British Council Singapore

The British Council is the United Kingdom's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. www.britishcouncil.sg

The British Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and has policies in place to create safe environments both for our online and face-to-face activities. In Singapore, the work of the British Council includes teaching English; providing the latest information about studying in the UK; promoting British education and training; and demonst

07/08/2024

✅ Beach
✅ Seagulls
✅ Pier
❌ Brighton Rock

🎸Venus Grrrls join to play Brighton Bingo

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06/08/2024

✈🚉Are you planning a holiday soon? Here's expert advice on words to use when you are talking about the future:

Want to see how this works in practice? Listen closely and put the tips into action! Share your best holiday with us in the comments section below.

Photos from British Council Singapore's post 06/08/2024

Last weekend, we were proud to support the United Kingdom-Singapore Students' Council's annual career fair, connecting recent graduates with top industry professionals, providing career advice, and access to opportunities. This year's guest of honor was HE Nikesh Mehta, who spoke of the valuable contribution international students bring to the UK.

04/08/2024

🟩 Is anyone else having a Brat Girl Summer? 💚

is! ✅

Grab your slime-green, sorry, chartreuse baby-tees & fluffy bucket hats as Selector Radio turns yellow and green this week in honour of Charli XCX 🍏

Catch up on the latest show as Sian transports you to Glasto Fest Memories with her personal highlights, and live music from our friends on the BBC Music Introducing stage 🚥

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02/08/2024

How many English words related to fruit do you know? Here are some, but you probably know others as well.

Try making a ' mind map ' and writing down all the words for colours, sizes, textures, shapes, smells...

The British Council are the world's English experts, with fun teaching methods to help you improve your English faster! Find out more about classes near you or online here https://www.britishcouncil.sg/english-courses/kids-teens

01/08/2024

💡Do you fall asleep easily? Then you can be compared to an electric light bulb 😴💡 - at least when you use this English idiom!

Have you heard "He went out like a light' used to describe someone falling asleep very fast - like someone turned the light off?

Let us know your answer in the comments!

30/07/2024

It's International Day of Friendship today! Do you make new friends fast?

Or do you prefer to take your time to get to know someone?🐌

Complete this sentence in English. 'I felt ___ I'd known her for my whole life.'
Is it;
a. if
b. like
c. same as?

Comment below (and tag a friend!) 👋

30/07/2024

🌱 "Culture gives hope. Education builds futures."

Discover how work in culture and education persists in conflict zones and why it matters.

Learn about the timeless power of art and its role in rebuilding communities with Amr Gamal's story about his unique production of Shakespeare’s Hamlet with KKhaleej Aden Theater Troupe \ فرقة خليج عدن المسرحيةin Aden, Yemen.

Join Dr Hala Nur and host Christine Wilson in the studio as they explore Hala's work for the British Council during Sudan's 'forgotten war' and her team's extraordinary achievements despite adversity.

Tune in to Our World, Connected podcast to meet these remarkable individuals shaping a path towards a more peaceful future.

🎧 Listen now: https://ow.ly/Gu1O50SIWWj

29/07/2024

🎓 Are we preparing young people for success in today’s fast-paced world?

Join us on Our World, Connected as Dr John Mugo and Beria Wawira share their mission to empower millions of young people and parents through the Z**i Afrique Foundation in Kenya.

Together with host Christine Wilson, they discuss the digital divide, support for young people with disabilities, and why traditional knowledge-based education is not enough.

Tune in and discover how John and Beria's insights from East Africa compare with the opinions of young people speaking to the British Council around the world.

🎧 Listen now: https://ow.ly/NkQZ50SITzu

28/07/2024

Do you want to feel this confident? 😎🤩IELTS Coach is your coaching service for the IELTS test.

The British Council helped to create the IELTS test, so our expert teachers give you the best tools to succeed.

Find your IELTS Coach here https://www.britishcouncil.sg/english-courses/adults/ielts-coach

28/07/2024

🎙️ Previously on , we marked with stories of resilience and the transformative power of language.

In the studio, host Christine Wilson and guest Marie Delaney, an educational psychotherapist and teacher, explore how language learning can enhance well-being, unite communities, and help to rebuild lives.

We also hear from Zhanna Sevastianova about how conflict disrupted language learning in Ukraine and how her work is making the teaching and learning of English more sensitive, inclusive, and safe for those traumatised by conflict, separation, and displacement.

Join us for a conversation that will move and inspire you.

