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How can I see new books’s collection of my centre under ‘be successful’?
To view the new collection added in your centre in the ‘be successful’ section, click on ‘be successful’ on the home page and go to the books section. Now choose your centre from the dropdown menu and you will be able to see the latest additions at the bottom of this page.
How can I renew a book online?
Renewing a book online is easy. Please follow the steps below
- Click on ‘be successful’ or ‘be inspired’
- Go to the books section
- Choose your centre from the drop down list
- Click on renew a book
- Type in your membership id and password
- Type the barcode number of the book to be renewed
How can I see new books collection of my centre under ‘be inspired’?
To view the new collection added in your centre in the ‘be inspired’ section, click on ‘be inspired’ on the home page and go to the books section. Now choose your centre from the dropdown menu and you will be able to see the latest additions at the bottom of this page.
Do I need to register myself to comment on a book?
Yes. You need to be a registered user of www.britishcouncilonline.org to comment on a book.
How can I register to comment on a book? For how long will the registration be valid?
Registering online is easy. Follow the steps below
- Click on ‘be successful’ or ‘be inspired’
- Go to the books section
- Click on the Login icon in the top right hand corner
- Fill the mandatory fields
- Click on submit
How can I comment on a book?
Commenting on a book is easy just follow the steps below (registered user)
- Double click on the book you want to comment on
- Scroll down to the comment box and type your comment
- Click on submit
If your are not a registered user, please follow the steps given in Question number 5 and once you are registered follow the steps given above to comment on a book.
How can I rate a book?
To rate a book just click on the ‘thumbs up’ or ‘thumbs down’ icons.
Is the catalogue available online real time?
No. The catalogue available online is not real time. But it is updated regularly when we add new collection or withdraw old books from any of our centres.
How can I search for a book in my centre?
Searching for a book online is easy. Please follow the steps below
- Click on ‘be successful’ or ‘be inspired’
- Go to the books section
- Choose your centre from the drop down list
- Click on browse catalogue
How can I suggest a book to be added in the collection of my centre?
Suggesting a book online is easy. Please follow the steps below
- Click on ‘be successful’ or ‘be inspired’
- Go to the books section
- Choose your centre from the drop down list
- Click on suggest a book
If I have logged into the website to renew a book, do I need to login again to access ebrary?
No. If you have already logged in to the website through any of the gateway, you do not need to login again to access any other material available to you.
How can I access ebrary?
Accessing e-brary is easy. Please follow the steps below
- Click on ‘be successful’
- Go to the books section
- Click on e-resources
Can I access ebrary from my office?
The use of ebrary through the library membership is restricted to individuals. Institutions are not offered this facility. Access is for private individuals for personal use and not by institutions or companies for other purposes.
What kind of e-books can I find in ebrary?
Under ebrary you will find 38000 books (their complete academic collection). The Academic Collection covers topics given below
- Business and Economics
- Community and Career Colleges
- Computers & IT
- Education
- Engineering & Technology
- History and Political Science
- Humanities
- Interdisciplinary & Area Studies
- Language, Literature & Linguistics
- Law, International Relations & Public Policy
- Medical
- Nursing & Allied Health
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology & Social Work
- Religion, Philosophy & Classics
- Sociology & Anthropology
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Can I try the content available online for free?
Yes you can try the material available online for free. You can become a free trial member of the website. You will get access to select material available on the website for a period of 30 days.
What modules are available in the free trial offer?
Advanced Listening skills
- Develop your listening skills
Formal writing skills
- Improve your paragraphs with topic sentences
Living and studying in the UK
- Lectures listening and note taking
- Preparing for independent study
- Student social life
- Dealing with the change in culture
- Finding a place to live
- Finding work in the UK
- Health, financial and legal maters
- Identifying the study skills you need
- Assignments and academic writing
- Britain and the British way of doing things
Self Development
- Communicating Effectively
How long is the free access valid?
The free trial membership is valid for one month from the date of registration.
Where do I login to access the online learning modules if I am already an online member?
If you are already a member of www.britishcouncilonline.org to access the online learning modules please follow the steps below - Click on ‘be successful’
- Go to the English section
- Click on take an online course
Can I download the study material available online?
Sorry. You can not download any study material from our website. The learning material is designed for an online user only and you have to be present on our website to continue your learning experience. However, there is a print button at the end of every learning session and you can take a hard copy to suite your learning pace.
For how long is my online membership valid?
The online membership is valid for one year from the date of registration.
What content is available under Fun with English?
Fun with English has content available in three parts
- Test your level
- Practice your grammar
- Practice your vocabulary
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Where and how can I view all events happening at the British Council?
To view all events happening at the British Council follow the steps below
- Click on ‘be successful’ or ‘be inspired’
- Go to the events section
- Click on ‘upcoming events’
How can I view events happening at my centre?
To view events happening in your centre follow the steps below
- Click on ‘be successful’ or ‘be inspired’
- Go to the events section
- Go to events search and click on ‘keyword search’
- Choose your centre from the dropdown list
How can I register for an event online?
