Our project member @saschastollhans.bsky.social (@lcsleeds.bsky.social) has penned an informative piece on the use of gender-neutral pronouns in language exams and the way in which language teaching responds to linguistic change: theconversation.com/gender-neutr... @uk.theconversation.com

Gender-neutral pronouns in French exams: how language classrooms respond to linguistic change

Should language teaching describe how a language is used, or how it should be used?

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Sascha Stollhans@saschastollhans.bsky.social · last mo.

Allowing #gender-#inclusive and gender-neutral forms in exams reflects the evolving nature of #languages and the need to balance standardised #teaching with responsiveness to societal change: theconversation.com/gender-neutr... @uk.theconversation.com #linguistics #MFL #French #German #language

Should language teaching describe how a language is used, or how it should be used?

Gender-neutral pronouns in French exams: how language classrooms respond to linguistic change

Should language teaching describe how a language is used, or how it should be used?

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Have you heard the recent House of Lords debate led by Baroness Coussins (Chair of the APPG for Modern Languages), which addresses language education across schools and universities in the UK? Baroness Coussins’ intervention is at 15:37 and can be viewed here: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...

Happy #ShoutOutForGerman week! Learning #German has lots of benefits, it’s fun and not as hard as some may think: theconversation.com/learning-ger... @uk.theconversation.com @goethe-institut-uk.bsky.social @daad-uk-ireland.bsky.social @uk.diplo.de @ags-gbi.bsky.social @britgerassoc.bsky.social

Learning German has many benefits for young people – and it’s not as hard as its reputation suggests

Learning a language gives you unique insights into different cultures, societies and perspectives.

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“2025 in review: making the case for #linguistics in language teaching and learning” - Find out more about our activities in 2025, including publications, talks, new materials, and public engagement, and read about some of our plans for 2026: www.linkedin.com/pulse/2025-r... #MFL #languages

2025 in review: making the case for linguistics in language teaching and learning

Our project is concerned with exploring and explaining the relationship between linguistics (the analytical and critical study of language) and language education, especially within a UK context. We a...

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Great news that the Languages Research Database is now live, including our entry “Linguistics makes language learning more relevant and attractive for pupils”: university-council-for-languages.org/research/lin... #linguistics #languages #languagelearning

UCFL - University Council For Languages@ucflangs.bsky.social · 8mo ago

🎉 Excellent news! Our Languages Research Database is now live! Check it out here: university-council-for-languages.org/research/lan...

Our @saschastollhans.bsky.social has commented on the recent good news concerning our re-entry to the Erasmus+ scheme: theconversation.com/uk-to-re-joi... @euerasmusplus.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu @ucflangs.bsky.social #Erasmus

UK to re-join Erasmus+ – here are six benefits of the European exchange scheme

Erasmus+ an accessible and well-supported programme.

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The Conversation UK@uk.theconversation.com · 8mo ago

Erasmus+ an accessible and well-supported programme.

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...

This free online workshop “From linguistic research to classroom practice: how different perspectives shape #grammar #teaching” may be of interest to teachers on here: linguisticsinmfl.co.uk/events/works... #edusky #langsky #linguistics @inmfl.bsky.social @saschastollhans.bsky.social

“Does #German sound aggressive and #French romantic?” All invited to this public talk about attitudes to #languages by project member @saschastollhans.bsky.social taking place on 18 November at @universityofleeds.bsky.social: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/talk-... #LeedsCityOfLanguages

Leeds City of Languages@leedscitylanguages.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Does #German really sound aggressive? Why do some people find the sound of #French romantic and sexy? And how about the friendly-sounding Geordies? Join us for a public lecture by Prof Sascha Stollhans. 👉 Find out more: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/talk-... @saschastollhans.bsky.social

✨ New OASIS Summary! ✨ ▶️Including linguistics in A-level language classes is easy and effective according to teachers www.oasis-database.org/details/mctu...

This sounds like a great initiative! We look forward to exploring it and contributing!

Jess Hampton@jess-hampton.bsky.social · 10mo ago

We’re launching Languaging, a new wiki created to act as a collaborative space for embedding Linguistics in teaching. Join us for the launch Mon 3 Nov 4-5pm www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/borderscap... Explore the wiki and share the event languaging.fandom.com/wiki/Languag...

Alliance Française Leeds are offering free online French lessons as part of Leeds City of Languages. If you would like to find out more about them and how to sign up check our website: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/onlin... #leedscityoflanguages #french #languages

We are delighted to support @leedscitylanguages.bsky.social - a two-week celebration of languages, cultures and global connections! Take a look at the varied programme of over 80 events taking place in and around Leeds and online, and the dedicated resources page for schools! #LeedsCityOfLanguages

Leeds City of Languages@leedscitylanguages.bsky.social · 10mo ago

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

We aren't quite on the summer roadshow yet, but you will find us next at Generative Linguistics in the Old World (GLOW) conference with @mishee54.bsky.social representing #edusky #langsky #linguistics

📣 Follow our brandnew LinkedIn page for project updates and more resources: “Linguistics in MFL” www.linkedin.com/company/ling...

