Sofia Martinho
@sofiamartinho.bsky.social
Associate Professor of Portuguese | Director of Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies | Languages, Cultures and Societies | University Leeds | President of TROPO UK | Co-founder of the Language Scholar Journal.
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Sofia Martinho
@sofiamartinho.bsky.social
· Oct 15
Leeds City of Languages is a vibrant celebration of the city's languages, cultures, and communities, highlighting our connections with the world.
Check out our webpage: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk #leedscityoflanguages #languages #mfl
Check out our webpage: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk #leedscityoflanguages #languages #mfl
Website & programme for #LeedsCityofLanguages now live! #Languages are for everyone and so is our programme!
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Then from 3.30pm @saschastollhans.bsky.social will be taking part in a roundtable “Towards a Sustainable Future for Languages in UK Education” organised by @leedscitylanguages.bsky.social. You can join in person in Leeds or watch the debate online: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/round...
November 21, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Then from 3.30pm @saschastollhans.bsky.social will be taking part in a roundtable “Towards a Sustainable Future for Languages in UK Education” organised by @leedscitylanguages.bsky.social. You can join in person in Leeds or watch the debate online: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/round...
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We look forward to being being involved in two exciting events today: you can join our project lead @mishee54.bsky.social at 2pm (UK time) for a webinar on “Why language teaching needs linguistics”, hosted by GLOW - register here to receive the Zoom link: glowlinguistics.org/blog/glowing...
November 21, 2025 at 8:40 AM
We look forward to being being involved in two exciting events today: you can join our project lead @mishee54.bsky.social at 2pm (UK time) for a webinar on “Why language teaching needs linguistics”, hosted by GLOW - register here to receive the Zoom link: glowlinguistics.org/blog/glowing...
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Roundtable and Q&A: Towards a Sustainable Future for Languages in UK Education. Hybrid event. Sign up via: www.eventbrite.com/e/roundtable... @lcs_leeds
November 19, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Roundtable and Q&A: Towards a Sustainable Future for Languages in UK Education. Hybrid event. Sign up via: www.eventbrite.com/e/roundtable... @lcs_leeds
What are you doing tomorrow? #Languages are for everyone! @leedscitylanguages.bsky.social @lcsleeds.bsky.social @instituto_cervantes_leeds
Look at everything that Wednesday holds for you…what will you choose?! From photo exhibitions to language tasters, concerts and much more! The language of coins has unfortunately sold out now but plenty to chose from! @lcs_leeds @instituto_cervantes_leeds
November 18, 2025 at 10:08 PM
What are you doing tomorrow? #Languages are for everyone! @leedscitylanguages.bsky.social @lcsleeds.bsky.social @instituto_cervantes_leeds
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Join us tomorrow at Luma trío concert!
Led by Chilean brothers Francisco & Oscar Carrasco, the quartet takes you on an exciting journey of the continent’s vibrant & diverse musical heritage, bringing together traditional &contemporary instruments with melodies &rhythms that tell their own stories.
Led by Chilean brothers Francisco & Oscar Carrasco, the quartet takes you on an exciting journey of the continent’s vibrant & diverse musical heritage, bringing together traditional &contemporary instruments with melodies &rhythms that tell their own stories.
November 18, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Join us tomorrow at Luma trío concert!
Led by Chilean brothers Francisco & Oscar Carrasco, the quartet takes you on an exciting journey of the continent’s vibrant & diverse musical heritage, bringing together traditional &contemporary instruments with melodies &rhythms that tell their own stories.
Led by Chilean brothers Francisco & Oscar Carrasco, the quartet takes you on an exciting journey of the continent’s vibrant & diverse musical heritage, bringing together traditional &contemporary instruments with melodies &rhythms that tell their own stories.
Fancy some great latin-american music? Playing tomorrow in Leeds:LUMA Quartert! @leedscitylanguages.bsky.social @institutocervantes.bsky.social
You can book now on: www.tickettailor.com/events/leeds...
Book Tickets – LUMA Quartet – Clothworkers Centenary Concert Hall
LUMA Quartet – Clothworkers Centenary Concert Hall, Wed 19 Nov 2025 - Led by Chilean brothers Francisco & Oscar Carrasco, the quartet takes you on an exciting journey of the continent’s vibrant an...
