This is my last blog. It's been a privilege to write for you, and a pleasure to read your views.

How to teach grammar: three golden rules.

Too much grammar, not enough grammar

I promised to release some more of the bees I have in my bonnet. Here they come.

I promised to let some of my professional beliefs fly around for you to shoot at. Here are half a dozen rather disconnected thoughts to start with (more in the next blog).

I'm pleased and flattered to have been invited to join the distinguished list of British Council bloggers.