British Council Offers 6 Free Courses for Students and Teachers

The British Council, in partnership with the British platform FutureLearn, is offering six free courses for students and teachers. These courses aim to enhance academic and professional skills in the English language and teaching.

Courses for Both Students and Teachers:

1. Exploring English: Shakespeare

• Learn about the life and works of William Shakespeare.

• Travel through his birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon, and the Globe Theatre in London.

• Improve English language skills through Shakespeare’s works.

• Duration: 6 weeks | 2 hours per week.

Courses for Students:

2. English for Your Workplace

• Designed to enhance English skills for employment and workplace communication.

• Suitable for non-native English speakers with at least a pre-intermediate level (A2 CEFR).

• Duration: 4 weeks | 2 hours per week.

3. Exploring English: Language and Culture

• Learn about UK culture, including music, literature, and countryside life.

• Understand English as a global language.

• Duration: 4 weeks | 2 hours per week.

Courses for Teachers:

4. Teaching for Success: The Classroom and the World

• Explore essential tech and soft skills for 21st-century teaching.

• Focus on critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity in teaching.

• Duration: 4 weeks | 3 hours per week.

5. Teaching for Success: Lessons and Teaching

• Improve lesson planning, teaching resources, and professional growth.

• Covers planning, managing lessons, and professional development strategies.

• Duration: 4 weeks | 3 hours per week.

6. Language Assessment in the Classroom

• Learn about effective language assessment techniques.

• Understand different types of assessments in education.

• Ideal for language teachers in secondary or high schools.

• Duration: 4 weeks | 3 hours per week.

How to Enroll:

Registration for these courses is open, and both students and teachers can easily sign up to boost their skills. These courses offer an excellent chance to enhance language proficiency and teaching capabilities at no cost. Don’t miss out on this valuable learning opportunity!