Registering for an event is easy. Follow the steps given below
- Click on ‘be successful’ or ‘be inspired’
- Go to the events section
- Click on the event of your choice to go to the event details page
- Click on the “Sign up for event” button
Can I pay online for a workshop?
No as of now you will not be able to pay online for a workshop, but shortly we will be coming up with the online payment for workshop.
Can I search for an event by date?
Yes searching for an event by date is easy. Please follow the steps below
- Click on ‘be successful’ or ‘be inspired’
- Go to the events section
- Go to events search and click on calendar search
- Put in the dates you want to search the event for
How can I read about a past event?
To read about a past event click on past events archive and click on the event you want to read about.
Can I comment about an event that I attended?
Commenting about an event you attended is easy. Please follow the steps below
- Click on ‘be successful’ or ‘be inspired’
- Go to the events section
- Go to past events archive
- Click on past events archive and click on the event you want to comment on
Where can I find events of my interest?
To find events of your interest choose the category under event search and search event of the category that interests you. |
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What is Selector?
Selector is the international radio showcase for the best new music from the UK. Selector was started by the British Council in 2001.
What kind of music track will I find online?
You will find the best new music from the UK.
Will I require any software to listen to music online?
No, you do not require any additional software to listen to the tracks in our music section.
Can I download music from you website?
No, you cannot download music from the website.
How can I listen to music from previous weeks?
Listening to music from previous weeks is simple. Follow the steps below
- Click on ‘be inspired’
- Go to the music section
- Click on past playlist
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The library membership automatically makes me a registered subscriber of British Council Online website. Is it true Vice-a-versa also?
All individual members have access to www.britishcouncilonline.org as part of their library membership. However access to BC online only does not automatically make you a library member. To become a library member, please contact your nearest British Council Library or click on Belong.
What online content is available when I become a library member
You will get access to the following resources
Self access online learning modules
- Knowing yourself
- Knowing your strengths & weaknesses
- Managing priorities
- Projecting your self to others
- Developing your self
- Knowing your team
- Working with others
- Communicating effectively
- Understanding management roles
- Developing as a manager
Library services
- Books renewals
- Online enquiries
- Catalogue search
- Comment on a book/music/past events
E-resources
- Access to ebrary, 38,000 e-books collection.
I am already a library member, is there more content that I can subscribe to?
Yes you can subscribe to more content available online. You can choose from the following packages
Premium Package
Set of English Language material from the University of Southampton
- Listening skills
- Writing skills
- Communication skills
- Reading
- Vocabulary Development
- Grammar
- English for Academic Purpose (Management and Business Administration)
- English for Academic Purpose (Computer Science & IT)
- Living and studying in the UK
Self access online learning modules
- Knowing yourself
- Knowing your Strengths & Weaknesses
- Managing Priorities
- Projection Yourself to Others
- Developing Yourself
- Knowing Your Team
- Working with Others
- Communication Effectively
- Understanding management Roles
- Developing as a Manager
Writing and Reading Skills Package
- Reading Skills – Learn to read effectively and practice a range of key reading strategies.
- Writing Skills – The modules focus on the language, organisation and conventions needed for formal writing contexts.
Listening and Communication Skills Package
- Listening Skills – Improve your listening and note taking skills, understand spoken language through the use of authentic listening texts and comprehension activities.
- Communication Skills – Develop the skills needed for effective communication in both face-to-face and online situations.
Grammar and Vocabulary Development Package
- Grammar – Increase your awareness of some of the more advanced and/ or problematic aspects of English grammar and improve your own grammatical accuracy.
- Vocabulary Development – Learn some of the key areas related to effective vocabulary learning. These include features that affect the formation and use of words in English and different techniques for extending vocabulary.
English for Academic purposes (EAP)
Improve your English Language and study skills such a listening, reading and critical thinking, writing, vocabulary and grammar within the following specific subject areas:
- Management and Business Administration
- Computer Science & IT
I have forgotten my password. Please help?
Enter your User name and then click on the ‘Forgot password’ link. Your password will be mailed to the email id that you have provided us during your registration.
I have forgotten my user name/password. Please help?
Please send an email to techsupport.online@in.britishcouncil.org with the subject as ‘Forgot user name/ password’. We will respond within 24 working hours.
What are the different king of packages and content available online?
Premium Package
Set of English Language material from the University of Southampton
- Listening skills
- Writing skills
- Communication skills
- Reading
- Vocabulary Development
- Grammar
- English for Academic Purpose (Management and Business Administration)
- English for Academic Purpose (Computer Science & IT)
- Living and studying in the UK
Self access online learning modules
- Knowing yourself
- Knowing your Strengths & Weaknesses
- Managing Priorities
- Projection Yourself to Others
- Developing Yourself
- Knowing Your Team
- Working with Others
- Communication Effectively
- Developing as a Manager
Writing and Reading Skills Package
- Reading Skills – Learn to read effectively and practice a range of key reading strategies.
- Writing Skills – The modules focus on the language, organisation and conventions needed for formal writing contexts.
Listening and Communication Skills Package
- Listening Skills – Improve your listening and note taking skills, understand spoken language through the use of authentic listening texts and comprehension activities.
- Communication Skills – Develop the skills needed for effective communication in both face-to-face and online situations.
