British Council South Africa

21/08/2026

Small classroom conversations can challenge big social stereotypes.

This TeachingEnglish activity helps learners develop descriptive writing skills while exploring how stereotypes can influence the way we view people and professions.

Try the activity here: https://africa.teachingenglish.org.uk/classroom/activities/dr-nurse-astronaut

21/08/2026

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20/08/2026

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19/08/2026

The same sentence can sound completely different to a learner depending on which word is stressed.

This TeachingEnglish pronunciation activity helps learners discover how sentence stress affects meaning, building confidence in listening and speaking more naturally.

Try the activity here:
https://africa.teachingenglish.org.uk/classroom/pronunciation/same-sentence-different-meaning

17/08/2026

The teacher is not the only expert in the classroom.

Join these TeachingEnglish webinars on Friday 21 August to explore practical ways to create learner-centred language classrooms that build participation, confidence and learner autonomy.

https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/news-and-events/webinars/webinars-teachers/creating-learner-centred-language-classrooms-webinars

How do you build student autonomy in your lessons? Tell us in the comments!

14/08/2026

✅ Are you planning to study or find work experience abroad?
✅ Do you have questions about the IELTS test or want to improve your band score? Join our IELTS Info Session on Saturday 12 September 2026, 10.00am to 11.30 am CAT!

This session will be packed with insights for you. Register now to secure your spot for the IELTS info session: https://ow.ly/p58k50ZzO7O

14/08/2026

Take IELTS with confidence and achieve your goals as a student or professional abroad. Our examiners are friendly and approachable, while the IELTS on Computer format is designed to give you a user-friendly experience. Learn more on our website. https://ow.ly/xHZ750ZzJYT

14/08/2026

Knowing your subject is the foundation of confident teaching.

Our TeachingEnglish workbook helps you reflect on your knowledge of English and how to teach it, turning learning into practical classroom action through guided activities and reflection.

Download the TeachingEnglish workbook here:

https://ow.ly/5usF50ZyZo1

13/08/2026

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12/08/2026

Inclusive classrooms often start with inclusive lesson planning.

Join Mary Tago on Saturday 22 August 2026 from 15:00 GMT to explore practical, context‑sensitive approaches to gender‑responsive lesson planning that challenge stereotypes while supporting curriculum goals.

Find out more and join here: https://africa.teachingenglish.org.uk/events/gender-responsive-lesson-planning

Watch LIVE on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/A6oQSd9B18A

This session led by Mary Tago seeks to enable teachers to design dy...