SPLAS at The University of Leeds
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Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies at The University of Leeds
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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? 😬
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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
Our next film in the SPLAS Film Club is Mamífera on November 19th at 5pm. This is a film in Catalan. No need to book, just join us on the day at Parkinson Building 1.08! In collaboration with Institut Ramon Llul @lcsleeds.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Our next film in the SPLAS Film Club is Mamífera on November 19th at 5pm. This is a film in Catalan. No need to book, just join us on the day at Parkinson Building 1.08! In collaboration with Institut Ramon Llul @lcsleeds.bsky.social
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Have you heard about the UK Linguistics Olympics? The UK Linguistics Olympiad is a national language-analysis competition for students in KS2-KS5. Free to enter!
Want to know more? Sign up to our webinar: Monday 10th November at 7:30: Book here: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/intro...
Want to know more? Sign up to our webinar: Monday 10th November at 7:30: Book here: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/intro...
November 4, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Have you heard about the UK Linguistics Olympics? The UK Linguistics Olympiad is a national language-analysis competition for students in KS2-KS5. Free to enter!
Want to know more? Sign up to our webinar: Monday 10th November at 7:30: Book here: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/intro...
Want to know more? Sign up to our webinar: Monday 10th November at 7:30: Book here: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/intro...
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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. In partnership with For Women by Women Book Club – Leeds and My Color My Heart. How to book: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/pages...
November 4, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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. In partnership with For Women by Women Book Club – Leeds and My Color My Heart. How to book: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/pages...
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In early November, children walking with lanterns can be spotted in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. The German Saturday School in Leeds (DSSL) invites families with younger children to make their own lanterns, & go for a short walk! This Saturday: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/activ...
November 4, 2025 at 8:28 PM
In early November, children walking with lanterns can be spotted in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. The German Saturday School in Leeds (DSSL) invites families with younger children to make their own lanterns, & go for a short walk! This Saturday: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/activ...
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Would you want your students to try a new language?Leeds City of Languages are offering fantastic language workshops delivered by academics in local schools. Language tasters with their description and their availability on: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/schools/ #leedscityoflanguages #languages
November 4, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Would you want your students to try a new language?Leeds City of Languages are offering fantastic language workshops delivered by academics in local schools. Language tasters with their description and their availability on: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/schools/ #leedscityoflanguages #languages
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David Binns, Director of Operations for Sanako UK & Ireland, has now delivered well in excess of 500 inspirational career talks to students stressing the importance of a second language. To book an inspirational talk, visit: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/programme/sa...
@sanako-uk.bsky.social
@sanako-uk.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
David Binns, Director of Operations for Sanako UK & Ireland, has now delivered well in excess of 500 inspirational career talks to students stressing the importance of a second language. To book an inspirational talk, visit: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/programme/sa...
@sanako-uk.bsky.social
@sanako-uk.bsky.social
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The ties between Leeds and its twin city Dortmund are of long standing. The Anglo-German Society in Dortmund has developed special online German courses. Find out more on Thursday 13th November 2025 at 4pm. Free webinar. Booking Required via: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/webin...
November 3, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The ties between Leeds and its twin city Dortmund are of long standing. The Anglo-German Society in Dortmund has developed special online German courses. Find out more on Thursday 13th November 2025 at 4pm. Free webinar. Booking Required via: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/webin...
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Multilingual students are a powerful asset. Yoshito Darmon-Shimamori, author, teacher & consultant, shares practical tools to empower EAL learners, develop a global mindset that values multilingualism. Thursday 13th Nov at 7pm. Free Webinar. Booking:
leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/webin...
leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/webin...
November 3, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Multilingual students are a powerful asset. Yoshito Darmon-Shimamori, author, teacher & consultant, shares practical tools to empower EAL learners, develop a global mindset that values multilingualism. Thursday 13th Nov at 7pm. Free Webinar. Booking:
leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/webin...
leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/webin...
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Does German really sound aggressive? Why do some people find the sound of French romantic and sexy? And how about the friendly-sounding Geordies?
In this talk we will explore where these attitudes come from and if there is any truth.
Booking on: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/programme/ta...