🎧 Listen now:https://ow.ly/UVpQ50SIQnx

- Trauma Responsive Education ; British Council Ukraine; English Teaching Community in Ukraine

27/07/2024

Take a closer look at John Akomfrah RA with his exhibition ‘Listening all night to the rain’ at - La Biennale di Venezia

In each gallery space of Akomfrah’s , Akomfrah layers a specific colour field influenced by American artist Mark Rothko in order to point to the ways in which abstraction can represent the fundamental nature of human drama.

Find out more about the exhibition here 👉 rb.gy/wu3z57

Photography: Jack Hems © British Council

27/07/2024

🎙️🌍 Climate change is threatening our cultural heritage - the shared stories, traditions, and places that define us. But what if, instead of being a victim, our heritage could help us to combat climate change?

Join host Christine Wilson as she explores this relationship between climate change and cultural heritage with guest Dr Scott Orr, a data scientist at the UCL Institute for Sustainable Heritage.

We also visit Uganda where Barbra Babweteera Mutambi, Director of the CCFU NGO , is working to preserve ancient sites and foster community engagement, resilience, and unity in the face of climate change.

🌱 Tune in to discover how we can all help protect our past to safeguard our future.

🎧 Listen now: https://ow.ly/yePy50SIpsv

26/07/2024

Children and teenagers learn about cool subjects like the environment in our English classes, so they stay engaged. So how much do you know about our world?

Where is the windiest place in the world? Is it in;
a. Australia
b. Canada. or
c. Antartica?

Find out more about our fun English classes and courses for children and teens here https://www.britishcouncil.sg/english-courses/kids-teens

26/07/2024

✨ What does AI mean for equality and inclusion? Find out on Our World, Connected podcast.

This week, our host Christine Wilson is joined by Dr Abeba Birhane, a cognitive scientist working on responsible and ethical AI at Trinity College Dublin and one of the TIME100 Most Influential People in AI.

Meanwhile, in Nigeria, our on-the-ground expert Malik Afegbua discusses how he is using AI to challenge stereotypes and drive inclusion through his art.

Together, Christine, Abeba, and Malik explore the humanity, biases, and imbalances of power behind the development and use of AI. They ask: how can we steer technological progress towards a future where AI is beneficial for everyone?

🎧 Listen now: https://ow.ly/clAK50SIii8

25/07/2024

🎶 Throwback to when Eurovision fever reached Our World, Connected podcast! Tune in to our latest episode and discover what the world's largest televised music festival means for peace and prosperity.

At the Ukrainian Institute - Український інститут in Kyiv, Ukraine, Tetyana Filevska shares her memories of the remarkable moment of collaboration between Liverpool and Ukraine during the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023.

In the studio, guest David Watson tells us about the electrifying atmosphere of last year's contest and its impact on local communities in Liverpool.

Discover how music, art, and culture can unite us - and why Liverpool stands out as a blueprint for future hosts of mega-events like Eurovision.

🎧 Listen now: https://ow.ly/F3sw50SI1RI

24/07/2024

It seems every grammar rule in English has a crazy exception! 🤬😵 Maybe it's time to get expert help from English teachers at the British Council? You may be surprised by your progress!🦾👊🏼💁🏽‍♀️

You can book a free consultation here https://www.britishcouncil.sg/english-courses/adults.

24/07/2024

🎙️ How can we ensure gender equality for the next generation? Find out in the latest episode of Our World, Connected podcast.

We've come a long way, but old problems persist and digital technologies are generating new challenges, says guest Prof Naila Kabeer.

In Sri Lanka, our on-the-ground expert, Dharini Priscilla, also highlights the need for safe and inclusive online spaces for young women today.

Join host Christine Wilson, Director of British Council Research and Insight, for this inspiring episode first premiered on International Day.

🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify:https://ow.ly/cCCG50SHSPE

23/07/2024

🎙️ Culture is the missing key that could unlock global progress. Discover why in this debut from Our World, Connected podcast.

It's time for culture to take the spotlight on the international stage, argues Prof Alexandra Xanthaki, United Nations Special Rapporteur in Cultural Rights.

Meanwhile, our on-the-ground expert Pedro Affonso Ivo Franco speaks from Brazil where, amid the vibrant rhythms of Maracatu, culture creates new opportunities for communities.

Tune in for an insightful discussion on the transformative power of culture with host Christine Wilson, Director of British Council Research and Insight.
🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: https://ow.ly/gnhR50SH3oW



United Nations Human Rights , Brunel University London

22/07/2024

Does your child love playing outside on sunny days?😎😎😎

Help your children learn English by connecting words and expressions to real life activities that your children enjoy. Watch this video and see more.
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Keep the fun going at our Young Learners Courses 2024. Learn more here https://www.britishcouncil.sg/english-courses/kids-teens

Photos from British Council Singapore's post 22/07/2024

2024 Term 3 Welcome gathering at East Coast/

A relaxed evening, where students and teachers hung out at the beach. We chatted over food and drinks, and then took a stroll down to the sea for some fresh air and fun photo opportunities.

