British Council Sudan

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

Here’s a fun English challenge 🤓☝

👉Pick a lesson to listen to twice – listen carefully.
👉Repeat the words aloud.
👉Write down three new words you remember.

Start the challenge; check out the SMILE Series on our YouTube:
🔗https://www.youtube.com//playlists?view=1&sort=dd&shelf_id=2

💡 The SMILE Series is part of Sudan's national English curriculum developed by the Ministry of Education. We, the British Council, support access by hosting the accompanying audio materials on our digital platforms.

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

19/08/2026

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 You don't need to be an English expert to support your child.

All you need to do is:

👉Create a quiet time for practice
👉Encourage them to repeat new words
👉Celebrate their effort.
👉Try one SMILE audio lesson today

🔗 https://www.youtube.com//playlists?view=1&sort=dd&shelf_id=2

💡 The SMILE Series is part of Sudan's national English curriculum developed by the Ministry of Education. We, the British Council, support access by hosting the accompanying audio materials on our digital platforms.

17/08/2026

👩‍🏫 Effective listening lessons can be simple

👉Use the official SMILE audio materials to help learners hear pronunciation, rhythm and spoken English.
👉Pause the audio regularly to allow learners to listen and repeat 🎧🔁

🔗 https://www.youtube.com//playlists?view=1&sort=dd&shelf_id=2

💡 The SMILE Series is part of Sudan's national English curriculum developed by the Ministry of Education. We, the British Council, support access by hosting the accompanying audio materials on our digital platforms.

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

📚Want to improve your English? Follow these steps:

👉Start small. Click the link below to access our SMILE playlist

👉Choose one SMILE audio lesson to listen to.

👉 Repeat the words and practise a little every day.

Small steps lead to progress! 👏

🔗 https://ow.ly/EMjW50ZyZK5

💡The SMILE Series is part of Sudan's national English curriculum developed by the Ministry of Education. We, the British Council, support access by hosting the accompanying audio materials on our digital platforms.

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/NhPv50ZyZnU

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...

12/08/2026

Looking for a simple way to help your child practise English at home?

Your child can practise English at home, even for just 10 minutes a day.

Listen together, repeat the words, and ask, "What did you learn today?" 📚🎧

Access the official SMILE audio materials through the British Council Sudan YouTube channel linked below.

🔗 https://ow.ly/Bb0B50ZyUhc

💡 The SMILE Series is part of Sudan's national English curriculum developed by the Ministry of Education. We, the British Council, support access by hosting the accompanying audio materials on our digital platforms.