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@saschastollhans.bsky.social
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Linguist | Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor: Student Education and Experience (Arts, Humanities and Cultures, University of Leeds) | @inmfl.bsky.social co-lead | Own views | he/him ahc.leeds.ac.uk/languages/staff/432…

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Sascha Stollhans @saschastollhans.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The new issue of The Linguist is out now - with a short article by me about gender-inclusive language and linguistic change in language learning (republished from @uk.theconversation.com: doi.org/10.64628/AB....): www.ciol.org.uk/thelinguist
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Higher Education Policy Institute @hepi-news.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
New Post: Back to Erasmus+: the value of international exchange www.hepi.ac.uk/2026/09/03/b...
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Back to Erasmus+: the value of international exchange - HEPI
Join the Policy Institute at King’s College London and HEPI on Tuesday 15 September, from 6.30pm to 7.45pm, at Bush House, London, for a free event exploring the future of higher education in…
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Sascha Stollhans @saschastollhans.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
What a turnout! It was a great conference - thank you @herrehrig.bsky.social @glasgow.ac.uk for your excellent hosting! #AGS2026
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UCFL - University Council For Languages @ucflangs.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
It's A-level results day today. Read about the key takeaways for language learning from Professor Sascha Stollhans. theconversation.com/a-level-resu...
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A-level results: key takeaways for language learning
Combined A-level entries in French, German and Spanish rose slightly in absolute terms in England, Northern Ireland and Wales.
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Linguistics in MFL Project @inmfl.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
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
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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 · 22/06/2026
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
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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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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 18/06/2026
Should language teaching describe how a language is used, or how it should be used?
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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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Association of German Studies in Great Britain and Ireland @ags-gbi.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Jointly with the Chair of W+IGS and the President of the GLA, the President of the AGS, @pdavies.bsky.social, has sent a letter to the Principal of Heriot-Watt University opposing proposed staff cuts to the Department of Languages and Intercultural Studies and threats to close German and Chinese.
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UCFL - University Council For Languages @ucflangs.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
And another petition, sadly 😪 You might be aware that the Department of Languages & Intercultural Studies (LINCS) at Heriot-Watt University is under threat. More information and to sign the petition: heriotwatt.web.ucu.org.uk/2026/02/05/s...
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Save LINCS petition
To Principal Richard Williams, the University Executive and Court The Department of Languages & Intercultural Studies (LINCS) at Heriot-Watt University is under threat to lose a third of its staff, f...
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UCFL - University Council For Languages @ucflangs.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
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/...
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Sascha Stollhans @saschastollhans.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
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
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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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German Embassy London @uk.diplo.de · 19/01/2026
👉 How has learning German enriched your life? 👉 What's your favourite German word or expression? 👉 What do you love about the German language? It's Shout Out For German Week! If you're passionate about German, use #ShoutOutForGerman and join our week-long celebration of German!
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Sascha Stollhans @saschastollhans.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
For #ShoutOutForGerman week (organised by @uk.diplo.de, @goethe-institut-uk.bsky.social & @daad-uk-ireland.bsky.social), I will be delivering an online workshop on myths about German on 22 January, aimed primarily at Key Stage 4-5 language learners. To sign up: bit.ly/3Nwif1i #German #languages #MFL
Poster advertising the workshop
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Linguistics in MFL Project @inmfl.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
“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
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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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Linguistics in MFL Project @inmfl.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
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
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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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Sascha Stollhans @saschastollhans.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
The UK re-joining the @euerasmusplus.bsky.social programme is fantastic news! In this article for @uk.theconversation.com, I outline some of the reasons why: theconversation.com/uk-to-re-joi... #Erasmus #education #international @lcsleeds.bsky.social @ucflangs.bsky.social
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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 · 18/12/2025
Erasmus+ an accessible and well-supported programme.
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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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Linguistics in MFL Project @inmfl.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
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...
