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.
Is German aggressive and hard to learn? Professor Sascha Stollhans will be delivering an online workshop on 22 January, aimed @Key Stage 4/5. He will be looking at some myths about languages & explore the evidence to bust them! To sign up: bit.ly/3Nwif1i In collaboration with the Goethe-Institut UK.
Leeds is a #global city - and language skills are central to that ambition. We’re delighted to share this reflection from Karen Murgatroyd on why Leeds City of Languages plays a vital role in the city’s international outlook. @lcsleeds.bsky.social #languages
Ideas, collaboration and community in action. We’re proud to share this thoughtful reflection from Professor Andrew Thorpe on how Leeds City of Languages demonstrated the real impact of partnership, respect, understanding and language learning. @lcsleeds.bsky.social #culture #languages
#Languages and #cultures matter - to education, communities and regions. This quote from Professor Emma Cayley captures why Leeds City of Languages is such a powerful civic initiative. @lcsleeds.bsky.social @emmacayley.bsky.social
Chinese Dragon Dance and language tasters! Lots of fun for a November Sunday 😊 More information on: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/programme/ca... @lccs1966 @lcs_leeds
Leeds City of Languages is not finished yet! Last places left!! More information on: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/programme/pa...
Congratulations to the @leedscitylanguages.bsky.social organisers Sofia Martinho and Bettina Hermoso Gomez for their incredible hard work organising such an incredible programme over the last 2 weeks for the University of Leeds
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...
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...
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
Leeds City of Languages@leedscitylanguages.bsky.social · 11mo agoLook 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
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.
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
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...
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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
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
It's a pleasure working with so many partners across Leeds! @leedscitylanguages.bsky.social
Leeds City of Languages@leedscitylanguages.bsky.social · 11mo agoIt’s Thursday!! Story & Rhyme session in Spanish, Leeds Language Exchange and Bookclub meeting!! Will you join us?! #languages #leedscityoflanguages
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
Towards a Sustainable Future for #Languages in UK #Education - time for discussion and action! Join us on Friday the 21st #LeedsCityofLanguages
Leeds City of Languages@leedscitylanguages.bsky.social · 11mo agoRoundtable 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
Not to be missed! #music #Portuguese #Brazil
Leeds City of Languages@leedscitylanguages.bsky.social · 11mo agoRoundtable 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
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!
Leeds City of Languages@leedscitylanguages.bsky.social · 11mo agoHow 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!
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
Join us tomorrow for Day 2 of #LeedsCityofLanguages! @lcsleeds.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social @ucflangs.bsky.social
Leeds City of Languages@leedscitylanguages.bsky.social · 11mo agoThe first day is now over but…more tomorrow!! What’s on your list for Tuesday? 🤔 #languages #leedscityoflanguages @lcsleeds.bsky.social
