Discover how international education can enrich learning and inspire young people to engage with the world beyond their local community. This webinar for educators brings together experienced teachers and British Council colleagues to share practical ideas for developing international partnerships, delivering collaborative projects and embedding global perspectives across the curriculum. Participants will also learn about the International School Award...
The British Library’s collections offer a fascinating window into the literary and cultural worlds of Europe and beyond. The British Museum, founded in 1753, and its celebrated Library—the predecessor of today’s British Library—began a collecting journey that expanded significantly in the 1840s, bringing books from across the world into its holdings. Since then, borders have...
Drawing on a chapter from her non-fiction, Back Up North, Ally Shepherd, explores the rich variety of accents and dialects across Northern England, from Scouse and Geordie to the speech of Cheshire, Lancashire, and – of course – Yorkshire. We will examine how language reflects the region’s identity and history of industry and migration, considering...
A free CPD event for teachers of Key Stage 3 French, German and Spanish At this CPD session (aimed at teachers of Key Stage 3 French, German and Spanish), we provide an overview of the new materials created by the Linguistics in MFL team. The materials have been co-created by academics and experienced classroom teachers to fit...
This online session for teachers in Leeds is for schools interested in developing partnerships ahead of the anticipated UK participation in the Erasmus+ 2027 application call. The session is aimed at schools that want to begin building strong, inclusive international partnerships early and co-develop high quality project ideas in preparation for the 2027 call. This is...
What impact can AI have on our languages, as vehicles for communication and repositories of knowledge? Explore the challenges and proposals for sustaining languages as living, community-led, cultural treasures in the age of AI. Our languages hold generations of human experience. Through them, communities create, interpret and share knowledge, giving meaning to the worlds we...
Bonjour! Fancy a taste of French? Join Alliance Française de Leeds for a Free online French taster session! Discover the joy of learning French in a fun, friendly and interactive lesson. Everyone at Intermediate level is welcome! No experience needed – just bring your curiosity and a little joie de vivre! In partnership with Alliance...
Bonjour! Ready to start your French journey? Join Alliance Française de Leeds for a free online French taster session for beginners! Learn your first French words and phrases in a fun, relaxed and interactive lesson. No previous knowledge needed – just bring your enthusiasm and discover how enjoyable learning French can be! À bientôt! In partnership with...
