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Cat got your tongue? 😸We use this idiom (or common saying in English) when someone is being unusually quiet. 🤫But you wo...
22/08/2026

Cat got your tongue? 😸

We use this idiom (or common saying in English) when someone is being unusually quiet. 🤫

But you won't be quiet after you’ve learned these five cat idioms.

Try to use these "cat" idioms in your IELTS Speaking test and impress your examiner!

What other English saying related to animals do you want to learn? Comment below and we will make our next post according to your wishes!


22/08/2026

Do you need an easy way to remember English vocabulary words from books and films? 📚🎬

You have to try this free method!

1. Watch the video to see how it works.
2. Decide which words to focus on.
3. English teachers at the British Council love to share easy tips to help you remember English vocabulary.

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22/08/2026

English language teachers: TeachingEnglish: Inclusive classrooms.
A free, practical 3-month course.
Certificate awarded 🧾
Sign up here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0rTVSg0

22/08/2026

Do you love a good scary movie like 'Vash: Level 2' or 'House Mates'? Keep the chills going with e-books, audiobooks and graphic novels from the British Council Digitial Library.

Comics:
'Exquisite Corpses (2025), Volume 1': If you like high-stakes psychological horror, this new release is a masterclass in building dread. Subreddit fans can't get enough of this hit series -- and you can get the newest releases in the British Council Digital Library.

Issues:
'Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons: The Rise of Hellfire': If you prefer the House Mates blend of friendship and suspense, this omnibus explores the origins of the hit tv series.

E-Books:
'Withered Hill', by David Barnett: A dark and unsettling British folk horror novel that got rave reviews.

Audiobooks:
'Tales of the Weird' (Audio Collection of 26 stories): Each story in this audio collection is read aloud by a top British actor, so the creepiness really comes to life! It mirrors the 'strange and unsettling' vibe of the Vash series with classic weird fiction.

Give yourself a jump scare! https://www.britishcouncil.lk/library/digital-library

21/08/2026

In this special episode of , International Youth Day: amplifying voices beyond August 12th, host Christine Wilson revisits conversations from season 3, including previously unheard audio, with six inspiring young people. They work across a range of fields, including , , , , culture and filmmaking.

A selection of our guests - Amanda da Cruz Costa, Bukky Adebowale, Saja Mohammed Alkadhimi, Juhi Adhikari, Caitlin Askin and Marko Pešikan - reflect on how their identities and communities have shaped their work, the barriers young people continue to face, and the importance of having a genuine and authentic voice in decisions affecting their lives.

The episode explores:
✨ what meaningful youth leadership looks like and
✨ what governments, institutions and other generations must do to support and engage, when the global spotlight moves on.

👉 Tune in to the latest episode of the award-winning

www.britishcouncil.org/research-insight/our-world-connected-podcast/amplifying-beyond-august-12?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=comms-all-all-sa-regional-our-world-connected-podcast

21/08/2026

✨ Can studying in the UK change your life? Isabella from Colombia says it has been a great opportunity. Watch this video to find out why she believes "anything is possible when you study in the UK".

✨ If you're dreaming of studying in the UK, IELTS by the British Council can help you take the first step towards achieving your university goals.

💬 If you could study anywhere in the UK, where would you choose -- and why? Tell us in the comments, and share this post with someone who's planning their own study abroad journey!

20/08/2026

Are you an international student looking for an inspiring place to study in the UK?

Join over 73,000 international students from 150 countries, who chose to live and study in Scotland each year. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎓🌟
Experience world-class, prestigious universities, a flexible and varied curriculum, a fascinating history, stunning architecture, and mind-blowing natural landscapes.

Discover eight reasons to choose Scotland. Click the link and get ready for a world of possibility👉 https://study-uk.britishcouncil.org/blog/top-reasons-to-study-in-scotland-uk-international-student

Scotland is Now

20/08/2026

Discover practical ideas for building more inclusive English language classrooms.
🎥 Teachers Share: How can we foster creativity in inclusive classrooms?

Speakers: Nisar Shaikh (India) and Astha Kumari Chaudhary (Nepal)
Learn creative strategies to celebrate learners' linguistic diversity and encourage more equitable participation in the classroom.
▶️ Recording available now: https://www.facebook.com/TeachingEnglishAsia.BritishCouncil/videos/2078303876394289

Need to describe something in your IELTS test? 🤷Try using verbs of the senses.It + verb + adjectivee.g. It tastes sour.I...
20/08/2026

Need to describe something in your IELTS test? 🤷

Try using verbs of the senses.

It + verb + adjective

e.g. It tastes sour.

It + verb + like + noun

e.g. It looks like a little yellow rugby ball.

It + verb + as though + clause

e.g. It feels as though it’s covered in lots of bumps.

(Yes, we’re describing a lemon. 🍋)

Can you describe the object in the picture using these structures? ✍️

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Colombo
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Wednesday 10:30 - 18:30
Thursday 10:30 - 18:30
Friday 10:30 - 18:30
Saturday 10:30 - 18:30

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