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...
How does Dante's 700-year-old poem shape modern gaming, film, and music? Join Dr Laura Lucia Rossi, explore literature’s great adventure, and play judge in Dante's circles. Book your spot now! What does a 700-year-old Italian poem have to do with modern life? More than you might think. In this lively session, Dr Laura Lucia...
Ever wondered what your favourite book looks like? Bring your most-loved book and join us for couple hours where stories leap from the page onto the canvas. We provide the canvas, the paints, and the vibes - you bring the story. Translate chapters into colour and characters into strokes. No art skills needed, just a...
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...
Join a friendly weekly language exchange in the heart of Leeds! Practise speaking different languages, meet locals and internationals, and enjoy a relaxed social atmosphere over drinks. Whether you’re a beginner or fluent speaker, everyone’s welcome. In partnership with Languagexchanges.
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...
Curious about learning German or finding out more about German-speaking cultures? Join us for an engaging taster session designed for complete beginners. This interactive session will introduce you to the German language and offer insights into life and culture in German-speaking countries. Through a range of accessible activities, you will explore the language, discover interesting...
Are we in the middle of a global "extinction crisis" for languages? To quote the linguist Michael Krauss, every language is special, “a supreme achievement of a uniquely human collective genius.” Each in its own way, languages allow us to form new words, construct new sentences, and express our relationship with the natural world. This...
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...
