Leeds City of Languages

Is German aggressive and hard to learn? Professor Sascha Stollhans will be delivering an online workshop on 22 January, aimed @Key Stage 4/5. He will be looking at some myths about languages & explore the evidence to bust them!
To sign up: bit.ly/3Nwif1i
In collaboration with the Goethe-Institut UK.

Ideas, collaboration and community in action.
We’re proud to share this thoughtful reflection from Professor Andrew Thorpe on how Leeds City of Languages demonstrated the real impact of partnership, respect, understanding and language learning. @lcsleeds.bsky.social #culture #languages

Leeds is a #global city - and language skills are central to that ambition.
We’re delighted to share this reflection from Karen Murgatroyd on why Leeds City of Languages plays a vital role in the city’s international outlook. @lcsleeds.bsky.social #languages

#Languages and #cultures matter - to education, communities and regions.
This quote from Professor Emma Cayley captures why Leeds City of Languages is such a powerful civic initiative. @lcsleeds.bsky.social @emmacayley.bsky.social

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

Leeds City of Languages is not finished yet! Last places left!! More information on: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/programme/pa...

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

Screenshot of website advertising roundtable

Then from 3.30pm @saschastollhans.bsky.social will be taking part in a roundtable “Towards 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...

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 “Why language teaching needs linguistics”, hosted by GLOW - register here to receive the Zoom link: glowlinguistics.org/blog/glowing...

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

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

#languages #mfl

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

Join us tomorrow at Luma trío 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.

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

What’s on today? Have a look at out programme…plenty to choose from!! @lcsleeds.bsky.social

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

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:

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#languages #mfl

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? 😬
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Events of campus on Thursday! Language taster sessions for Spanish and Italian plus Spanish film screening of “Esa tierra es mía” For more information visit our website: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk #languages #mfl

It’s Thursday!! Story & Rhyme session in Spanish, Leeds Language Exchange and Bookclub meeting!! Will you join us?! #languages #leedscityoflanguages

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&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...

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

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?!

Instituto Cervantes and Alliance Française 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

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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

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