Bettina Hermoso Gómez
@bttnhg.bsky.social
University of Leeds. Profesora titular de español. Director of Routes into Languages Yorkshire & Humberside. Co-founder of the Language Journal. Interested in language education, authentic assessment and sociolinguistics. Boquerona ❤️.
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In for a treat as the 230th episode of the podcast,🎙️ 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’ is on You Tube now with an interview where Dr. Peter J. Watson @drpetewatson.bsky.social discusses the Colombian Futbol-1994 to the 2014 World Cup www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Cyx...
Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 230 (Dr. Peter J. Watson Colombian Futbol-1994 to the 2014)
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November 25, 2025 at 6:56 PM
In for a treat as the 230th episode of the podcast,🎙️ 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’ is on You Tube now with an interview where Dr. Peter J. Watson @drpetewatson.bsky.social discusses the Colombian Futbol-1994 to the 2014 World Cup www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Cyx...
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Are you interested in Latin American football? Listen to this podcast where @drpetewatson.bsky.social discussed the cultural significance of Diego Maradona on the fifth anniversary of his death #football #Maradona #LatinAmericanFootball
On the fifth anniversary of his passing, listen to my podcast with @drpetewatson.bsky.social on the cultural significance of Diego #Maradona
Spotify link:
open.spotify.com/episode/35ID...
Or find it wherever you get your podcasts
Spotify link:
open.spotify.com/episode/35ID...
Or find it wherever you get your podcasts
November 25, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Are you interested in Latin American football? Listen to this podcast where @drpetewatson.bsky.social discussed the cultural significance of Diego Maradona on the fifth anniversary of his death #football #Maradona #LatinAmericanFootball
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Leeds City of Languages is not finished yet! Last places left!! More information on: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/programme/pa...
November 22, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Leeds City of Languages is not finished yet! Last places left!! More information on: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/programme/pa...
Join us on Friday: Towards a Sustainable Future for Languages in UK Education. Hybrid event. Sign up via: www.eventbrite.com/e/roundtable... @lcs_leeds
November 19, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Join us on Friday: 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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Join us tomorrow at Luma trío concert!
Led by Chilean brothers Francisco & Oscar Carrasco, the quartet takes you on an exciting journey of the continent’s vibrant & diverse musical heritage, bringing together traditional &contemporary instruments with melodies &rhythms that tell their own stories.
Led by Chilean brothers Francisco & Oscar Carrasco, the quartet takes you on an exciting journey of the continent’s vibrant & diverse musical heritage, bringing together traditional &contemporary instruments with melodies &rhythms that tell their own stories.
November 18, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Join us tomorrow at Luma trío concert!
Led by Chilean brothers Francisco & Oscar Carrasco, the quartet takes you on an exciting journey of the continent’s vibrant & diverse musical heritage, bringing together traditional &contemporary instruments with melodies &rhythms that tell their own stories.
Led by Chilean brothers Francisco & Oscar Carrasco, the quartet takes you on an exciting journey of the continent’s vibrant & diverse musical heritage, bringing together traditional &contemporary instruments with melodies &rhythms that tell their own stories.
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Do you want to have a look at the talks available this week? For more info visit our website leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk @lcsleeds.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Do you want to have a look at the talks available this week? For more info visit our website leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk @lcsleeds.bsky.social
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What’s on today? Have a look at out programme…plenty to choose from!! @lcsleeds.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
What’s on today? Have a look at out programme…plenty to choose from!! @lcsleeds.bsky.social
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A very insightful article on the recent threats to UK modern languages:
www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/late...
Support the petitions to stop the closures at Leicester and Nottingham, to sign click here:
www.change.org/p/save-moder...
www.change.org/p/stop-the-r...
#languages #mfl
www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/late...
Support the petitions to stop the closures at Leicester and Nottingham, to sign click here:
www.change.org/p/save-moder...
www.change.org/p/stop-the-r...
#languages #mfl
November 14, 2025 at 9:13 AM
A very insightful article on the recent threats to UK modern languages:
www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/late...
Support the petitions to stop the closures at Leicester and Nottingham, to sign click here:
www.change.org/p/save-moder...
www.change.org/p/stop-the-r...
