South West

The University of Bath is proposing to run a three-day intensive course on 30 June, 1 and 2 July for Year 11 students who are intending to start an AS course in September 2010, the aim being to ease the transition from GCSE to AS and A level work. The course will be based on communicative grammar and an introduction to the sorts of topics they will be dealing with in their post 16 courses. The course will be offered in French and possibly in Spanish, subject to demand.
 

Our language ambassadors will be helping children at Staple Hill Primary School to learn about European languages and culture during their International Week. 

The University of the West of England is holding a Languages Day for Year 12 students in the region who are currently studying French, Spanish or German at AS level (or equivalent). The Languages Day will take place on Monday 29 March and feature French, Spanish and German sessions which will focus on themes which reflect the specialist research areas of UWE's academic staff and of guest speakers. Where possible these themes will tie with in with current A level topic areas. There will also be a plenary talk on studying languages at university and taster sessions in different languages.

The date is to be confirmed.

The date is to be confirmed.

The date is to be confirmed.

Careers in Languages

Developing World Class Languages Professionals

On March 16th 2010 the University of Bristol will host the Routes into Languages South England and Wales regional careers conference. Representatives from major international institutions such as the United Nations and the European Parliament will give presentations on different aspects of language careers. This afternoon event will include a careers exhibition of employers who are seeking linguists and will conclude with an open time of Q&A with the panel of speakers.

The event is open to Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Secondary school students, as well as language professionals.

A series of French (and possibly Spanish) Masterclasses will be run around Easter for Year 9 students. The dates will be confirmed later.

The University of Bath is holding a Languages Day for Year 12 students in the region who are currently studying French, Spanish or German at AS level (or equivalent). The Languages Day will take place on Wednesday 3 February and feature French, Spanish and German sessions which will focus on themes which reflect the specialist research areas of University of Bath academic staff and of guest speakers. Where possible these themes will tie with in with current A level topic areas. There will also be a plenary talk on studying languages at university and taster sessions in different languages.