British Council Finland

07/05/2026

Gender in language education – now updated with new content.

Our newly updated course will help you:
• recognise and evaluate gender bias and stereotypes in language education
• evaluate common assumptions about the differences between gender in education
• develop strategies to promote gender equality

Register now: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0rTVCp0

06/05/2026

🗣️ Meet the Artist: Lubaina Himid, CBE 🗣️

‘I think of myself as a painter and cultural activist’, Himid has said of her hybrid practice, which established her as a leading figure of the Black British Art Movement in the 1980s. Over the past decade, she has earned international renown for her vivid portrayals of themes of race, feminism and cultural memory. Her work frequently employs storytelling and historical research to challenge Eurocentric narratives, exposing the human toll of empire while affirming the centrality of Black subjects.

'This has been an extraordinary opportunity to work with the British Pavilion, and I look forward to visitors entering the space and listening to their own thoughts and memories, connecting with my installation in a way that feels alive with possibility. Predicting History: Testing Translation grows out of my urgent interest in how we make a home, especially in places not designed to welcome us. I hope those that experience the installation in Venice, and those who encounter it on the tour to Coventry, Belfast and Swansea, will find it to be a space where ideas about belonging can be shared, tested and reimagined together.'

This year's installation opens 9 May to 22 November 2026.

📷: Eva Herzog
Visual Identity: TEMPLO

06/05/2026

Dive into the world of Agatha Christie! 🕵️‍♀️✨ Explore 7 enchanting locations that inspired her legendary mysteries, from the charming streets of Torquay to the picturesque landscapes of Devon. 🏰🔍 Grab your detective hat and let these stunning backdrops unfold their secrets:

From Devon and London to the Nile and Petra, Agatha Christie's travels shaped some of the world's most famous mysteries – and travellers can still follow her trail today.

05/05/2026

Does ‘quite’ mean fairly … or completely? 🤔

You’re quite right to be confused!

Watch this video to learn how the meaning changes depending on if the adjective is gradeable or non-gradeable.

03/05/2026

📢 Webinar | Co-creating an evaluation rubric for plurilingual children.

Standardised tests miss the full story of a child’s linguistic identity. 🗣️🌍

It’s time for a new approach. Join us for a webinar on co-creating evaluation rubrics with primary teachers, children and families.

📅 20 May | 12:00 BST
👉 Register now: https://ow.ly/lwSO50YT2JJ

02/05/2026

Study for a health professions degree in the UK and change the lives of others.

Learn in world-class environments and gain experience that will last a lifetime.

Use your skills and education to make a difference – visit our website to find out more: https://ow.ly/NQak50YT2E3

01/05/2026

Communication is a common topic in the IELTS Speaking test. 📱

Do you know the phrasal verbs you need to talk about mobile phone use? Here are some of the most popular!

Get some practice by answering the question with at least one of the phrasal verbs. 💬

Find more free prep on our website. ✍️
https://ow.ly/uzjO50YT2wm

30/04/2026

Teachers often set clear learning goals—but do students really understand what success looks like?

This article explores how learning goals and success criteria can become more meaningful when students are actively involved in shaping them.

The result? Greater engagement, clearer feedback, and a stronger sense of ownership over learning:

Learn how to engage students by co-constructing success criteria, enabling them to understand learning goals and improve their work effectively.

29/04/2026

Cherry-pick your favourite fruit idiom and tell us, in a nutshell, why you like it! 🍒 🥜

28/04/2026

📢 Webinar | Closing the divide: teaching and assessing what really matters

There's a gap between how universities assess English communication and what employers actually need. 🎓➡️💼 Join us to close the divide. Experts from the British Council, University of Colombo & NatWest share insights.

📅 Thursday 7 May | 13:00 BST
👉 Register now: https://ow.ly/nA0Q50YOVxH

27/04/2026

What are the pros and cons of AI in education? And how can it be best used to support teachers and learners?

Find out in our latest Voices article – read it here:

Artificial intelligence is now a part of everyday learning. Mariano Felice looks at the pros and cons of AI and how it can be used as a tool to support teachers and learners.

26/04/2026

Want to improve your English with films and TV without having to focus the whole time? 🎬✨

Try these three easy tips to practise in a more relaxed way.

Our skills page has more listening practice for you too: https://ow.ly/JhTv50YOUvt