In for a treat as the 230th episode of the podcast,🎙️ 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’ is on You Tube now with an interview where Dr. Peter J. Watson @drpetewatson.bsky.social discusses the Colombian Futbol-1994 to the 2014 World Cup www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Cyx...
Are you interested in Latin American football? Listen to this podcast where @drpetewatson.bsky.social discussed the cultural significance of Diego Maradona on the fifth anniversary of his death #football #Maradona #LatinAmericanFootball
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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It's Day 1 of #LeedsCityofLanguages! @lcsleeds.bsky.social @ilcs.bsky.social @ucflangs.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social
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
Ever wondered what your favourite book looks like? Bring your most-loved book and join us for couple hours where stories leap from the page onto the canvas. In partnership with For Women by Women Book Club – Leeds and My Color My Heart. How to book: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/pages...
In early November, children walking with lanterns can be spotted in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. The German Saturday School in Leeds (DSSL) invites families with younger children to make their own lanterns, & go for a short walk! This Saturday: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/activ...
Would you want your students to try a new language?Leeds City of Languages are offering fantastic language workshops delivered by academics in local schools. Language tasters with their description and their availability on: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/schools/ #leedscityoflanguages #languages
David Binns, Director of Operations for Sanako UK & Ireland, has now delivered well in excess of 500 inspirational career talks to students stressing the importance of a second language. To book an inspirational talk, visit: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/programme/sa...
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The ties between Leeds and its twin city Dortmund are of long standing. The Anglo-German Society in Dortmund has developed special online German courses. Find out more on Thursday 13th November 2025 at 4pm. Free webinar. Booking Required via: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/webin...
Multilingual students are a powerful asset. Yoshito Darmon-Shimamori, author, teacher & consultant, shares practical tools to empower EAL learners, develop a global mindset that values multilingualism. Thursday 13th Nov at 7pm. Free Webinar. Booking:
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Does German really sound aggressive? Why do some people find the sound of French romantic and sexy? And how about the friendly-sounding Geordies?
In this talk we will explore where these attitudes come from and if there is any truth.
Booking on: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/programme/ta...
Webinar: Oracy is for everyone, by Prof Stephen Coleman
Oracy is about enabling every young person to leave school with the confidence to speak in ways that will allow them to flourish.
Wednesday 12th November at 4pm. Free. Webinar. Booking required: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/webin...
Would you like to understand the EAL label? In this webinar Prof Cecile de Cat will talk about the complex realities of EAL children and how teachers can learn to support these pupils. For more info and how to sign up: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/webin... #leedscityoflanguages #eal
Do you like Brazilian music? Isabella Bretz and Rodrigo Lana present an intimate voice and piano concert, bringing together their own songs and interpretations of artists who have shaped their musical journey. Free/Pay as you feel Book on: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/conce...
Michael Slavinsky is the founder of Languages For All, a charity which exists increase the number of modern language students at A-level and degree level from state schools. He will talk about how school collaborations! Free but booking required: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/webin...
In early November, children walking with lanterns can be spotted in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. The German Saturday School Leeds (DSSL) invites families with younger children to find out more about this tradition.
All families are welcome!: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/activ...
Dr Pete Watson discusses the various meanings, symbolisms and power of football in Colombia over the last decade, from the 2014 Men’s World Cup to the 2023 Women’s World Cup and asks: “What power does football really have?” Booking info on: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/talk-... #languages
#Multilingualism is an asset! Join us for this free webinar by Yoshito Darmon-Shimamori Booking required: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/webin... #leedscityoflanguages #languages #mfluenc
Would you like to see coins with hundreds of years form the University of Leeds Special Collections? This talk on coins, power and languages, by Dr Sam Gartland from Classics, is for you! Very limited spaces. Book here:
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How can the study of languages & global cultures help you to stand out in the job market? Thursday 13th November @ 4pm. Free Webinar. Booking required: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/talk-...
This talk will reflect on why employers value foreign language skills and inter-cultural awareness.
Did you know that Leeds City of Languages are offering fantastic language workshops delivered by our Academics in local schools for Key Stages 3, 4 & 5. For a list of Language tasters, & their availability check on: artsoutreach.leeds.ac.uk/our-subjects... #languages @lcsleeds.bsky.social
Have you heard about the UK Linguistics Olympics? The UK Linguistics Olympiad is a national language-analysis competition for students in KS2-KS5. Free to enter!
Want to know more? Sign up to our webinar: Monday 10th November at 7:30: Book here: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/intro...
In collaboration with @trumanbooks.bsky.social you can attend dual language Storytime for under 5s in Spanish 🇪🇸 and French 🇫🇷. No need to book just come along on Thursday 14th or Tuesday 18th November and join the fun! @lcsleeds.bsky.social #languages #mfl #leedscityoflanguages
What could I do with a foreign language? Languages open doors in different contexts, such as in International Development, Sports Science, Teaching, Nursing or Medicine, beyond the expected countries where your specific language is spoken. Booking: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/talk-...
University of Leeds Libraries, in partnership with Leeds City of Languages and the Knowledge Equity Network, invites you to join an in-person event to translate Wikipedia! Booking required and limited spaces: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/programme/wo...
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Leeds International Film Festival is back tomorrow! As part of our collaboration, you can catch Dr Peter Haysom-Rodríguez talking about Bye Bye Brasil on Monday. For more info on this screening check: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/bye-b... @lcsleeds.bsky.social
More Brazilian cinema! Why not explore ” Macunaíma”, part of a special section on Brazilian film on the move! Dr Victoria Adams, from the Centre for World Cinemas and Digital Cultures, will introduce the film on this screening. For more information: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/programme/ma...
Pages and brushes: a celebration of visual language. Saturday 22nd November. Booking Required.
This is more than just a painting experience, it’s a journey into your favourite story!
How to book: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/pages...
In partnership with For Women by Women Book Club
The AULC is now on Bluesky! Give them a flow 😊 #languages #languagelearning #highereducation