School of Education, Languages and Linguistics

Don't miss today's #CPD webinar when we look at the topic of transition for languages learners and how to overcome the key challenges. Join discussion with key educators. Register: bit.ly/3VFNWaJ #mfltwitterati #edutwitter @GI_London1 @Schools_British

13 February 1947: Wolfgang Borchert's 'Draußen vor der Tür' is premiered as a radio play Vor 70 Jahren - deutschlandfunkkultur.de/vor-70-jahren-… via @dlfkultur

Good morning #Portsmouth Grey again #WednesdayMotivation #MidweekVibes

Learning another language means experiencing new cultures, perspectives and ways of thinking. It connects you to people, history, music, food, art and a lot more. Whatever you love in life, a language will make it even richer. That’s why languages make a difference to everyone.

👪 Toddlers, tweens and pensioners: more words for talking about age dictionaryblog.cambridge.org/2025/01/15/tod… via @CambridgeWords

10 February 1898: Bertolt Brecht is born in Augsburg. Here's a @BBCRadio4 programme on his poem 'Vergnügungen', a list of pleasures, which moves from “the first look out of the window in the morning” to “being friendly”. bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

Good morning #Portsmouth Welcome to the new working week #MondayMotivation

Another language is not just a new way of communicating. It’s an insight into another way of life. It’s your introduction to another culture’s music, sport, food, joy and fun. It’s a connection with other human beings. It’s a more open outlook on the world.

‘I didn’t think I’d be able to sing in Welsh’: artists’ pride on show for music day theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/f… via @guardian

Research has revealed that a hairy crustacean – dubbed The #HoffCrab for its hairy appearance – is the first species in its family to show different claw characteristics between sexes. More here: bit.ly/4gD1ue4 @UoPScience @UoPMarineBiol #Hoff #PortsmouthUni #Crab

@portsmouthuni PGR induction day one underway at the beautiful Queens Hotel in Portsmouth. #PortsmouthUni

Secondary pupils!🗣️Where will languages take you? 🌍Watch our webinar to hear real stories of how language skills opened doors - from travel to careers💡 Plus a Q&A with pupils. 📽️ Watch now: ow.ly/lfft50UU8F5 #ScotlandLovesLanguages #LanguageTrendsScotland

OED #WordOfTheDay: livre de chevet, n. Esp. in French contexts: a bedside book; a favourite book. View the entry: oxford.ly/40ZSV8g

Good morning #Portsmouth #FridayMotivation #FridayFeeling

#ParkBuilding with surrounding people, buildings and cars. #UniversityofPortsmouth

German study finds that complex languages may be more efficient for communication phys.org/news/2025-02-c… via @physorg_com

Your school French is the start of a fascinating, lifelong journey. Not only is it your introduction to multiple continents, cultures & communities, but it's your gateway to Spanish, German, Arabic and Chinese. It's your first step on an endless exciting voyage around the world.

Upcoming: Dr Fatima Rajina, Senior Legacy in Action Research Fellow at the Stephen Lawrence Research Centre at De Montfort University Title: The Politics of Dress and Language in the British Bangladeshi Muslim Community in the East End. 19th February, 12pm, Milldam LE1.01

'Word of Mouth': @MichaelRosenYes finds out from linguist Professor David Adger how he invents new languages for TV series and films bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0… via @BBCRadio4