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Get ready for an exciting adventure filled with football, friendship, laughter and mystery! Join us for a special family screening of Los Futbolísimos (The Footballers), a Spanish comedy adventure directed by Miguel Ángel Lamata and based on the popular children's book series by Roberto Santiago. Meet Pakete and his friends, a group of young footballers...
Join us for a relaxed Saturday afternoon language exchange at the peaceful and welcoming World Peace Café. Practise speaking different languages, meet new people from around the world, and enjoy friendly conversations over tea and coffee. Open to all levels — whether you’re just starting out or already fluent! In partnership with Languagexchange.
A one-hour taster session for Cymraeg for absolute beginners with an experienced speaker and language teacher. We'll cover a few phrases to get a conversation started as well as practising the longest place name in Wales. At the end of the session you'll be able to introduce yourself and talk about yourself a little bit...
Join us to get a glimpse of Catalan language and culture. Learn a few new phrases and meet speakers of the language. All levels welcome. In partnership with Institut Ramon Llull.
The purpose of the Thinking Strategically series is to bring researchers in the subject area together to discuss issues of major concern and to ensure that, as a disciplinary community, we can ensure effective, joined-up action at all levels for the future development of the study of languages and cultures. In this session, Cathy Hampton...
Have you ever met someone who has "a lot of tin", felt "with the olive oils", or had "a flea behind your ear"? Join our Portuguese Taster Session and discover why Portuguese people spend years "turning chickens", tell others to "go comb monkeys", and celebrate success by "breaking all the crockery"! Come and uncover the...
From slang and texting to gender-neutral pronouns, why do linguistic innovations provoke such strong reactions? Discover why language change sparks controversy and what linguists really think. From new pronouns and texting abbreviations to slang, borrowed words, and changing grammar, language is constantly evolving. Yet every new development seems to provoke complaints that language is being...
Curious about Slovene? Join our engaging taster session to explore interesting facts about Slovenia, learn how to pronounce Slovene words, and practise a short dialogue. Along the way, we’ll highlight some of the fascinating linguistic features that make Slovene unique. No prior knowledge needed – just bring your curiosity and love for languages!
Cantonese is an agile, expressive, and kinetic world language. This interactive talk invites the general public to explore Cantonese through the everyday lenses that give it life: culinary habits, musical cadence, and contemporary pop culture. We begin at the bustling diner table, where iconic comfort food culture doubles as a masterclass in pragmatic urban communication...
Beginner in Spanish? Join our fun, weekly sessions where you’ll play games with peers and fluent speakers. Build confidence, make friends, and learn through play – no pressure, just good vibes! Open to all students. Volunteer spots available!