Be our student and join our MyClub: https://bit.ly/sgfb-myclub-social

20/07/2024

"I'm grateful to be given a moment to explore the complex history and significance of this institution and the nation it represents, as well as its architectural home in Venice - with all the stories it has told and will continue to tell." - John Akomfrah RA on what it means to be commissioned for the 2024 .

combines newly filmed material with content from hundreds of international archive collections and libraries 📚.

Take a closer look at the exhibition in Venice 👉 rb.gy/wu3z57

Photography: Jack Hems © British Council

20/07/2024

Check if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) before you apply - If you intend to study or research at postgraduate level in certain sensitive subjects, you may also need to apply for an ATAS certificate. You must do this before you apply for a UK Student visa.

To find out if you need an ATAS, go to: www.gov.uk/guidance/academic-technology-approval-scheme

19/07/2024

Do you wash or shower in the morning? Or do you prefer to wash in the evening, after work? What's your schedule? 🚿🛁

How many English words do you know in this bathroom?

What other things are in your bathroom at home? Can you name them in English?
Comment below!

19/07/2024

All the love for the return of Tom Misch this week ❤️ listen at linktr.ee/selectorradio

17/07/2024

Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong first stepped onto the Moon on July 20, 1969. But was this a historic event or a historical event? Let us know the correct word in the comments.

17/07/2024

🌟 Exciting Opportunity for English Language Teaching Professionals in Southeast Asia! 🌟

We are looking for passionate educators, teacher educators, and professionals in ELT to join us as speakers who can contribute to our flagship online conferences, live webinars, and engage with our vibrant social media community.

👉Apply by 29 July 2024 https://rb.gy/vckgva

Whether you have innovative teaching methods, research insights, or practical classroom strategies to share, we want to hear from you! This is your chance to shine on a regional platform, reaching thousands of English teachers annually across ASEAN countries.

15/07/2024

Here's how to be the most interesting person in the room! Learn how to tell a story better using different adjectives -- words that describe things, like a "small" cat or a "big" house.

Here are 10 great adjectives you can use -- and their opposites.

Can you name any more pairs of adjectives like this? Share with us in the comments below!

14/07/2024

Join our series of online events in response to John Akomfrah RA at the exhibition 2024 at Biennale di Venezia

They include talks, film screenings, workshops, performances and commissions.

Take part here👉 rb.gy/wu3z57

Photography: Jack Hems © British Council

13/07/2024

It's International World Youth Skill day! Public speaking in English is an impressive skill for youth... actually, for all ages!

👂Listen to this video from our expert English teacher as she shares tips on how to give a great presentation at work or school.

If you'd like to improve your spoken English, we have classes for teens or adults. You can do classes online, or face to face. Find the best courses here https://www.britishcouncil.sg/english-courses

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✅ Beach✅ Seagulls✅ Pier❌ Brighton Rock🎸Venus Grrrls join @sianelerievanss to play Brighton BingoIG: 👂 Listen via the lin...
✈🚉Are you planning a holiday soon? Here's expert advice on words to use when you are talking about the future: Want to s...
🟩 Is anyone else having a Brat Girl Summer? 💚@sianelerievanss is! ✅Grab your slime-green, sorry, chartreuse baby-tees & ...
🌱 "Culture gives hope. Education builds futures."Discover how work in culture and education persists in conflict zones a...
🎓 Are we preparing young people for success in today’s fast-paced world? Join us on Our World, Connected as Dr John Mugo...
🎙️ Previously on #OurWorldConnectedPodcast, we marked #WorldRefugeeDay with stories of resilience and the transformative...
🎙️🌍 Climate change is threatening our cultural heritage - the shared stories, traditions, and places that define us. But...
✨ What does AI mean for equality and inclusion? Find out on Our World, Connected podcast.This week, our host Christine W...
🎙️ How can we ensure gender equality for the next generation? Find out in the latest episode of Our World, Connected pod...
🎙️ Culture is the missing key that could unlock global progress. Discover why in this debut from Our World, Connected po...
Does your child love playing outside on sunny days?😎😎😎Help your children learn English by connecting words and expressio...
All the love for the return of Tom Misch this week ❤️ listen at linktr.ee/selectorradio#SelectorRadio #NewMusicAlert #Mu...

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