Language Taster: Catalan
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.
Programme & Events
Discover the exciting programme of Leeds City of Languages 2026, taking place from 9–22 November. From concerts and performances to films, creative workshops, language taster sessions, talks and cultural exchanges, there's something for everyone, whether you're joining us in Leeds or online.
Explore events by date, language or type of activity to find what interests you, or browse the full programme for an overview of everything taking place.
Most events are free and everyone is welcome!
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Webinar: Thinking Strategically - Attitudes to Modern Foreign Language Learning at KS4
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...
Story & Rhyme session in Mandarin at Leeds City Library
Join us at local libraries across Leeds for fun sessions of sharing stories and rhymes with time to play in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. A great opportunity to meet with others and join the library as part of your visit. Free event for under fives and their grown ups, just turn up. This is...
Story & Rhyme session in French at Wetherby library
Join us at local libraries across Leeds for fun sessions of sharing stories and rhymes with time to play in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. A great opportunity to meet with others and join the library as part of your visit. Free event for under fives and their grown ups, just turn up. This is...
Language Taster: Let's Talk Cockney
Marc Steward and Bella Della-Savina from the Careers Centre at the University of Leeds will present this workshop about the famous London dialect - Cockney Rhyming Slang. You can find out more about its history, its use in popular culture and reflect also on your own native language and how it is used in everyday...
Teacher Webinar: Bring the World into your Classroom, by the British Council
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...
Workshop: Portuguese Idioms
Have you ever met someone who has "a lot of tin", felt "with the olive oils", or had "a flea behind your ear"? Join our Portuguese Taster Session and discover why Portuguese people spend years "turning chickens", tell others to "go comb monkeys", and celebrate success by "breaking all the crockery"! Come and uncover the...
Language and Culture Exchange: Leeds Language Exchange
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.
CPD Webinar: Easy Language and Plain Language for the Public Administration
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...
Talk: Why language change makes people angry - and why it shouldn't, by Professor Sascha Stollhans
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...