#languages #mfl
www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/late...
Support the petitions to stop the closures at Leicester and Nottingham, to sign click here:
www.change.org/p/save-moder...
www.change.org/p/stop-the-r...
#languages #mfl
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The weekend is almost here and there’s plenty of activities to chose from! What will it be…a language taster, a concert, a language exchange? 😬
@lcsleeds.bsky.social #languages
@lcsleeds.bsky.social #languages
November 13, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The weekend is almost here and there’s plenty of activities to chose from! What will it be…a language taster, a concert, a language exchange? 😬
@lcsleeds.bsky.social #languages
@lcsleeds.bsky.social #languages
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Discover the beauty and flow of Chinese calligraphy! Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the art of brush and ink, explore traditional techniques, and create your own calligraphy piece to take home. No experience needed - all welcome!Free
Thursday 20th November at 2pm Parkinson B.08
Thursday 20th November at 2pm Parkinson B.08
November 11, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Discover the beauty and flow of Chinese calligraphy! Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the art of brush and ink, explore traditional techniques, and create your own calligraphy piece to take home. No experience needed - all welcome!Free
Thursday 20th November at 2pm Parkinson B.08
Thursday 20th November at 2pm Parkinson B.08
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How about trying a language taster for a new language? All of these will take place this week on campus! Which one will you choose!? #languages #mfl #leedscityoflanguages No need to book, just turn in!
November 11, 2025 at 10:16 AM
How about trying a language taster for a new language? All of these will take place this week on campus! Which one will you choose!? #languages #mfl #leedscityoflanguages No need to book, just turn in!
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Have you had a look at our concerts? Free or pay as you feel, there’s something for everyone! Have a look!! leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk
November 11, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Have you had a look at our concerts? Free or pay as you feel, there’s something for everyone! Have a look!! leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk
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The first day is now over but…more tomorrow!! What’s on your list for Tuesday? 🤔 #languages #leedscityoflanguages @lcsleeds.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 8:25 PM
The first day is now over but…more tomorrow!! What’s on your list for Tuesday? 🤔 #languages #leedscityoflanguages @lcsleeds.bsky.social
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... we’re starting off strong, as there are even more events today. Check them out:
🔤 Talk: A is for Allegiance – British Library
🧑🏫 Webinar: Languages for All – School Collaborations
🧠 Webinar: UK Linguistics Olympiad Introduction
🇬🇷 Greek Language Taster
☕ Global Café at Common Ground
🔤 Talk: A is for Allegiance – British Library
🧑🏫 Webinar: Languages for All – School Collaborations
🧠 Webinar: UK Linguistics Olympiad Introduction
🇬🇷 Greek Language Taster
☕ Global Café at Common Ground
November 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM
... we’re starting off strong, as there are even more events today. Check them out:
🔤 Talk: A is for Allegiance – British Library
🧑🏫 Webinar: Languages for All – School Collaborations
🧠 Webinar: UK Linguistics Olympiad Introduction
🇬🇷 Greek Language Taster
☕ Global Café at Common Ground
🔤 Talk: A is for Allegiance – British Library
🧑🏫 Webinar: Languages for All – School Collaborations
🧠 Webinar: UK Linguistics Olympiad Introduction
🇬🇷 Greek Language Taster
☕ Global Café at Common Ground
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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.
Join us for two packed weeks celebrating languages, culture & connection — with taster sessions, workshops, school events, and more across Leeds and campus.
November 10, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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.
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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Leeds City of Languages starts tomorrow! Which sessions are you attending? @lcsleeds.bsky.social #languages #mfl #leedscityoflanguages
November 9, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Leeds City of Languages starts tomorrow! Which sessions are you attending? @lcsleeds.bsky.social #languages #mfl #leedscityoflanguages
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Last few spaces to find out about the UK Linguistics Olympiad tomorrow at 7.30pm! You can book your ticket on: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/intro...
November 9, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Last few spaces to find out about the UK Linguistics Olympiad tomorrow at 7.30pm! You can book your ticket on: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/intro...
