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09/09/2025

The Online Reading Challenge at the British Council Digital Library includes live storytelling sessions for you and your children.

Storytelling helps develop imagination and enhances listening and comprehension skills. Pro UK storyteller Giles Abbot will also pass on tips for parents, so you can make bedtime stories come alive!
When: 12 Sept, 11.30am - 12.30am UTC

Enquire about Online Reading Marathon and storytelling sessions here: https://ow.ly/XfO850WFKGO

Watch this video to see more storytelling tips from Giles Abbot:https://ow.ly/gI1I50WFKGQ

09/09/2025

09/09/2025

Due to the ongoing protest and curfew, our office will remain closed today. For further queries, please contact us at 9851245978, 9851247681, 9851123209, 9851242069

09/09/2025

Speaking in safe, simple English phrases makes it easier to answer IELTS questions quickly. 💬

… but it won’t get you a high band score in the IELTS Speaking test.

Try swapping out these common responses to make your answers more natural and confident.

It's time for some IELTS practice! Drop some more exciting alternatives to the phrase 'studying is important' in the comments.👇

09/09/2025

Feeling insecure about which word to use? 🤔 Don't worry, even native English speakers get these words mixed up sometimes!

That's why having an English teacher you trust is a game-changer. Find the best teachers at the British Council. 🚀

https://ow.ly/47Nn50WI45z

Let's discover what these words mean-

• Assure: To make someone feel confident, or convince them something is happening
o Example: "I assure you, your singing is great!" or “I assure you, we can deliver your package tonight”

• Ensure: Make sure something happens.
o Example: "Please ensure all doors are locked."

• Insure: Protect with an insurance policy (financial protection).
o Example: "Did you insure your car?"

• Secure: Protect something from danger, or keep it safe.
o Example: "We need to secure the bag, so it does not fall off the shelf."

08/09/2025

“There are a few things I wish I knew before moving to the UK to study.”
Hear from , a current student at one of the UK’s top universities, as he shares helpful insights every international student should know before they go abroad. 🌍📚
https://study-uk.britishcouncil.org/?utm_source=fbtwitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=cehighereducation-alla-studyuk-sa

08/09/2025

Are you a fan of 🕵🏼‍♀️ thrillers and 🕵🏽‍♂️ mysteries? Download new bestsellers from the British Council Digital Library website, including:

🛩️🛩️ 'The Anomaly' by Hervé Le Tellier: Imagine a passenger plane somehow duplicates during a storm, creating two versions of each passenger with the same memories and bodies. One plane lands in March, the duplicate plane full of the same people lands one month later. So who gets to live their own lives? And how do they change? This bestselling thriller has sold over a million copies.

👨🏽🧑🏻 Harlan Coben is the writer of two Netflix hit movies, 'Fool Me Once' and 'Missing You'. His newest novel 'I Will Find You' is another winner. David wakes up covered in his son’s blood. But he knows he didn’t hurt his son. He's jailed anyway -- then a friend visits him in jail with a photo that shows his son, alive and in a strange place! David breaks out of jail to find the truth…

💀 'Strange Sally Diamond' by Liz Nugent is an award-winning novel about a young woman who discovers a man is spying on her. It's weird... but intriguing.

⛰'Fish Swimming in Dappled Sunlight' by Riku Onda. A hit novel in Japan, this mystery follows a Tokyo couple who suspect each other of committing murder.

Download e-novels from the British Council Digital Library
https://www.britishcouncil.org.np/digital-library-nepal

08/09/2025

📢 Webinar | Speaking assessment constructs: evolution or revolution in the AI era?
How is generative AI reshaping speaking assessment?
Join us this September for an interactive webinar exploring how speaking assessment is evolving and what this means for assessment design, validity, and measuring fluency.

✅ Learn an eight-layer framework for understanding AI’s impact on speaking constructs
✅ Explore oral fluency complexities in AI-driven assessment
✅ Experience hands-on AI tools and prompt design
✅ Take away ready-to-use templates for immediate application

🎙️ Speakers:
• Dr Sha Liu, British Council
• Professor Parvaneh Tavakoli, University of Reading
📅 Two sessions available (same content, different time zones).

👉 Reserve your place today: https://ow.ly/cNEH50WQ52J

08/09/2025

In a test, do you prefer having your ideas flow on paper, or do you prefer your fingers flying across the keyboard? 📚💻

Now you have a choice! You can do your IELTS test on paper or on computer with the British Council. Decide how you want to take your next step towards success. 🌟

Book now to tailor your IELTS test experience to your preferences! Find the most convenient IELTS test dates and locations for you, near you:
https://ow.ly/GMjC50WyuRn

07/09/2025

📚 Happy International Literacy Day! 🌍

At the British Council, we focus on strengthening literacy and widening opportunities across the world. Literacy is not just about reading and writing; it’s a gateway to opportunities, empowerment, and a brighter future for all.

Join us in celebrating this important day on 8 September! We invite educators and learners to explore our rich resources designed to enhance literacy skills. Check out this lesson plan that will inspire our young learners and teach them about the importance of literacy https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/teaching-resources/teaching-primary/lesson-plans/level-2/international-literacy-day

Share your thoughts and experiences of the importance of and let’s spread the joy of reading!📖✨ For more free teaching resources and tips, be sure to follow Teaching English Asia - British Council

Lesson plan: International Literacy Day
A B1-level reading, speaking and writing lesson that raises awareness of International Literacy Day and explores the importance of reading and writing.

IntroductionThis lesson plan introduces World Literacy Day to learners and promotes the importance of reading and writing. Learners work collaboratively to reproduce a text, then check their understanding. Groups then use a scaffolded worksheet to produce a story and the importance of reading. There...

07/09/2025

Still thinking about your next step after results? It’s not too late!

Clearing gives you the chance to explore available places at UK universities for September 2025. Discover your options at ucas.com/clearing.

07/09/2025

🎓 Studying in the UK? Hear how Harsha 🇮🇳 did it right:
✅ Won a top scholarship
✅ Landed a job while studying
✅ Tips to prep for your UK journey

🎧 Tune in → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywNDKw8UN3s
Got Qs about UK student life or scholarships? Drop them below! 👇