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November 18, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Fancy some great latin-american music? Playing tomorrow in Leeds:LUMA Quartert! @leedscitylanguages.bsky.social @institutocervantes.bsky.social
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Reminder of what is available tomorrow…what do you fancy?! A language taster? A film screening? The workshop on Portuguese tiling is sold out but you can book on any of the other activities by busting our website on leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk #languages @lcsleeds.bsky.social #mfl
November 17, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Reminder of what is available tomorrow…what do you fancy?! A language taster? A film screening? The workshop on Portuguese tiling is sold out but you can book on any of the other activities by busting our website on leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk #languages @lcsleeds.bsky.social #mfl
Public engagement with research at the heart of #LeedsCityofLanguages!
Do you want to have a look at the talks available this week? For more info visit our website leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk @lcsleeds.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Public engagement with research at the heart of #LeedsCityofLanguages!
Week 2 of #LeedsCityofLanguages!
What’s on today? Have a look at out programme…plenty to choose from!! @lcsleeds.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Week 2 of #LeedsCityofLanguages!
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You might have heard that the University of Nottingham plans to suspend all languages courses. This is very disappointing and heartbreaking.
Here you can find their petition aimed at protecting Modern Languages at Nottingham. You can show your support by signing it.
www.change.org/p/stop-the-r...
Here you can find their petition aimed at protecting Modern Languages at Nottingham. You can show your support by signing it.
www.change.org/p/stop-the-r...
Sign the Petition
Stop the removal of Modern Languages courses at the University of Nottingham!
www.change.org
November 10, 2025 at 12:26 PM
You might have heard that the University of Nottingham plans to suspend all languages courses. This is very disappointing and heartbreaking.
Here you can find their petition aimed at protecting Modern Languages at Nottingham. You can show your support by signing it.
www.change.org/p/stop-the-r...
Here you can find their petition aimed at protecting Modern Languages at Nottingham. You can show your support by signing it.
www.change.org/p/stop-the-r...
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A very insightful article on the recent threats to UK modern languages:
www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/late...
Support the petitions to stop the closures at Leicester and Nottingham, to sign click here:
www.change.org/p/save-moder...
www.change.org/p/stop-the-r...
#languages #mfl
www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/late...
Support the petitions to stop the closures at Leicester and Nottingham, to sign click here:
www.change.org/p/save-moder...
www.change.org/p/stop-the-r...
#languages #mfl
November 14, 2025 at 9:13 AM
A very insightful article on the recent threats to UK modern languages:
www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/late...
Support the petitions to stop the closures at Leicester and Nottingham, to sign click here:
www.change.org/p/save-moder...
www.change.org/p/stop-the-r...
#languages #mfl
www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/late...
Support the petitions to stop the closures at Leicester and Nottingham, to sign click here:
www.change.org/p/save-moder...
www.change.org/p/stop-the-r...
#languages #mfl
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The weekend is almost here and there’s plenty of activities to chose from! What will it be…a language taster, a concert, a language exchange? 😬
@lcsleeds.bsky.social #languages
@lcsleeds.bsky.social #languages
November 13, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The weekend is almost here and there’s plenty of activities to chose from! What will it be…a language taster, a concert, a language exchange? 😬
@lcsleeds.bsky.social #languages
@lcsleeds.bsky.social #languages
It's a pleasure working with so many partners across Leeds! @leedscitylanguages.bsky.social
It’s Thursday!! Story & Rhyme session in Spanish, Leeds Language Exchange and Bookclub meeting!! Will you join us?! #languages #leedscityoflanguages
November 12, 2025 at 10:02 PM
It's a pleasure working with so many partners across Leeds! @leedscitylanguages.bsky.social
Music in French, Spanish and Portuguese! 🎹🎤🎶🎵🎼
Have you had a look at our concerts? Free or pay as you feel, there’s something for everyone! Have a look!! leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk
November 12, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Music in French, Spanish and Portuguese! 🎹🎤🎶🎵🎼
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Events of campus on Thursday! Language taster sessions for Spanish and Italian plus Spanish film screening of “Esa tierra es mía” For more information visit our website: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk #languages #mfl
November 12, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Events of campus on Thursday! Language taster sessions for Spanish and Italian plus Spanish film screening of “Esa tierra es mía” For more information visit our website: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk #languages #mfl
#LeedsCityofLanguages working with our fantastic partners across Leeds!
This week we have story and rhyme sessions for under 5s and Bookclub at The Little Bookshop as activities within the community! Fancy joining in?!
November 12, 2025 at 9:25 AM
#LeedsCityofLanguages working with our fantastic partners across Leeds!