Screenshot of website advertising roundtable
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Linguistics in MFL Project @inmfl.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
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...
Flyer for Michelle Sheehan’s talk
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Leeds City of Languages @leedscitylanguages.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
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
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Sascha Stollhans @saschastollhans.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Excited to give a public talk on attitudes and stereotypes about languages as part of @leedscitylanguages.bsky.social tomorrow! All welcome, so if you’re in Leeds (and can’t resist the clickbaity title), feel free to come along! leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/talk-... #languages #Leeds
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Talk: Does German sound aggressive and French romantic? by Prof Sascha Stollhans | Leeds City of Languages
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Jonathan Kasstan @jrkasstan.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
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
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Leeds City of Languages @leedscitylanguages.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
We had a full room in our Leeds City of Languages Year Abroad Photo Exhibition Opening this morning! Thank you to everybody who joined us! Join us for two packed weeks celebrating languages, culture & connection — with taster sessions, workshops, school events, and more across Leeds and campus.
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Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
Such a key point about cutting back on language provision - it’s not good for science and it’s not good for growth www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Max Hegarty, who is studying aerospace engineering, said the proposals also affect students on other courses.
He has taken modules in German, and said this enabled him to do an internship in Germany.
"So much of our European engineering is based in Germany," he said.
"While a lot of people are willing to learn English, not returning that effort to them is not great for that collaboration, for that international co-operation that we need.
"Cutting funding for modern languages courses serves only to paralyse our growth as a country."
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Sascha Stollhans @saschastollhans.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
Please consider signing and sharing these petitions against truly damaging and short-sighted proposals to close languages and music programmes at @uniofnottingham.bsky.social: www.change.org/p/stop-the-r... www.change.org/p/stop-the-s...
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Sign the Petition
Stop the removal of Modern Languages courses at the University of Nottingham!
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Arts and Humanities Alliance @artsandhums.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
Excellent article here. Our students are our greatest advocates. Counter proposals will be put forward, and we are supporting colleagues in Music, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies at Nottingham with their campaigns www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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University of Nottingham students fight 'insane' cull of courses
Traitors composer Sam Watts is among those against plans to cut University of Nottingham courses.
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Sascha Stollhans @saschastollhans.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Truly awful news. Ruthless, short-sighted and ill-informed. I remember working at @uniofnottingham.bsky.social about a decade ago and the University taking great pride in being one of the biggest languages departments in the country… Where’s that pride gone?! www.bbc.com/news/article...?
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Music and modern languages courses suspended at University of Nottingham
In a statement the institution also says it is "proposing to reduce its nursing offer".
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Linguistics in MFL Project @inmfl.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
“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
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Talk: Does German sound aggressive and French romantic? by Prof Sascha Stollhans | Leeds City of Languages
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Leeds City of Languages @leedscitylanguages.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
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
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University of Leeds @universityofleeds.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Everyone has an accent, a way of speaking that reflects different aspects of our identities. At the University of Leeds, we’ve launched the All Accents Welcome campaign to celebrate the diversity of voices across our community and raise awareness of accent bias.
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Leeds City of Languages @leedscitylanguages.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
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
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Linguistics in MFL Project @inmfl.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
📣 Follow our brandnew LinkedIn page for project updates and more resources: “Linguistics in MFL” www.linkedin.com/company/ling...
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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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Charles Forsdick @cforsdick.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
Rethinking language education in the school curriculum in England www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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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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Emma Cayley 谷曦 @emmacayley.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Please do sign up to join in our online conversation event on 21st November, 12 noon, about the recent report on language education in the UK from the @hepi-news.bsky.social by @meganlbowler.bsky.social, sponsored by #Duolingo Thanks to @ilcs.bsky.social for hosting ilcs.sas.ac.uk/research-pol...
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Thinking Strategically Seminar Series
Bringing together researchers to discuss issues of major concern and to ensure joined-up action for the future development of the study of languages and cultures.