Grammar and Vocabulary Development Package
- Grammar – Increase your awareness of some of the more advanced and/ or problematic aspects of English grammar and improve your own grammatical accuracy.
- Vocabulary Development – Learn some of the key areas related to effective vocabulary learning. These include features that affect the formation and use of words in English and different techniques for extending vocabulary.
English for Academic purposes (EAP)
Improve your English Language and study skills such a listening, reading and critical thinking, writing, vocabulary and grammar within the following specific subject areas:
- Management and Business Administration
- Computer Science & IT
Which credit card can I use to pay for the online services?
You can use any credit card to pay online for the packages mentioned above.
Can I use a debit card to pay online?
No. Online payment can only be done using a credit card.
For how long is my membership valid?
Your online membership is valid for one year from the date of registration.
What is online learning? How can I benefit from it?
Any increase in knowledge or development of skills by studying or experiencing the lessons on the internet is termed as online learning. There are many benefits that online learning brings you, such as flexible hours of study, increased interaction with audience of your interest using the tools like chat and discussion groups.
What are the minimum system requirements for accessing the website?
- Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT/2000
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0+ or Firefox 2.0+
- Pentium II or Faster, with 64 MB Ram (128 MB for Optimal Playback)
- Screen resolution of 1024x768 with 16bit colours or more
- 56 KBPS Baud modem or faster
- Audio device, installed & configured
- Macromedia Flash player 8+
What is the format for online learning material?
he online learning modules are provided in a standard web-based HTML format. You cannot download the study material to your local machine. However you can print off the lessons so that you can take a look at them at your own leisure.
Can I get a membership for one particular academic category suited to my interest?
No. We do not have such a feature on our portal. However we would like to know your academic and professional interests and provide you better services in the future. Please share your views with us here.
Will I get a certificate after completing the online course?
The online learning modules are not linked to a certificate at the moment.
What technology is used on your website to protect my information?
British Council Online website is authenticated by VeriSign, which ensures that all your data transmission and transactions with this portal are secured by SSL encryption.
What is your privacy policy? Do you share my profile with any other external vendor or any other British Council partner website?
Our privacy policy is available at: http://www.britishcouncil.org/home-privacy-policy.htm. The British Council regards the lawful and correct treatment of personal information as important to successful operations, and to the maintenance of confidence between it and those with whom it deals. The British Council ensures that its staff and those acting on their behalf obtain, use and disclose personal information lawfully and correctly. To this end it fully endorses and adheres to the principles of data protection, as set out in the United Kingdom’s Data Protection Act 1998.
How can I use the shopping cart?
Using shopping cart online is easy just follow the steps below
- Click on ‘be successful’
- Go to the English Section
- Click on ‘take an online course’
- Click on packages available
- Choose the package you want to subscribe to
- Click on Subscribe now
- Click on Subscribe more if you want to add more material to your shopping cart otherwise
- Click on proceed to check out
- Select the user type and click on the corresponding button
- If you are a new Subscriber then click on continue
- Fill in the form and click on continue
- Put in your credit card details and wait for the authentication
- If you are a returning customer then click on Sign in
- Update the form and click on continue
- Put your credit card details and wait for authentication
How can I find out about any aspect of the UK?
You can have all your queries answered at the help desks of the British Council Libraries in your city. Our staff will help you find information on examinations, scholarships, and distance learning programmes and Commercial organisations in the UK.
How can I find out more about the UK publications?
The British Council Library promotes awareness of British books through exhibitions and through the development of contact between the Indian & the UK book trade. You can request about the UK publications from the CD-ROM databases, available in the libraries.
Book buyer’s institutions will be provided with bibliographic information on request. (British Publishers representatives)
Who can I contact to know more about study opportunities in the UK?
Our education UK desk has all information on all aspects of studying and living in the UK. Counselling is provided to prospective students to ensure that the best possible match is made between students’ requirements and the range of courses available in the United Kingdom. The centre stocks UCAS (Universities Colleges Admissions Service) application forms and standardised British Council division application forms that are accepted by nearly all the UK colleges and universities.
Visit the education UK website or contact us for more information.
How can I subscribe for the e-newsletter?
Subscribing for the e-newsletter is easy. Follow the steps below
- Click on ‘Belong’
- Go to ‘Join the British Council’
- Click on ‘Sign up for newsletter’ from the top menu bar
How can I unsubscribe for the e-newsletter?
Click on the unsubscribe button at the bottom of the e-newsletter. You will have to submit your email id following which your name will be removed from our mailing list and you will stop receiving e-newsletter from the successive months.
How often will I get the e-newsletter?
The newsletter will be sent once a month. You will receive it by the 30th of each month for the next month’s activities.
How can I ensure I am kept informed of the different activities at the British Council?
You can register for our monthly e-newsletter and receive up to date information on the latest news and events at the British Council.
Site search is not showing the desired results. What are the tips for me?
Try the following
- Make sure all words spelled correctly
- Try different keywords
- Try more general words
I am a member of the British Council online and also want to become a member of the library. Are there any special schemes or discounts available for me?
Sorry there are no special schemes or discounts available at the moment.
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