If you are missing the World Cup or you are interested in football and Latin American countries, you can listen to Dr Pete Watson @drpetewatson.bsky.social being interviewed at “Corresponsales en línea” yesterday on radiocut.fm/radiostation...

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Or maybe…the podcast 'Why can't England win?' Inthis episode, the focus is on the impact of memories, press narratives, identities and cultural values on World Cup performances, explaining defeat and victory, success and failure. Give it a listen on: open.spotify.com/episode/5Qoh...

You Have To Say That's Magnificent: Can England Ever Win?

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Missing the World Cup? Read: Colombia - whose shirt is it anyway? worldcupanalysis.ws/paris-2024/c... a short article where @drpetewatson.bsky.social discusses politics and the politicization of football around the presidential election for the World Cup analysis project.

Congratulations to our student Sophia Hinchley, who just got publishes an essay on Santomean poet Conceição Lima!! You can read the piece on the digital magazine Buala: www.buala.org/en/to-read/t...

Looking forward to the World Cup? How about ñistening to this deep dive into Mexico’s participation ans non partixiparion in the World Cup since 1930? By our very own @drpetewatson.bsky.social #mexico #football #worldcup Listen to it on: yourboystookahellofabeating.substack.com/p/you-have-t...

You Have To Say That's Magnificent: Mexico

The final part of our trio of podcasts about the upcoming World Cup hosts heads down to Mexico to talk El Tri and their World Cup history: a tale of repeated frustration amid the occasional high point...

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If you are into Spanish cinema you should listen to the latest episode of Palomitas, with special guest @drpetewatson.bsky.social where he talks about Princesas by Fernando León de Aranoa, 2005. A film about sex work, race, migration, and labour. You can listen to it on: tinyurl.com/zc6vz9vv

Last night we celebrated the project Researching Forgotten Stories of Latin American Sport. Led by @drpetewatson.bsky.social two students have recorded a podcast and 2 posters about their research. You can listen to it on: open.spotify.com/episode/11P6...

In this episode Dr Pete Watson discusses Fernando Trueba’s Oscar winning film Belle Epoque! Give it a listen and learn about this 992 little gem with a great cast!

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My episode discussing Fernando Trueba’s Oscar winning film Belle Epoque has just come out on @matthewhilborn.bsky.social’s excellent Palomitas podcast; open.spotify.com/episode/6mzm... Do give it a listen, and subscribe, like and share with friends, colleagues and students interested in Spanish film

In for a treat as the 230th episode of the podcast,🎙️ 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’ is on You Tube now with an interview where Dr. Peter J. Watson @drpetewatson.bsky.social discusses the Colombian Futbol-1994 to the 2014 World Cup www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Cyx...

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Are you interested in Latin American football? Listen to this podcast where @drpetewatson.bsky.social discussed the cultural significance of Diego Maradona on the fifth anniversary of his death #football #Maradona #LatinAmericanFootball

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On the fifth anniversary of his passing, listen to my podcast with @drpetewatson.bsky.social on the cultural significance of Diego #Maradona Spotify link: open.spotify.com/episode/35ID... Or find it wherever you get your podcasts

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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-...

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

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...

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

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.

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

#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