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How did you make friends in the UK?
From taking up new hobbies and joining university sports societies, current students Daisy and Janet share how they’ve made friends in the UK.
23/05/2026
Every word is a bird we teach to sing.” 🐦✨
This beautiful quote by British author Daniel Tammet—he wrote the bestseller Born on a Blue Day—reminds us that learning English vocabulary is not just memorising lists. It is about finding your own unique voice.
At the British Council, we help your English skills take flight by offering you the best of all worlds:
✨ Face-to-face classes with expert teachers.
✨Online lessons for total flexibility.
✨AI practice tools to refine your ""song"" anytime.
Next time you study a new word—teach it to sing! 🎶
🔗 https://www.britishcouncil.lk/english/courses-adults
22/05/2026
22/05/2026
To support maintaining and raising quality in our Cambridge English partners’ classrooms, we conducted a free 18-hour workshop on “The Art of English Teaching.”
Fazla Razak, ESL Teacher and Teacher Trainer, guided 54 teachers from 13–15 May at NH Collection Colombo.
Throughout the course, participants engaged in activity-based sessions, peer interaction, lesson observation, and hands-on planning. By the end, teachers walked away not just with fresh ideas, but with the tools and confidence to apply them immediately.
Calling all nature lovers! Get your kids excited about nature and International Day for Biological Diversity on May 22 with videos that remind us to protect our planet's rich variety of plants and animals;
🌱 Gardening CSI: Video Case Studies https://www.kanopy.com/en/product/5808967 . Share with your children the many ways plants can be damaged and not grow well. The video series also offers ideas on how to rescue plants so they thrive and bring beauty, scent and food to your garden, or balcony.
🦝The Life of Mammals , This documentary video series narrated by Sir David Attenborough is a good introduction to your children about animal biodiversity.
Nurture your family's love for nature with a subscription to the British Council Digital Library : https://www.britishcouncil.lk/library/digital-library
22/05/2026
Did you study with a UK university, and are now looking to crack the UK job market? Join our free webinar:
Succeed in the UK Job Market
📅 28.05.2026 | 12:00–13:00 BST
📍 Online
👉 Register here: https://ow.ly/LJPM50Z0Hvc
The UK is one of the most sought-after career destinations for international students and graduates. This webinar will cover:
⭐ Overview of the UK job market and growth sectors
⭐ Graduate Route vs Skilled Worker visa options
⭐ Skills in demand and where international graduates work
⭐ Strategies to attract employer sponsorship
⭐ Networking, applications, and alumni success stories
This session will equip you with the knowledge, strategies, and confidence needed to navigate the UK job market as an international candidate. Whether you are just starting to explore your options or actively applying for roles, you’ll gain valuable insights to help you stand out and secure opportunities in the UK.
This is part of Alumni UK's regional focus career series - providing targeted insights into key global job markets for international students and graduates.
22/05/2026
Ever said something and realised you made a mistake? 😳
English has a funny idiom for this experience. When you accidentally say something that upsets or embarrasses someone else, we call it 'putting your foot in your mouth'.
Here are some examples:
💔 Telling someone their job interview went badly when they haven’t heard back yet
🎂 Mentioning a surprise party to the main guest
😣 Forgetting you met someone and reintroducing yourself
Ever put your foot in your mouth? Tell us about it in the comments. 👟
Find more free prep on our website. ✍️
https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/take-ielts/prepare/ielts-ready
21/05/2026
21/05/2026
Studying in England looks like…
Our GREAT scholars are visiting famous landmarks and finding hidden gems while studying in England.
Where do you want to visit?
Find out more on our website: https://ow.ly/s6Ue50Z0W7C
International Tea Day is here! Masala Chai, Green Tea, Peshawari Chai, Tandoori Chai, Iced Lemon Tea, Seven-Layer Tea (Saat Rong Cha)... they're just a few of the delicious tea drinks we love!
So brew a cup of tea and settle down with these great e-books and videos from the British Council Digital Library:
☕ 'The Tea Dragon Society' by K O’Neill. Children and teens will love this YA novel about a feisty girl who becomes entwined in the magical world of tea dragons
🍵 'The Roots of Tea'. This fascinating video traces the origins of the 1,500 different types of tea in the world. How did tea spread from Japan to South Asia and Europe? What are the differences between green, black, and white teas? Is drinking tea good for your health?
🥃 'The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane', by Lisa See. This #1 New York Times bestseller about a girl and her family of tea farmers. The story looks at how modernisation (and tea) can both tear families apart and bring them together again.
A cup of tea and a subscription to the British Council Digital Library = the perfect way to relax: https://www.britishcouncil.lk/library/digital-library
21/05/2026
Don't just sip your tea m'lady...
Spill ALL the tea! ☕️🤫
In English slang, "spilling the tea" simply means sharing juicy gossip or telling a secret! ☕️🤫
Join our fun community at the British Council and learn to speak English you can use every day. What's the secret? You can choose Online English classes or face-to-face English classes, to suit all ages:
https://www.britishcouncil.lk/english?_gl=1*1a9kysf*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gclid=Cj0KCQiAgP_JBhD-ARIsANpEMxybjtia1EqGtB0S8hEMyHiIEPVCT5R6Kma6dlHdx75jr_yEy1mpI78aArC3EALw_wcB&gbraid=0AAAAAo-JTLDbuou4GsUBbmhSKKT2NeUH8