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Kris and Indy (left to right), two of the students we interviewed. Photo by Sophie Partarrieu, British Council

Date: 20 February 2015 - 09:42

Students, how has UK fashion influenced the way you dress?

How do international students in the UK transform their style over the course of their studies? What do they think of student trends here? Sophie Partarrieu asks three students.

Tags: Universities and higher education

'Saints are willing to go to their death for their convictions.' Still from British Council video Michael Landy: Saints Alive, Mexico City 2014

Date: 03 February 2015 - 11:09

Why Michael Landy animated the saints to destroy themselves

British artist Michael Landy explains the inspiration behind his Saints Alive exhibition, which recently moved from London to Mexico City.

Tags: Arts, Visual Arts

'If you need something, you’ll learn pretty quickly how to ask for it.' Photo by Alexa Clark on Flickr/CC.

Date: 30 October 2014 - 16:22

Seven dos and don'ts for learning a foreign language abroad

Hannah Pearson, who’s working as an English language assistant in Mexico, shares her advice on immersing yourself in the language of the locals.

Tags: English language, Teaching, Schools, Work outside the UK

Keeping a blog or even just captioning your photos is a good way to document your experience. Photo of the Teotihuacan pyramids by MCAD library on Flickr/CC.

Date: 29 September 2014 - 11:49

Make the most of your time abroad as a language assistant

How should we prepare for life in a new country?

Tags: Teaching, Work outside the UK, Schools, English language