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Linguistics in MFL Project @inmfl.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
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
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Inclusive Education, Life Long Learning and CPD Award - Linguistics in Modern Foreign Languages
YouTube video by Newcastle University Engagement
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 23/08/2025
Time for a reality check: Britain cannot be a big player on the world stage unless we speak more languages | Sophia Smith Galer
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Time for a reality check: Britain cannot be a big player on the world stage unless we speak more languages | Sophia Smith Galer
For all the talk of addressing the problem, things have got worse. Which is criminal when there is so much we could do, says journalist Sophia Smith Galer
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UCFL - University Council For Languages @ucflangs.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
The APPG Modern Languages has shared a Letter to The Times by Baroness Coussins, Co-chair of the APPG, in response to their recent leading article arguing falling languages uptake narrows young people's horizons (www.thetimes.com/comment/the-...)
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Sascha Stollhans @saschastollhans.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
Now that even the Australian Prime Minister called his opposition “delulu”, should Gen-Z slang be included in the dictionary? Really enjoyed taking part in this debate on Singaporean radio! Recording available on YouTube (www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4QC...) & Spotify (open.spotify.com/episode/3Fpr...)
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The Hot Seat: Should Gen-Z slang be included in the dictionary?
YouTube video by MONEY FM 89.3
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UCFL - University Council For Languages @ucflangs.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
Vicky Gough, British Council’s schools adviser, said: “We need the success of Spanish reflected across all languages through exchanges, cultural programmes and real-world connections that demonstrate why languages matter. [...] young people from less privileged backgrounds miss out on opportunities"
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Sascha Stollhans @saschastollhans.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
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
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UCFL - University Council For Languages @ucflangs.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Listen below to our @ucflangs.bsky.social Chair @emmacayley.bsky.social, in conversation with Matt Frei from LBC News, discussing a recent @hepi-news.bsky.social report on the current crisis in language learning in the UK and the urgent need to address this at policy level 👇🏼
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Emma Cayley 谷曦 @emmacayley.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
@ucflangs.bsky.social The University Council For Languages (UCFL) responds to welcome a new @hepi-news.bsky.social report and joins them in calling for urgent action on revitalising language learning university-council-for-languages.org/2025/07/31/n...
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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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UCFL - University Council For Languages @ucflangs.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
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...
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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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Linguistics in MFL Project @inmfl.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
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 👇
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Julia Snell @snelljulia.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
New research published in @languageeducation.bsky.social, available open access here (tinyurl.com/bdf262jp) and a short thread on the work below. Many thanks to the reviewers & editors for their feedback and to @leverhulme.ac.uk for funding support.
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Emma Cayley 谷曦 @emmacayley.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Our permanent German lectureship now has an extended deadline of 21st July. Apply here: jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
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Job Opportunity at University of Leeds: Lecturer (Teaching & Research) in German Studies
Are you an academic with proven abilities to carry out cutting-edge teaching and research in German Studies?We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual with expertise in German ...
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Sascha Stollhans @saschastollhans.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Fascinating discussion and a really insightful day so far! #langsky
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DAAD UK & Ireland @daad-uk-ireland.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
A fantastic article from Sascha Stollhans at the University of Leeds on the myriad benefits of learning the German language. theconversation.com/learning-ger... @universityofleeds.bsky.social @saschastollhans.bsky.social
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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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German Embassy London @uk.diplo.de · 02/07/2025
“Learning a language really unlocks the understanding of another culture”, Minister of State for School Standards Catherine McKinnell joined us at this year’s Sommerfest at the German Embassy where we celebrated German language & culture.
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Institute of Languages, Cultures and Societies @ilcs.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
“We’re at real risk of language education being accessible only to young people in the most affluent schools in England. This would be a disaster, shutting many young people out of essential education” : @cforsdick.bsky.social
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Fewer pupils in less affluent English schools taking languages, survey finds
Less than half taking foreign languages GCSEs compared with 69% in most prosperous state schools
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