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Language and Culture Exchange: Leeds Language Exchange

Date
, 2-4.30pm
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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.

Language Taster: Catalan

Date
, 2-3pm
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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.  

Webinar: Thinking Strategically - Attitudes to Modern Foreign Language Learning at KS4

Date
, 12pm-1:15pm
Category

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...

Talk: Why language change makes people angry - and why it shouldn't, by Professor Sascha Stollhans 

Date
, 5-6pm
Category

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...

Language Taster: Slovene

Date
, 4-5pm
Category

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!

Language Taster: Cantonese

Date
, 15:00 – 16:30
Category

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...

Games Session - Say & Play: Spanish

Date
, 1pm-2pm
Category

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!

Language and Culture Taster: Pivo, pivovary a pivovarnictví: a cultural and linguistic tour of the Czech Republic and the language of beer!

Date
, 13:00 – 14:00
Category

Beer has a long-standing history in the Czech lands (and specifically in Bohemia), with the earliest official records of brewing dating from 993 AD, and it is deeply rooted within Czech culture and society as well as being a matter of great national pride. The Czech Republic typically tops the list of countries for beer...

Cantonese Conversation Club

Date
, 12:00 – 13:00
Category

Join our fortnightly sessions to build confidence, make friends and learn through friendly, informal conversation. All levels welcome. Volunteer opportunities available. Every two weeks on Thursdays, 12-1pm. For up-to-date dates and times, check the Language Zone's What's On.