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Linguistics in MFL Project
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A cross HEI initiative to introduce #linguistics into #languages teaching in schools. As seen in @timeshighered.bsky.social @economist.com NatGeo www.linguisticsinmfl.co.uk
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Linguistics in MFL Project @inmfl.bsky.social · May 23
🚨Following the Curriculum and Assessment Review Interim Report, we share thoughts on how a languages curriculum enriched with #linguistics can address challenges for languages study in schools theconversation.com/linguistics-... #edusky #langsky @languageonthemove.bsky.social @ucflangs.bsky.social
Linguistics could make language learning more relevant – and attractive – for school pupils
A languages curriculum enriched with linguistics is appealing to students and teachers.
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Linguistics in MFL Project @inmfl.bsky.social · 1d
We aren't quite on the summer roadshow yet, but you will find us next at Generative Linguistics in the Old World (GLOW) conference with @mishee54.bsky.social representing #edusky #langsky #linguistics
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Linguistics in MFL Project @inmfl.bsky.social · 8d
📣 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 | 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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Linguistics in MFL Project @inmfl.bsky.social · 17d
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#ualberta #lingq #espacelift | Anne-José Villeneuve
Avez-vous déjà entendu parler du langage inclusif? Ça vous intrigue? Joignez-vous à la conférence de David Heap (U Western Ontario), intitulée "Le langage inclusif: pourquoi, comment et pour qui?" lun...
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Charles Forsdick @cforsdick.bsky.social · 20d
Rethinking language education in the school curriculum in England

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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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Linguistics in MFL Project @inmfl.bsky.social · 25d
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
Inclusive Education, Life Long Learning and CPD Award - Linguistics in Modern Foreign Languages
YouTube video by Newcastle University Engagement
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Linguistics in MFL Project @inmfl.bsky.social · Aug 30
The team - represented here by @mishee54.bsky.social @jrkasstan.bsky.social - at #SLE this week to make the case that the govt’s curriculum review is an opportunity to reimagine how we can deliver language teaching. More here: linguisticsinmfl.co.uk/wp-content/u... #edusky #linguistics
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Jonathan Kasstan @jrkasstan.bsky.social · Aug 6
The *53rd* Cambridge Romance #Linguistics Seminar is coming down the pipe (6-7 Jan 2026) - very friendly and informal/great for PhDs (with a sterling conference dinner if the budget will stretch) - CfP for a very doable 300 word abstract here: linguistlist.org/issues/36/22... #edusky #langsky
LINGUIST List 36.2251 Confs: Cambridge Romance Linguistics Seminar 53 (United Kingdom)
The LINGUIST List, International Linguistics Community Online.
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Sascha Stollhans @saschastollhans.bsky.social · Aug 5
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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Linguistics in MFL Project @inmfl.bsky.social · Aug 5
There is now a 🔓 1-page summary of our @berj-2025.bsky.social paper on co-creating #linguistics materials with teachers on the OASIS database 👉 www.oasis-database.org/details/mctu... #langsky #mflsky #edusky
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Linguistics in MFL Project @inmfl.bsky.social · Jul 31
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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Higher Education Policy Institute @hepi-news.bsky.social · Jul 31
New Post: New report shows a catastrophic decline in formal language learning www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/07/31/n...
Hands in air and speech bulb saying 'hello' in different languages
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UCFL - University Council For Languages @ucflangs.bsky.social · Jul 31
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...
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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Jonathan Kasstan @jrkasstan.bsky.social · Jul 5
Evidence for the cognitive advantages of #bilingualism may be inconclusive, but it’s still a superpower! #edusky #langsky #mflsky #linguistics
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UCFL - University Council For Languages @ucflangs.bsky.social · May 13
The UCFL small grant scheme is currently open for applications, with a deadline on 4 July: university-council-for-languages.org/ucml-small-g...
Applications for the Postgraduate Bursaries are also welcomed, with the same application deadline : university-council-for-languages.org/ucml-pg-burs....
UCFL Small Grants Scheme
UCFL Small Grants Scheme The Scheme: Context Following targeted support to UCFL representative groups in the devolved regions/jurisdictions, UCFL has made available small-scale grant funding to fac…
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Linguistics in MFL Project @inmfl.bsky.social · Jun 26
Another #language piece in the @theconversation.com @uk.theconversation.com (by our own @saschastollhans.bsky.social) focusing on #German and the benefit of language learning/of a curriculum that introduces students to #linguistics and linguistic concepts theconversation.com/learning-ger... #edusky
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Jonathan Kasstan @jrkasstan.bsky.social · Jun 21
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Free Thinking - Language - BBC Sounds
Matthew Sweet and guests explore the way language unites and divides us.
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Mathieu Avanzi @mathieuavanzi.bsky.social · Jun 3
Qui dort dîne ? Pourcentage d’utilisation du mot #dîner au sens de « repas du midi » - 1995 vs 2015
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Evangelia Adamou 🦋 @evangelia.bsky.social · May 29
“In prison I began to think in a more systematic way about language,” he told the Guardian in 2006. “Why was I not detained before, when I wrote in English?” He decided from then on to write in Gikuyu, that “the only language I could use was my own”.

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Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, giant of African literature, dies aged 87
Kenyan writer’s death announced by his daughter, who wrote: ‘He lived a full life, fought a good fight’
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Language on the Move @languageonthemove.bsky.social · May 27
Do you speak a language other than English and are you based in Australia?
Help @tazinabdullah.bsky.social improve multilingual domestic violence support information by undertaking a 30-minutes survey! You will get a $10 voucher for your participation.
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Research participants needed to evaluate multilingual online communications
If you are proficient in one or more languages other than English, please help me investigate how linguistically diverse Australians find information about support services for domestic violence on…
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Sascha Stollhans @saschastollhans.bsky.social · May 27
For anyone who would like to hear me muse about #languages, #education, #linguistics and #penguins, a recording of my inaugural lecture is now available: youtu.be/VACFboUKp_U
Thank you very much to @grabill.bsky.social and @emmacayley.bsky.social for their wonderful introduction and response!
Sascha Stollhans Inaugural Lecture: Watch your language!
YouTube video by Leeds AHRI
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Dr Laura Smith-Khan @lauraskh.bsky.social · May 27
An interesting analysis of gender and dialogue in movies, incl. a Disney subset.
Gender is just one characteristic that comes into play on our screens. In a recent @languageonthemove.bsky.social podcast ep, @brynnquick.bsky.social and I discussed accents and how they can shape how we see the world
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Ana de Medeiros @anademedeiros.bsky.social · May 24
A great opportunity to join a wonderful team of French Lecturers @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social : www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/list...
Lecturer of French Language Education - London (Greater) (GB) job with KINGS COLLEGE LONDON | 393656
The successful candidate will join a team of 15 lecturers of French and will be involved in all the activities of the Language Centre, including ...
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Linguistics in MFL Project @inmfl.bsky.social · May 23
I think you have read that very differently than what we’ve tried to argue. Teachers are absolutely not the problem.
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Linguistics in MFL Project @inmfl.bsky.social · May 23
I don’t think we are taking a side or attacking you here are we? If you follow up on the work we cite that should be clear.
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Linguistics in MFL Project @inmfl.bsky.social · May 23
You can appreciate that there’s a certain formula to these sorts of publications that we can’t really avoid, much as we’d like to. We’d love more #linguistics in what is ultimately a very short piece but do follow up on the links we provide therein!
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Linguistics in MFL Project @inmfl.bsky.social · May 23
Let us know.
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