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Chinese Dragon Dance and language tasters! Lots of fun for a November Sunday 😊 More information on: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/programme/ca... @lccs1966 @lcs_leeds

22.11.2025 10:51 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Leeds City of Languages is not finished yet! Last places left!! More information on: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/programme/pa...

22.11.2025 09:27 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you! It’s been an amazing couple of weeks meeting people who love languages!!

22.11.2025 09:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Screenshot of website advertising roundtable

Screenshot of website advertising roundtable

Then from 3.30pm @saschastollhans.bsky.social will be taking part in a roundtable β€œTowards a Sustainable Future for Languages in UK Education” organised by @leedscitylanguages.bsky.social. You can join in person in Leeds or watch the debate online: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/round...

21.11.2025 08:40 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Flyer for Michelle Sheehan’s talk

Flyer for Michelle Sheehan’s talk

We look forward to being being involved in two exciting events today: you can join our project lead @mishee54.bsky.social at 2pm (UK time) for a webinar on β€œWhy language teaching needs linguistics”, hosted by GLOW - register here to receive the Zoom link: glowlinguistics.org/blog/glowing...

21.11.2025 08:40 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Roundtable and Q&A: Towards a Sustainable Future for Languages in UK Education. Hybrid event. Sign up via: www.eventbrite.com/e/roundtable... @lcs_leeds

19.11.2025 11:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Look at everything that Wednesday holds for you…what will you choose?! From photo exhibitions to language tasters, concerts and much more! The language of coins has unfortunately sold out now but plenty to chose from! @lcs_leeds @instituto_cervantes_leeds

18.11.2025 21:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

#languages #mfl

18.11.2025 20:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Book Tickets – LUMA Quartet – Clothworkers Centenary Concert Hall LUMA Quartet – Clothworkers Centenary Concert Hall, Wed 19 Nov 2025 - Led by Chilean brothers Francisco & Oscar Carrasco, the quartet takes you on an exciting journey of the continent’s vibrant an...

You can book now on: www.tickettailor.com/events/leeds...

18.11.2025 10:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Join us tomorrow at Luma trΓ­o concert!
Led by Chilean brothers Francisco & Oscar Carrasco, the quartet takes you on an exciting journey of the continent’s vibrant & diverse musical heritage, bringing together traditional &contemporary instruments with melodies &rhythms that tell their own stories.

18.11.2025 10:48 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Reminder of what is available tomorrow…what do you fancy?! A language taster? A film screening? The workshop on Portuguese tiling is sold out but you can book on any of the other activities by busting our website on leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk #languages @lcsleeds.bsky.social #mfl

17.11.2025 18:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What’s on today? Have a look at out programme…plenty to choose from!! @lcsleeds.bsky.social

17.11.2025 09:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Do you want to have a look at the talks available this week? For more info visit our website leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk @lcsleeds.bsky.social

17.11.2025 08:59 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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A very insightful article on the recent threats to UK modern languages:

www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/late...

Support the petitions to stop the closures at Leicester and Nottingham, to sign click here:

www.change.org/p/save-moder...

www.change.org/p/stop-the-r...

#languages #mfl

14.11.2025 09:13 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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The weekend is almost here and there’s plenty of activities to chose from! What will it be…a language taster, a concert, a language exchange? 😬
@lcsleeds.bsky.social #languages

13.11.2025 17:55 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Events of campus on Thursday! Language taster sessions for Spanish and Italian plus Spanish film screening of β€œEsa tierra es mΓ­a” For more information visit our website: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk #languages #mfl

12.11.2025 21:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s Thursday!! Story & Rhyme session in Spanish, Leeds Language Exchange and Bookclub meeting!! Will you join us?! #languages #leedscityoflanguages

12.11.2025 21:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

@lcsleeds.bsky.social

11.11.2025 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Leeds International Film Festival | Leeds City of Languages

&closing ceremony concert: Isabella Bretz and Rodrigo Lana present an intimate voice & piano concert, bringing together their own songs and interpretations of artists who have shaped their musical journey.Free/Pay as you feel, book your tickets here: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/leeds...

11.11.2025 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Roundtable and Q&A: Towards a Sustainable Future for Languages in UK Education where a range of experts from school to higher education, government organisations, as well as the charitable and commercial sectors, will present their responses to the current crisis in language learning in the UK

11.11.2025 15:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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This week we have story and rhyme sessions for under 5s and Bookclub at The Little Bookshop as activities within the community! Fancy joining in?!

11.11.2025 11:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Instituto Cervantes and Alliance FranΓ§aise are offering free taster sessions in Spanish and French! Last few spaces left! Book via: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/programme/ #languages #tasters @lcsleeds.bsky.social

11.11.2025 10:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#LeedsCityofLanguages! @lcsleeds.bsky.social
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11.11.2025 10:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Discover the beauty and flow of Chinese calligraphy! Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the art of brush and ink, explore traditional techniques, and create your own calligraphy piece to take home. No experience needed - all welcome!Free
Thursday 20th November at 2pm Parkinson B.08

11.11.2025 10:28 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

#LeedsCityofLanguages! @lcsleeds.bsky.social
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11.11.2025 10:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#LeedsCityofLanguages! @lcsleeds.bsky.social
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11.11.2025 10:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How about trying a language taster for a new language? All of these will take place this week on campus! Which one will you choose!? #languages #mfl #leedscityoflanguages No need to book, just turn in!

11.11.2025 10:16 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Have you had a look at our concerts? Free or pay as you feel, there’s something for everyone! Have a look!! leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk

11.11.2025 10:12 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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The first day is now over but…more tomorrow!! What’s on your list for Tuesday? πŸ€” #languages #leedscityoflanguages @lcsleeds.bsky.social

10.11.2025 20:25 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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... we’re starting off strong, as there are even more events today. Check them out:
πŸ”€ Talk: A is for Allegiance – British Library
πŸ§‘β€πŸ« Webinar: Languages for All – School Collaborations
🧠 Webinar: UK Linguistics Olympiad Introduction
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Greek Language Taster
β˜• Global CafΓ© at Common Ground

10.11.2025 14:57 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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