Towards a Sustainable Future for #Languages in UK #Education - time for discussion and action! Join us on Friday the 21st #LeedsCityofLanguages
Roundtable and Q&A: Towards a Sustainable Future for Languages in UK Education where a range of experts from school to higher education, government organisations, as well as the charitable and commercial sectors, will present their responses to the current crisis in language learning in the UK
November 12, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Towards a Sustainable Future for #Languages in UK #Education - time for discussion and action! Join us on Friday the 21st #LeedsCityofLanguages
Roundtable and Q&A: Towards a Sustainable Future for Languages in UK Education where a range of experts from school to higher education, government organisations, as well as the charitable and commercial sectors, will present their responses to the current crisis in language learning in the UK
November 12, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Fancy some music in French, Spanish or Portuguese? #LeedsCityofLanguages
Have you had a look at our concerts? Free or pay as you feel, there’s something for everyone! Have a look!! leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk
November 11, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Fancy some music in French, Spanish or Portuguese? #LeedsCityofLanguages
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Instituto Cervantes and Alliance Française are offering free taster sessions in Spanish and French! Last few spaces left! Book via: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/programme/ #languages #tasters @lcsleeds.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Instituto Cervantes and Alliance Française are offering free taster sessions in Spanish and French! Last few spaces left! Book via: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/programme/ #languages #tasters @lcsleeds.bsky.social
Free language tasters for beginners this week! Look at the #LeedsCityofLanguages programme! We're spoilt for choice!
How about trying a language taster for a new language? All of these will take place this week on campus! Which one will you choose!? #languages #mfl #leedscityoflanguages No need to book, just turn in!
November 11, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Free language tasters for beginners this week! Look at the #LeedsCityofLanguages programme! We're spoilt for choice!
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Discover the beauty and flow of Chinese calligraphy! Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the art of brush and ink, explore traditional techniques, and create your own calligraphy piece to take home. No experience needed - all welcome!Free
Thursday 20th November at 2pm Parkinson B.08
Thursday 20th November at 2pm Parkinson B.08
November 11, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Discover the beauty and flow of Chinese calligraphy! Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the art of brush and ink, explore traditional techniques, and create your own calligraphy piece to take home. No experience needed - all welcome!Free
Thursday 20th November at 2pm Parkinson B.08
Thursday 20th November at 2pm Parkinson B.08
Join us tomorrow for Day 2 of #LeedsCityofLanguages! @lcsleeds.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social @ucflangs.bsky.social
The first day is now over but…more tomorrow!! What’s on your list for Tuesday? 🤔 #languages #leedscityoflanguages @lcsleeds.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Join us tomorrow for Day 2 of #LeedsCityofLanguages! @lcsleeds.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social @ucflangs.bsky.social
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... we’re starting off strong, as there are even more events today. Check them out:
🔤 Talk: A is for Allegiance – British Library
🧑🏫 Webinar: Languages for All – School Collaborations
🧠 Webinar: UK Linguistics Olympiad Introduction
🇬🇷 Greek Language Taster
☕ Global Café at Common Ground
🔤 Talk: A is for Allegiance – British Library
🧑🏫 Webinar: Languages for All – School Collaborations
🧠 Webinar: UK Linguistics Olympiad Introduction
🇬🇷 Greek Language Taster
☕ Global Café at Common Ground
November 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM
... we’re starting off strong, as there are even more events today. Check them out:
🔤 Talk: A is for Allegiance – British Library
🧑🏫 Webinar: Languages for All – School Collaborations
🧠 Webinar: UK Linguistics Olympiad Introduction
🇬🇷 Greek Language Taster
☕ Global Café at Common Ground
🔤 Talk: A is for Allegiance – British Library
🧑🏫 Webinar: Languages for All – School Collaborations
🧠 Webinar: UK Linguistics Olympiad Introduction
🇬🇷 Greek Language Taster
☕ Global Café at Common Ground
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We had a full room in our Leeds City of Languages Year Abroad Photo Exhibition Opening this morning! Thank you to everybody who joined us!
Join us for two packed weeks celebrating languages, culture & connection — with taster sessions, workshops, school events, and more across Leeds and campus.
Join us for two packed weeks celebrating languages, culture & connection — with taster sessions, workshops, school events, and more across Leeds and campus.
November 10, 2025 at 2:49 PM
We had a full room in our Leeds City of Languages Year Abroad Photo Exhibition Opening this morning! Thank you to everybody who joined us!
Join us for two packed weeks celebrating languages, culture & connection — with taster sessions, workshops, school events, and more across Leeds and campus.
Join us for two packed weeks celebrating languages, culture & connection — with taster sessions, workshops, school events, and more across Leeds and campus.