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Why learn languages - Jack

In this short video, final year student of French and Spanish, Jack, shares his language learning story. He talks about the benefits of knowing a language when travelling, including on his year…

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In the Hot Seat - Lori

Who is the mind behind the academic mastery? Join us as we put Dr Watson, a.k.a Lori in the Hot Seat to discover what drives her passion for music, and how she began her journey into teaching…

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Why learn languages - Archie

In this short video, final year student of French and History, Archie, shares his language learning story. He talks about developing his confidence and about the benefits of the year abroad, which…

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Why learn languages - Erin

In this short video, final year student of French and Spanish, Erin, shares her language learning story. She tells us why she chose to study languages and reflects on the benefits of speaking…

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Christmas Open Lecture Series - How to Love Learning Languages

Dr Thomas Bak, University of Edinburgh, School of Philosophy, Psychology & Language Sciences Monday 4 December 2023 (18:00-19:15)| Free | Venue: Godfrey Thomson HallWhat’s the point of…

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How to... Choose a language course 2023-2024 (UG/PGT/PGR)

In this video you will learn which type of languages courses you can choose at the University of Edinburgh: https://www.ed.ac.uk/c/languages Take a language as an optional subject (outside subjects)…

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Maisy Hallam - Three Minute Thesis Competition Finalist 2023

Maisy Hallam - Three Minute Thesis Competition Finalist 2023

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How to... Make the most out of Short Courses 23/24 (UG/PGT/PGR)

#LoveLearning with UoE Short Courses! Delve into subject areas that are different from your degree programme and build your CV, learn a new language or continue with an existing one, pick up a paint…

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Why learn languages – Libby

In this short video, final year student of French and History, Libby, shares her language learning story. She tells us why she chose to study languages and reflects on the benefits of taking French…

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Why learn languages – Tamsin

In this short video, final year student of French and German, Tamsin, shares her language learning story. She tells us why she chose to study languages - including how she started one from scratch…

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Why learn languages – Alexa

In this short video, final year student of French and German, Alexa, shares her language learning story. She tells us why she chose to study languages, how it fits in with her interest in different…

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AULC Keynote: Lauren Hall-Lew - Social indexicality and its potential influence on language learning

Lauren Hall-Lew is Professor and Personal Chair of Sociolinguistics in Linguistics and English Language at the University of Edinburgh. She is a sociophonetician, which means that…

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Beyond the Books - Series 2: Episode 8 - Emanuela Patti

Beyond the Books is a podcast from the University of Edinburgh’s School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures (LLC) that gives you a behind-the-scenes look at research and the people who make…

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AULC Keynote Alison Phipps - Dr Joy Northcott Memorial Lecture - Decolonising Hospitality through Languages: Pain, Joy, Gist

Alison Phipps holds the UNESCO Chair in Refugee Integration through Languages and the Arts at the University of Glasgow where she is also Professor of Languages and Intercultural…

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AULC Keynote: Alison Hendry - British Sign Language at the University of Edinburgh and beyond

Alison Hendry is the British Sign Language (BSL) Development Officer for the University of Edinburgh, the role being the first of its kind in any Scottish higher…

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Why learn languages - Neve

In this short video, final year student of French and Italian, Neve, shares her language learning story. She tells us why she chose to study languages and what she hopes to do in the future. She…

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