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Able Linguist and Study Days this week

Two exciting events are happening this week in Modern Languages and Linguistics at the University of Southampton: Year 8 Able Linguist day On Wednesday 12th June, a group of Year 8 able linguists, selected by their schools from the most able pupils, with get a chance to further develop their language skills. In the morning, there is an intensive mini-project in French, German or Spanish, led by our university’s trainee language teachers. Continue reading →

Modern Languages and Linguistics outreach events this week

Modern Languages and Linguistics will be hosting two Outreach events this week as part of our commitment to engage with local secondary schools. On Wednesday 13th June, 120 Year 8 pupils will join us at Avenue Campus for a day full activities based on the Wearable Technology theme and language taster sessions in the afternoon when pupils will have the chance to try a new language. Continue reading →

More future Modern Languages students to visit the University

Around 100 potential future Modern Languages students will be visiting the University’s Avenue Campus on Wednesday 18th June 2014 for the Year 12 Summer Study Day. Sessions will cover cultural topics, grammar and speaking in French, German or Spanish, as well as the chance to try Chinese or Portuguese. There will also be opportunities for participants to talk to current students about studying languages at university and the year abroad. Continue reading →

Future Modern Languages students to visit the University

Around 190 potential future Modern Languages students will be visiting the University on Tuesday 10th June 2014 for the Year 8 Able Linguist Day, run by Modern Languages at the University of Southampton. Activities include an intensive mini-project in either French, German or Spanish, a taster session in a new language, plus a talk about languages and how they can be useful in the world of work. For further information about this event, visit the University’s Modern Languages website. Continue reading →