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MinaLima’s top tips for aspiring designers!

Here are top tips for graphic designers If you love drawing, illustration, creating and designing then you need to check out these top tips from MinaLima who have worked on the Harry Potter films!

Jump Start Your Career This New Year

Whether you are looking for a new job, or want to make the most of your potential in your current position, there’s always room to learn.

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Top tips to improve your creative writing

At the British Council Library we’ve got everything you need to inspire your writing, from the best works of literature from around the world, to writing guides, digital resources and more.

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Succeed at anything with these essential life skills!

Do you want to get ahead? Then you will need more than just good grades; you need to develop your life skills. We’re here to help you improve everything from your communication skills to how you approach networking and social media.

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Famous literary characters you never knew were real people

Most of us have seen the Disney film, but did you know Pocahontas was a real person? This week marks the 400th anniversary of Pocahontas burial in the UK. Here, we take a look at some of the most famous literary characters based on real people.

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