Linguistics in MFL | LinkedIn

Linguistics in MFL | 36 followers on LinkedIn. Making the case for the place of linguistics in school-based language teaching and learning. | The ‘Linguistics in Modern Foreign Languages’ (or MFL) Pro...

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#ualberta #lingq #espacelift | Anne-José Villeneuve

Avez-vous déjà entendu parler du langage inclusif? Ça vous intrigue? Joignez-vous à la conférence de David Heap (U Western Ontario), intitulée "Le langage inclusif: pourquoi, comment et pour qui?" lun...

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Rethinking language education in the school curriculum in England www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Rethinking language education in the school curriculum in England

This Special Collection comprises contributions to the debate on languages across the school curriculum from leading researchers and practitioners in the field. It aims to support the strengthening...

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It's been a busy summer for @inmfl ! We recently won @newcastleuni.bsky.social's Inclusive Education, Life Long Learning and CPD Award. For teachers interested in our project here's a little video about us: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NT9R... #linguistics #edusky

Inclusive Education, Life Long Learning and CPD Award - Linguistics in Modern Foreign Languages

YouTube video by Newcastle University Engagement

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The team - represented here by @mishee54.bsky.social @jrkasstan.bsky.social - at #SLE this week to make the case that the govt’s curriculum review is an opportunity to reimagine how we can deliver language teaching. More here: linguisticsinmfl.co.uk/wp-content/u... #edusky #linguistics

Jonathan Kasstan@jrkasstan.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Off to #SLE today in #Bordeaux to give not one but two talks. societaslinguistica.eu/sle2025/ @inmfl.bsky.social will be represented in the #linguistics outreach session with @mishee54.bsky.social

The *53rd* Cambridge Romance #Linguistics Seminar is coming down the pipe (6-7 Jan 2026) - very friendly and informal/great for PhDs (with a sterling conference dinner if the budget will stretch) - CfP for a very doable 300 word abstract here: linguistlist.org/issues/36/22... #edusky #langsky

LINGUIST List 36.2251 Confs: Cambridge Romance Linguistics Seminar 53 (United Kingdom)

The LINGUIST List, International Linguistics Community Online.

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Including linguistics in A-level language classes is easy and effective according to teachers: an accessible summary of our 2024 @berj-2025.bsky.social study (doi.org/10.1002/berj...) is now available via @oasisdatabase.bsky.social: www.oasis-database.org/details/mctu... #linguistics #languages

Linguistics in MFL Project@inmfl.bsky.social · last yr.

There is now a 🔓 1-page summary of our @berj-2025.bsky.social paper on co-creating #linguistics materials with teachers on the OASIS database 👉 www.oasis-database.org/details/mctu... #langsky #mflsky #edusky

There is now a 🔓 1-page summary of our @berj-2025.bsky.social paper on co-creating #linguistics materials with teachers on the OASIS database 👉 www.oasis-database.org/details/mctu... #langsky #mflsky #edusky

Our work was cited in the new @hepi-news.bsky.social report as an example of how #linguistics can help to reverted the decline in language learning in schools 👇

Higher Education Policy Institute@hepi-news.bsky.social · last yr.

New Post: New report shows a catastrophic decline in formal language learning www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/07/31/n...

New HEPI report calls for urgent action on revitalising language learning - @ucflangs.bsky.social welcomes the release of a new HEPI report, sponsored by Duolingo, thqt highlights the urgent need to support and improve the uptake of languages: university-council-for-languages.org/2025/07/31/n...

New HEPI report calls for urgent action on revitalising language learning

UCFL welcomes the release of a new HEPI report, sponsored by Duolingo, that highlights the urgent need for action to support and improve the uptake of languages at school level and beyond. It empha…

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Evidence for the cognitive advantages of #bilingualism may be inconclusive, but it’s still a superpower! #edusky #langsky #mflsky #linguistics

The UCFL small grant scheme is currently open for applications, with a deadline on 4 July: university-council-for-languages.org/ucml-small-g... Applications for the Postgraduate Bursaries are also welcomed, with the same application deadline : university-council-for-languages.org/ucml-pg-burs....

UCFL Small Grants Scheme

UCFL Small Grants Scheme The Scheme: Context Following targeted support to UCFL representative groups in the devolved regions/jurisdictions, UCFL has made available small-scale grant funding to fac…

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Another #language piece in the @theconversation.com @uk.theconversation.com (by our own @saschastollhans.bsky.social) focusing on #German and the benefit of language learning/of a curriculum that introduces students to #linguistics and linguistic concepts theconversation.com/learning-ger... #edusky

Learning German has many benefits for young people – and it’s not as hard as its reputation suggests

Learning a language gives you unique insights into different cultures, societies and perspectives.

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Linguistics in MFL Project@inmfl.bsky.social · last yr.

🚨Following the Curriculum and Assessment Review Interim Report, we share thoughts on how a languages curriculum enriched with #linguistics can address challenges for languages study in schools theconversation.com/linguistics-... #edusky #langsky @languageonthemove.bsky.social @ucflangs.bsky.social

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Free Thinking - Language - BBC Sounds

Matthew Sweet and guests explore the way language unites and divides us.

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Qui dort dîne ? Pourcentage d’utilisation du mot #dîner au sens de « repas du midi » - 1995 vs 2015