UK in Cameroon

03/09/2026

Creative approaches can help make language learning more engaging, interactive and meaningful.

This TeachingEnglish podcast explores how teachers can use drama, visual arts, music and other creative activities to encourage participation and support English language learning. Through practical examples and expert discussion, it offers ideas that teachers can adapt to different classroom contexts.
Teachers looking for fresh approaches to learner engagement may find inspiration in this free professional development resource.

Listen here: https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/professional-development/podcast/teaching-english/how-can-we-use-creative-arts-teach-english

Which creative activity has worked best in your classroom?

31/08/2026

Great teaching often starts with adapting resources to fit your learners.

Good news! The British Council TeachingEnglish: How to adapt resources course has been extended until 31 March 2027.

This course is packed with practical ways to adapt materials for different learners, classroom realities and teaching contexts, so every lesson works better for your students.

Start the course here:
https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/training/courses/teachingenglish-how-adapt-resources

What’s one easy way you adapt resources for your classroom? Tell us below!

31/08/2026

Our office is closed today in observance of the UK’s Summer Bank Holiday. We will resume normal operations tomorrow.
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Notre bureau est fermé aujourd’hui à l’occasion du Summer Bank Holiday du Royaume-Uni. Nous reprendrons nos activités demain.

28/08/2026

Every woman and girl has the right to live free from fear and violence. Recent tragedies serve as a painful reminder that violence against women and girls remains a serious and urgent challenge. stands in solidarity with all those working to prevent violence, support survivors, strengthen protection systems, and build communities where women and girls can live with dignity, safety, and equal opportunity.



Chaque femme et fille a le droit de vivre à l’abri de la peur et de la violence. Les récentes tragédies nous rappellent avec douleur que les violences faites aux femmes et aux filles demeurent un défi grave et urgent. exprime sa solidarité avec toutes celles et ceux qui œuvrent pour prévenir les violences, accompagner les survivantes, renforcer les mécanismes de protection et bâtir des communautés où les femmes et les filles peuvent vivre dans la dignité, la sécurité et l’égalité des chances.





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"Being a woman in Cameroon should never be a risk," said renowned Cameroon footballer Nchout Njoya Ajara, following the killing of at least eight women in a week. The killings have sparked outrage in Cameroon, with many calling on the government to do more to protect women and girls.

26/08/2026

Learners often struggle with sounds they don't notice are different.

This TeachingEnglish pronunciation activity helps learners hear and produce confusing sounds through a fun mingle task, building their confidence in both listening and speaking.
Try the activity here:

https://africa.teachingenglish.org.uk/classroom/pronunciation/find-your-partner

24/08/2026

Don’t miss the final information session!

Are you ready to scale your startup? Join us tomorrow, 25 August 2026 at 11:00 AM GMT, to learn more about the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship and receive guidance on submitting a strong application: https://imperial-ac-uk.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AwTVR8q0SlahmSA0CZzwag #/registration

Deadline: 1 September 2026

Your next big opportunity is just one application away!
https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships/commonwealth-startup-fellowship-information-for-candidates/
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Ne manquez pas la dernière session d’information !

Vous souhaitez développer votre startup et passer à l’échelle supérieure? Rejoignez-nous demain, 25 août 2026 à 11h00 GMT, pour en savoir plus sur le Commonwealth Startup Fellowship et bénéficier de conseils pratiques pour préparer et soumettre votre candidature.
https://imperial-ac-uk.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AwTVR8q0SlahmSA0CZzwag #/registration

Délai : 1er septembre 2026
https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships/commonwealth-startup-fellowship-information-for-candidates/

24/08/2026

The world is changing fast, and learners need more than language to succeed in it.

The British Council new TeachingEnglish video series explores how teachers can develop the core skills learners need to navigate change, including critical thinking, collaboration, communication and problem solving.

Watch the series here:
https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/professional-development/teachers/using-21c-skills-or-core-skills/new-video-series-teach-change

21/08/2026

| I’m Dr. Joan Enjema Ashu, a Medical Doctor, Global Mental Health Specialist, and Founder of Chazona Mental Health & Wellbeing Foundation. Inspired by my journey in global mental health, I am working to transform how mental health is understood and supported in Cameroon through community education, leadership training, research, and advocacy. My mission is simple: break stigma, build resilience, and ensure that no one has to struggle in silence.
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| Je suis Dr Joan Enjema Ashu, Médecin et Spécialiste en Santé Mentale Globale et Fondatrice de Chazona Mental Health & Wellbeing Foundation. Inspirée par mon parcours en santé mentale mondiale, je travaille à transformer la façon dont la santé mentale est comprise et soutenue au Cameroun grâce à l’éducation communautaire, à la formation au leadership, à la recherche et au plaidoyer. Ma mission est simple : briser la stigmatisation, renforcer la résilience et veiller à ce que personne ne doive lutter en silence.


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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