This week we interview Lucy Norris, Research Associate at The Open University and co-author of the recent British Council guide on mobile technologies. Lucy discusses the importance of the opportunities mobile technology can bring both inside and outside of the classroom.

This week we interview Katy Simpson, teacher and materials writer based in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Katy is particularly interested in designing materials to support teachers whose students need to communicate in an English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) context and co-writes an extensive blog on ELF pronunciation with Laura Patsko.

This week we interview Phil Ball, who talks about Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) and its current status and potential future in Europe. Phil will be providing input and leading discussions at the British Council's CLIL policy and practice workshop in Italy from 10 - 12 March.