023 - 10:00

Reach your English learning goals effectively with one-to-one English tuition

Highly specialised private courses for English learners of all levels, specialisms and ages in Singapore. Delivered by experts in the field.

Tags: 1:1/Small Group, Adults, English courses, Kids and teens

Date: 13 November 2023 - 09:00

How do I start teaching my kids English at home?

Many parents would like to teach their children English at home, but don’t know how to start. It doesn’t matter if your own English is not perfect.

Tags: Early years, English courses, Kids and teens

Date: 30 October 2023 - 09:00

The right Secondary school English tuition for the real world

The British Council’s Secondary courses in Singapore place an emphasis on learning English for the real world. Why is it important? We explore what it means for students.

Tags: Secondary, English courses, Kids and teens