This online workshop explores how Plain Language and Easy Language can make public administration communication more accessible, transparent, and inclusive for people with diverse characteristics, from the lay citizen not necessarily knowing technical jargon to citizens with reading difficulties. These include, among others, people with intellectual disabilities, dyslexia, low literacy skills, little command of the...
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...
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 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...