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Our next film in the SPLAS Film Club is Mamífera on November 19th at 5pm. This is a film in Catalan. No need to book, just join us on the day at Parkinson Building 1.08! In collaboration with Institut Ramon Llul @lcsleeds.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Our next film in the SPLAS Film Club is Mamífera on November 19th at 5pm. This is a film in Catalan. No need to book, just join us on the day at Parkinson Building 1.08! In collaboration with Institut Ramon Llul @lcsleeds.bsky.social
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Some of our activities have already **sold out!**
From creative workshops to cultural showcases, there’s something for everyone — but spaces are going fast!
👉 Visit our website to see what’s on and secure your spot:
leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk
@lcsleeds.bsky.social
From creative workshops to cultural showcases, there’s something for everyone — but spaces are going fast!
👉 Visit our website to see what’s on and secure your spot:
leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk
@lcsleeds.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Some of our activities have already **sold out!**
From creative workshops to cultural showcases, there’s something for everyone — but spaces are going fast!
👉 Visit our website to see what’s on and secure your spot:
leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk
@lcsleeds.bsky.social
From creative workshops to cultural showcases, there’s something for everyone — but spaces are going fast!
👉 Visit our website to see what’s on and secure your spot:
leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk
@lcsleeds.bsky.social
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Have you heard about the UK Linguistics Olympics? The UK Linguistics Olympiad is a national language-analysis competition for students in KS2-KS5. Free to enter!
Want to know more? Sign up to our webinar: Monday 10th November at 7:30: Book here: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/intro...
Want to know more? Sign up to our webinar: Monday 10th November at 7:30: Book here: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/intro...
November 4, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Have you heard about the UK Linguistics Olympics? The UK Linguistics Olympiad is a national language-analysis competition for students in KS2-KS5. Free to enter!
Want to know more? Sign up to our webinar: Monday 10th November at 7:30: Book here: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/intro...
Want to know more? Sign up to our webinar: Monday 10th November at 7:30: Book here: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/intro...
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Ever wondered what your favourite book looks like? Bring your most-loved book and join us for couple hours where stories leap from the page onto the canvas. In partnership with For Women by Women Book Club – Leeds and My Color My Heart. How to book: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/pages...
November 4, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Ever wondered what your favourite book looks like? Bring your most-loved book and join us for couple hours where stories leap from the page onto the canvas. In partnership with For Women by Women Book Club – Leeds and My Color My Heart. How to book: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/pages...
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In early November, children walking with lanterns can be spotted in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. The German Saturday School in Leeds (DSSL) invites families with younger children to make their own lanterns, & go for a short walk! This Saturday: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/activ...
November 4, 2025 at 8:28 PM
In early November, children walking with lanterns can be spotted in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. The German Saturday School in Leeds (DSSL) invites families with younger children to make their own lanterns, & go for a short walk! This Saturday: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/activ...
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Would you want your students to try a new language?Leeds City of Languages are offering fantastic language workshops delivered by academics in local schools. Language tasters with their description and their availability on: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/schools/ #leedscityoflanguages #languages
November 4, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Would you want your students to try a new language?Leeds City of Languages are offering fantastic language workshops delivered by academics in local schools. Language tasters with their description and their availability on: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/schools/ #leedscityoflanguages #languages
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Does German really sound aggressive? Why do some people find the sound of French romantic and sexy? And how about the friendly-sounding Geordies?
In this talk we will explore where these attitudes come from and if there is any truth.
Booking on: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/programme/ta...
In this talk we will explore where these attitudes come from and if there is any truth.
Booking on: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/programme/ta...
November 3, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Does German really sound aggressive? Why do some people find the sound of French romantic and sexy? And how about the friendly-sounding Geordies?
In this talk we will explore where these attitudes come from and if there is any truth.
Booking on: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/programme/ta...
In this talk we will explore where these attitudes come from and if there is any truth.
Booking on: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/programme/ta...
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The ties between Leeds and its twin city Dortmund are of long standing. The Anglo-German Society in Dortmund has developed special online German courses. Find out more on Thursday 13th November 2025 at 4pm. Free webinar. Booking Required via: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/webin...
November 3, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The ties between Leeds and its twin city Dortmund are of long standing. The Anglo-German Society in Dortmund has developed special online German courses. Find out more on Thursday 13th November 2025 at 4pm. Free webinar. Booking Required via: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/webin...