ELT projects
      English through literature and culture

      You can find below examples of ELT projects that we have managed in this area.

      The Kerala Primary Project

      The British Council responded readily to a request from the Honourable Minister for Education, Kerala, India, and the Director of the State Council Educational Research and Training programme, for help with improving the English language and teaching skills of primary teachers in the state.

      The BritLit Project, Portugal

      The Portuguese Teachers of English Association (APPI) identified an urgent need for help for teachers at secondary level facing the obligatory extensive reading section of the national curriculum.

      The Hong Kong New Senior Secondary Project

      The British Council responded quickly and positively when the Government of Hong Kong requested assistance with a reform of its education system, which had implications for the teaching and learning of English.

      Literature in Russia

      British Council literature projects across Russia have sparked inspiration on both sides and have brought British writers and reader development experts face to face with a boundless enthusiasm and some challenging questions.

      The Animating Literature in East Asia Project

      This ambitious project, which began in East Asia in November 2005, has been welcomed by the Ministries of Education in the countries concerned, as it brought a new and stimulating dimension to the teaching and learning of English in their schools.