British Council Zambia

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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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!

17/08/2026

If you want to work in a country like Canada, Australia, the UK or USA, IELTS can help you meet application requirements. Take the world’s most trusted English test and give employers confidence in your capabilities. https://ow.ly/LvLC50ZAjqr

14/08/2026

Join our free IELTS information session on Friday 28 August 2026 from 11.00 to 13.00 CAT and find out everything you need to know about registering for IELTS, with the British Council.

Register now to attend on Microsoft Teams, https://ow.ly/EVGp50ZzO2X

14/08/2026

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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/s9RL50ZyZo5

13/08/2026

Are you ready for your next job interview?

One of the first things employers look for is good communication skills. Don't let them guess your level. Walk into the interview process with a British Council certificate that proves your ability to work in an English-speaking environment. It is fast, affordable, and accepted by companies worldwide.

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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...