In this talk we will explore where these attitudes come from and if there is any truth.
Booking on: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/programme/ta...
November 3, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Does German really sound aggressive? Why do some people find the sound of French romantic and sexy? And how about the friendly-sounding Geordies?
In this talk we will explore where these attitudes come from and if there is any truth.
Booking on: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/programme/ta...
In this talk we will explore where these attitudes come from and if there is any truth.
Booking on: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/programme/ta...
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Would you like to understand the EAL label? In this webinar Prof Cecile de Cat will talk about the complex realities of EAL children and how teachers can learn to support these pupils. For more info and how to sign up: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/webin... #leedscityoflanguages #eal
November 2, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Would you like to understand the EAL label? In this webinar Prof Cecile de Cat will talk about the complex realities of EAL children and how teachers can learn to support these pupils. For more info and how to sign up: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/webin... #leedscityoflanguages #eal
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Do you like Brazilian music? Isabella Bretz and Rodrigo Lana present an intimate voice and piano concert, bringing together their own songs and interpretations of artists who have shaped their musical journey. Free/Pay as you feel Book on: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/conce...
November 2, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Do you like Brazilian music? Isabella Bretz and Rodrigo Lana present an intimate voice and piano concert, bringing together their own songs and interpretations of artists who have shaped their musical journey. Free/Pay as you feel Book on: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/conce...
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Michael Slavinsky is the founder of Languages For All, a charity which exists increase the number of modern language students at A-level and degree level from state schools. He will talk about how school collaborations! Free but booking required: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/webin...
November 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Michael Slavinsky is the founder of Languages For All, a charity which exists increase the number of modern language students at A-level and degree level from state schools. He will talk about how school collaborations! Free but booking required: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/webin...
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What could I do with a foreign language? Languages open doors in different contexts, such as in International Development, Sports Science, Teaching, Nursing or Medicine, beyond the expected countries where your specific language is spoken. Booking: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/talk-...
November 2, 2025 at 12:19 PM
What could I do with a foreign language? Languages open doors in different contexts, such as in International Development, Sports Science, Teaching, Nursing or Medicine, beyond the expected countries where your specific language is spoken. Booking: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/talk-...
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In collaboration with @trumanbooks.bsky.social you can attend dual language Storytime for under 5s in Spanish 🇪🇸 and French 🇫🇷. No need to book just come along on Thursday 14th or Tuesday 18th November and join the fun! @lcsleeds.bsky.social #languages #mfl #leedscityoflanguages
November 1, 2025 at 9:57 PM
In collaboration with @trumanbooks.bsky.social you can attend dual language Storytime for under 5s in Spanish 🇪🇸 and French 🇫🇷. No need to book just come along on Thursday 14th or Tuesday 18th November and join the fun! @lcsleeds.bsky.social #languages #mfl #leedscityoflanguages
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Have you heard about the UK Linguistics Olympics? The UK Linguistics Olympiad is a national language-analysis competition for students in KS2-KS5. Free to enter!
Want to know more? Sign up to our webinar: Monday 10th November at 7:30: Book here: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/intro...
Want to know more? Sign up to our webinar: Monday 10th November at 7:30: Book here: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/intro...
November 1, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Have you heard about the UK Linguistics Olympics? The UK Linguistics Olympiad is a national language-analysis competition for students in KS2-KS5. Free to enter!
Want to know more? Sign up to our webinar: Monday 10th November at 7:30: Book here: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/intro...
Want to know more? Sign up to our webinar: Monday 10th November at 7:30: Book here: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/intro...
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Did you know that Leeds City of Languages are offering fantastic language workshops delivered by our Academics in local schools for Key Stages 3, 4 & 5. For a list of Language tasters, & their availability check on: artsoutreach.leeds.ac.uk/our-subjects... #languages @lcsleeds.bsky.social
November 1, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Did you know that Leeds City of Languages are offering fantastic language workshops delivered by our Academics in local schools for Key Stages 3, 4 & 5. For a list of Language tasters, & their availability check on: artsoutreach.leeds.ac.uk/our-subjects... #languages @lcsleeds.bsky.social
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How can the study of languages & global cultures help you to stand out in the job market? Thursday 13th November @ 4pm. Free Webinar. Booking required: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/talk-...
