This talk for schools introduces Exchange2Change, a programme developed by the Goethe Institut UK, enabling creative collaboration between the UK and Germany for pupils aged 14–17 with no prior German knowledge. Exchange2Change is the Goethe Institut’s vibrant youth mobility and exchange programme, connecting young people from the UK and Germany. Whether exploring creative projects, developing...
After a brief introduction - covering the pros and cons of machine translation and challenges in translating poetry - participants will choose a non-English language poem to work on. Using a literal machine translation (provided), the challenge will be to turn the clunky machine translation into poetry. Time permitting, volunteers will be invited to perform their...
In this fun and interactive workshop, participants explore the playful world of tongue twisters! Earn stickers by learning how to pronounce Portuguese tongue-twisters, from the most simple to the most tricky ones. This activity encourages language play, pronunciation skills, and confidence in speaking. Participants can aim for prizes or collect enough points to earn a special...
Beginner in Japanese? 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!
Help your students discover the opportunities that language learning can unlock. In this inspiring webinar for secondary pupils, guest speakers share their personal language-learning journeys and explain how languages have helped shape their studies, travel experiences and careers. Ideal for students considering their GCSE options, the session highlights the real-world value of languages and the...
Join us to get a glimpse of Filipino, Tagalog, and other languages from the Philippines. Learn a few new phrases and meet speakers of the language. All levels welcome.
How much do you know about Galician, a language spoken in north-west Spain? Did you know that it has more than a hundred words for “rain”? Or that Galician and Portuguese share a common medieval origin? And why is Galician TV broadcast in South America? Join this taster session to discover one of Europe's lesser-known...