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January | Updates Vol. 1

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Welcome to the first 2021 edition of our newsletter! We wish you all a very healthy and happy New Year!

We are pleased to announce that the registration period for the Cambridge International Assessment Education May/June 2021 examination session is now open.

Check our latest resources available for teachers and English learners.

We invite all experts in the higher education sector to submit their proposal for the Going Global 2021.

Don't forget to join our Digital Library and get access to the very best online collections, enjoy best-selling books and audiobooks, popular magazines, premium academic resources and more.

And finally, watch the interview of the British High Commissioner to Cyprus, Stephen Lillie and the British Council Director, Cyprus  Angela Hennelly, discussing on the important role the British Council has played in supporting and maintaining cultural relations for more than 80 years.

We hope you find these resources useful.

Best wishes,

British Council Cyprus

 
 

 

The registration period for the Cambridge International Assessment Education May/June 2021 examination session is now open.

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  • Registration deadline (with normal fee): until Friday, 12 February 2021
  • Late entries (with late fee): from 13 February until 12 April 2021.

Find out more and register through the British Council in Cyprus website www.britishcouncil.com.cy, then "Online registration" and under "Cambridge International Assessment Education".

 

Register online

 

Resources for teachers and English learners

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Teaching Young Learners online and other courses

Explore online teaching in both theory and practice – how to plan accessible online lessons and assessments, what online safety looks like, and how best to build relationships with young learners. The course is available now.

There are also new courses from the series “Language for Resilience”; Dealing with very challenging behaviour (from 4 January); Teaching with minimal resources (from 1 February); and Core skills in your context (from 1 March).

 
Learn more
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Motivated teens: A cross-cultural digital exchange

'Give teens an opportunity to talk (preferably about themselves), use digital technology and make choices and motivation is suddenly not so elusive...'. In this post you can read about how a cross-cultural project will not only motivate your teen learners but also enhance co-operation skills and learner independence.

 
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Exam study tips

Are you taking any exams this year? These exam study tips will help you to get ready. Read our advice on how to prepare well, what to do the night before the exam and during the exam, and some tips for boosting your memory.

 
Read the tips
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LearnEnglish with our apps

Improve your English with our fun and exciting learning apps! Designed for all the family, our games, podcasts, videos and quizzes will help you learn English at home or on the move.

 
Find out more

 

Going Global 2021 - Call for proposals closing soon

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We are pleased to announce that the Going Global 2021 call for proposals is now open. The Going Global team is seeking innovative, agenda-setting proposals from experts in the higher education sector based on the theme: “Reimagining International Higher Education for a post-pandemic world”.

Apply until Friday 15 January at 4pm UK time.

Submit your proposal

 

Join the Digital Library in Cyprus

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The Digital Library offers learning and entertainment on the go. As a Digital Library member, you will have access to the very best online collections, enjoy best-selling books and audiobooks, popular magazines, premium academic resources and more.

The British Council Digital Library can be accessed via a browser or an app on the android and IOS devices.

Learn more

 

Supporting and maintaining cultural relations for more than 80 years in Cyprus

the British High Commissioner to Cyprus, Stephen Lillie and the British Council Director, Cyprus  Angela Hennelly
 

In the context of our 80 years in Cyprus anniversary celebrations, the British High Commissioner to Cyprus, Stephen Lillie and the British Council Director, Cyprus Angela Hennelly, discussed on the important role the British Council has played in supporting and maintaining cultural relations for more than 80 years.

In this interview, Angela recalls highlights from our past and looks ahead in the future, reaffirming our commitment to creating opportunities.

Follow our #80YearsInCyprus campaign to find out more about the British Council in Cyprus and send us your stories through.

Watch the full interview

 
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www.britishcouncil.com.cy

 
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Nicosia Office
1-3 Aristotelous street
1011, Nicosia
PO Box 21175, CY-1503
Nicosia, Cyprus

T: +357 22585000

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Nicosia Office
7, Şht. Üsteğmen Ünal Genç Sokak
Marmara Bölgesi
Nicosia
(Behind Istanbul perde)

T: +90 392 2274938

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