This talk will reflect on why employers value foreign language skills and inter-cultural awareness.
This talk will reflect on why employers value foreign language skills and inter-cultural awareness.
November 1, 2025 at 9:24 PM
How can the study of languages & global cultures help you to stand out in the job market? Thursday 13th November @ 4pm. Free Webinar. Booking required: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/talk-...
This talk will reflect on why employers value foreign language skills and inter-cultural awareness.
This talk will reflect on why employers value foreign language skills and inter-cultural awareness.
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Would you like to see coins with hundreds of years form the University of Leeds Special Collections? This talk on coins, power and languages, by Dr Sam Gartland from Classics, is for you! Very limited spaces. Book here:
leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/talk-...
#leedscityoflanguages
leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/talk-...
#leedscityoflanguages
October 29, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Would you like to see coins with hundreds of years form the University of Leeds Special Collections? This talk on coins, power and languages, by Dr Sam Gartland from Classics, is for you! Very limited spaces. Book here:
leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/talk-...
#leedscityoflanguages
leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/talk-...
#leedscityoflanguages
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#Multilingualism is an asset! Join us for this free webinar by Yoshito Darmon-Shimamori Booking required: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/webin... #leedscityoflanguages #languages #mfluenc
October 18, 2025 at 11:41 AM
#Multilingualism is an asset! Join us for this free webinar by Yoshito Darmon-Shimamori Booking required: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/webin... #leedscityoflanguages #languages #mfluenc
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Dr Pete Watson discusses the various meanings, symbolisms and power of football in Colombia over the last decade, from the 2014 Men’s World Cup to the 2023 Women’s World Cup and asks: “What power does football really have?” Booking info on: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/talk-... #languages
November 2, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Dr Pete Watson discusses the various meanings, symbolisms and power of football in Colombia over the last decade, from the 2014 Men’s World Cup to the 2023 Women’s World Cup and asks: “What power does football really have?” Booking info on: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/talk-... #languages
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In early November, children walking with lanterns can be spotted in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. The German Saturday School Leeds (DSSL) invites families with younger children to find out more about this tradition.
All families are welcome!: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/activ...
All families are welcome!: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/activ...
November 2, 2025 at 12:04 PM
In early November, children walking with lanterns can be spotted in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. The German Saturday School Leeds (DSSL) invites families with younger children to find out more about this tradition.
All families are welcome!: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/activ...
All families are welcome!: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/activ...
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University of Leeds Libraries, in partnership with Leeds City of Languages and the Knowledge Equity Network, invites you to join an in-person event to translate Wikipedia! Booking required and limited spaces: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/programme/wo...
#languages #wikipedia #translation
#languages #wikipedia #translation
October 29, 2025 at 3:40 PM
University of Leeds Libraries, in partnership with Leeds City of Languages and the Knowledge Equity Network, invites you to join an in-person event to translate Wikipedia! Booking required and limited spaces: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/programme/wo...
#languages #wikipedia #translation
#languages #wikipedia #translation
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Leeds International Film Festival is back tomorrow! As part of our collaboration, you can catch Dr Peter Haysom-Rodríguez talking about Bye Bye Brasil on Monday. For more info on this screening check: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/bye-b... @lcsleeds.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Leeds International Film Festival is back tomorrow! As part of our collaboration, you can catch Dr Peter Haysom-Rodríguez talking about Bye Bye Brasil on Monday. For more info on this screening check: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/bye-b... @lcsleeds.bsky.social
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More Brazilian cinema! Why not explore ” Macunaíma”, part of a special section on Brazilian film on the move! Dr Victoria Adams, from the Centre for World Cinemas and Digital Cultures, will introduce the film on this screening. For more information: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/programme/ma...
October 29, 2025 at 4:09 PM
More Brazilian cinema! Why not explore ” Macunaíma”, part of a special section on Brazilian film on the move! Dr Victoria Adams, from the Centre for World Cinemas and Digital Cultures, will introduce the film on this screening. For more information: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/programme/ma...