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...
Curious about Mongolian language and culture? Join us for an interactive journey into the rich traditions of Mongolian communities! Discover the beauty of traditional Mongolian writing, learn some everyday expressions, and explore how language connects with music, dance, storytelling and cultural heritage. From the legendary Jangar epic to the distinctive sounds of traditional Mongolian music...
This session explores bilingualism and bilingual education, answers common questions, and gives participants a chance to share experiences and discuss the benefits and challenges of being bilingual. Bilingualism and bilingual education Dr. Conceição Pereira (Newcastle University – Camões, I.P.) In a globalised world characterised by constant communication in many different languages, speaking more than one language...
What happens when a hyper-connected, phone-addicted city kid is suddenly exiled to a Wi-Fi-free corner of rural Sicily? Gioia Mia (Sweetheart) is a multi-award-winning Italian feature debut by director Margherita Spampinato that captures the humorous and moving collision between two completely different worlds. The film brings together Italian screen legend Aurora Quattrocchi, as the devout, set-in-her-ways aunt Gela, and her nephew, ten-year-old Nico, in...
Join Jody for a lunchtime conversation club which aims to improve confidence in spoken French. The goal of the hour is to meet each other where we're at with our French communication and depending on what participants want to get out of it on the day, we may chat about everyday topics or try playing...
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!
Willkommen in Dortmund! - Ein Ausflug in die deutsche Partnerstadt von Leeds Waren Sie schon mal in Dortmund? Wenn nicht, möchten Ihre deutsche Partnerstadt kennenlernen? Und sprechen Sie etwas Deutsch und möchten Sie eine kurze Auffrischung mitmachen? Wenn die Antwort auf diese Fragen JA lautet, laden wir Sie ein, bei diesem kurzen Übungskurs mitzumachen. Mit...
Discover the beauty of Persian (Farsi) language and culture! Learn simple greetings and phrases while exploring Persian script, poetry, food, traditions, and celebrations like Nowruz. A fun introduction to the rich cultures of Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan.