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Lynne_SCILT @lynnescilt.bsky.social · 9h

🎤🎵 #Gailege #Gàidhlig Meas Mór - Kabin Crew x Tinderbox youtu.be/whwQfPVOFjI?... #MeasMór #BigRespect🔥

Meas Mór – Kabin Crew x Tinderbox

YouTube video by The Kabin Studio

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Lynne_SCILT @lynnescilt.bsky.social · 9h

Gotta❤️a @saltlangs.bsky.social @scilt.bsky.social collab! It's never too early to start organising for Languages Week Scotland #LWS2026 2nd - 6th Feb
🫵Primary practitioners here's your chance to get on the programme of this friendly online show & tell event
🔗 forms.office.com/pages/respon...

SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 2d

📢@saltlangs.bsky.social and SCILT are looking for presenters for our upcoming Six in Sixty event! If you are a primary practitioners who would like to present for 8-10 minutes on an aspect of your practice then get in touch. Find out more and register via our website: https://loom.ly/CGt7vSw

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 2d

📢@saltlangs.bsky.social and SCILT are looking for presenters for our upcoming Six in Sixty event! If you are a primary practitioners who would like to present for 8-10 minutes on an aspect of your practice then get in touch. Find out more and register via our website: https://loom.ly/CGt7vSw

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 2d

This is happening in our beautiful home, The Ramshorn, next week! Find out more 👇

Lynne_SCILT @lynnescilt.bsky.social · 5d

Come join authors from @scotbpocwriters.bsky.social for a panel discussion. Writing Scotland's Future: Perspectives from Writers of Colour takes place 15/10/25 #BlackHistoryMonth at @unistrathclyde.bsky.social The Ramshorn. Lunch provided. Register for your free place: tinyurl.com/Writing-Scot...

Promotional flyer for 'Writing Scotland's Future: Perspectives from Writers of Colour' event on Wednesday 15 October 2025 at The Ramshorn, 98 Ingram Street, Glasgow G1 1EX. Panel of writers of colour will comprise: Titilayo Farukuoye, Yasmin Hanif and Safina Mazher. QR code in bottom right corner links to registration page.

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wendya-b.bsky.social @wendya-b.bsky.social · 5d

Why top-down language policy matters www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
This paper argues that top-down language policy matters and that policymaking would benefit from: (i) a longer historical purview of what has and has not worked, and (ii) more holistic, cross-government approaches.

Why top-down language policy matters

This paper argues that top-down language policy matters and that policymaking would benefit from: (i) a longer historical purview of what has and has not worked, and (ii) more holistic, cross-gover...

www.tandfonline.com

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Grand Union Language Network @grandunionln.bsky.social · 5d

Looking for an engaging podcast this weekend?

Are you curious about how languages work?

The Linguistics HQ podcast is the new fortnightly show aimed at getting people thinking, talking and learning about the science of language!

All episodes available here: rss.com/podcasts/lin...

Linguistics HQ trailer | Podcast Episode on RSS.com

Welcome to Linguistics HQ, the new fortnightly show that aims to get people thinking, talking and learning about the science of language! Starting with the basics, we’ll look at how languages are put…

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Lynne_SCILT @lynnescilt.bsky.social · 5d

Tagging @nuthmani.bsky.social @zemzc.bsky.social. Appreciate your help to spread the word about this event. Hosted by Race Equality Staff Network at the University of Strathclyde but open to all. Many thanks!

Lynne_SCILT @lynnescilt.bsky.social · 5d

Come join authors from @scotbpocwriters.bsky.social for a panel discussion. Writing Scotland's Future: Perspectives from Writers of Colour takes place 15/10/25 #BlackHistoryMonth at @unistrathclyde.bsky.social The Ramshorn. Lunch provided. Register for your free place: tinyurl.com/Writing-Scot...

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Lynne_SCILT @lynnescilt.bsky.social · 5d

Come join authors from @scotbpocwriters.bsky.social for a panel discussion. Writing Scotland's Future: Perspectives from Writers of Colour takes place 15/10/25 #BlackHistoryMonth at @unistrathclyde.bsky.social The Ramshorn. Lunch provided. Register for your free place: tinyurl.com/Writing-Scot...

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 7d

Applications for the 2026-27 Tianjin Scholarship are open! This immersive, life-changing experience can broaden young people's horizons, develop their intercultural competences and open their eyes to endless possibilities for their future. Find out more on the CISS website: https://loom.ly/zQIJYjw

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Emma Cayley 谷曦 @emmacayley.bsky.social · 15d

Please do sign up to join in our online conversation event on 21st November, 12 noon, about the recent report on language education in the UK from the @hepi-news.bsky.social by @meganlbowler.bsky.social, sponsored by #Duolingo Thanks to @ilcs.bsky.social
for hosting ilcs.sas.ac.uk/research-pol...

Thinking Strategically Seminar Series

Bringing together researchers to discuss issues of major concern and to ensure joined-up action for the future development of the study of languages and cultures.

ilcs.sas.ac.uk

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 15d

European Day of Languages isn't just for school! Why not find a way to celebrate at home, or in your local community? Find lots of ideas for family celebrations on our website: https://loom.ly/O3poNUU #coeEDL

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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · 15d

#TwinningTuesday: the brilliant @jayforeman.bsky.social & @markcooperjones.bsky.social at #MapMen have just published a fun potted history of twinning in the UK (& beyond)! Not limited to UK-Germany, but well worth a watch - and a light-hearted yet sincere reminder of why twinning remains relevant ❤️

Jay Foreman @jayforeman.bsky.social · 22d

Ever noticed a “twinned with” sign and wondered if there’s a fascinating tale about British twin towns in general?

Take 12 minutes out of your commute to watch the NEW EPISODE of #MapMen

youtu.be/zte_vg0D8Z4?...

Twin Towns: What Went Wrong?

YouTube video by Jay and Mark

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Dónal Hassett @donalh.bsky.social · 19d

I wrote this short blog on the discriminatory demobilisation of French colonial troops for the Returning Soldier network: returningsoldier.co.uk/2025/09/18/n...

No Right to Return or Remain: French Colonial Soldiers and Discriminatory Demobilization

This post explores experiences of veterancy for those who had served in France’s colonial Forces.

returningsoldier.co.uk

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 19d

The Teachers of Italian in Scotland (TOIIS) network's first webinar of this session is 30 October. 'Growing Italian in Your School' will be of interest to teachers in Scotland at all stages of their journey in #Italian. More info and registration: https://loom.ly/Idl3iyY

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Dr. Hannah M. King @hmking-linguist.bsky.social · 19d

For #parents: "fostering #bilingualism doesn’t require fancy programs but consistency & genuine value"

#Educators: can "change how #multilingualism is treated in schools. . . [by honoring] the full range of #languages students bring, they tell children that every part of their identity matters." 🗣💬

UMassLinguistics @umasslinguistics.bsky.social · 19d

Bilingual Brains, Better Outcomes?: The Benefits of Multilingual Upbringing; Raising kids multilingual can boost brain development and future success.

Bilingual Brains, Better Outcomes?: The Benefits of Multilingual Upbringing

Bilingualism shapes minds, identities, and relationships. Research shows it’s more than a “brain boost”—it’s about connection and resilience.

www.psychologytoday.com

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Lynne_SCILT @lynnescilt.bsky.social · 20d

Tagging @suzannescilt.bsky.social

German Screen Studies Network @g-s-s-n.bsky.social · 20d

The deadline is fast approaching for attending an upcoming GSSN-organised workshop "Teaching German through Film and Television," organised by Molly Harrabin! Please spread the word among UK-based German language secondary school teachers! germanscreenstudies.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/2025/09/08/t...

Teacher Workshop- Teaching German Through Film and Television: Language, Culture, and Context (4th October 2025, University of Warwick) – German Screen Studies Network

germanscreenstudies.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 20d

Language Explorers Scotland (LES) is designed to inspire learners before they make their senior phase subject choices, providing them with motivation and insights to embrace the world of #languages. Find out more at our online information session for schools on 23 September! https://loom.ly/rg0ASxg

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Åsta Haukås @astahaukas.bsky.social · 21d

NEW ARTICLE! We investigated beliefs and practices concerning multiple language use among lower secondary language teachers in England, France and Norway. Practices were captured through video recordings, and beliefs were elicited through a questionnaire. doi.org/10.1080/0957...

Valuing multilingualism: teachers’ beliefs and practices in England, France and Norway

In many European countries, including France, England and Norway, policy documents encourage teachers to build on students’ linguistic repertoires in second and foreign language classrooms, for exa...

doi.org

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The Multilingual Library @multilinglibrary.bsky.social · 20d

Looking to diversify your (picture)book collection? This just-published booklist may help!

Keep an eye out for the rest of the special issue focused on #multilingual #picturebooks!

#kidlit 📚💙 #langsky

Dr. Hannah M. King @hmking-linguist.bsky.social · 20d

The 1st paper is out in the SI I am co-editing w/ Myra Garces-Bacsal, @sabinelittle.bsky.social & @naashia.bsky.social 🗣💬

#Books, 책들, livres, vitabu, βιβλία: Exploring diverse #picturebooks for multilingual literacy, inclusivity, and belonging

More to come!

www.tandfonline.com/eprint/SZ3XW...

Diverse picturebooks for diverse children: a booklist of linguistic diversities and pluralities for inclusivity, belonging, and resistance

This paper proposes a curated booklist which foregrounds linguistic diversities and pluralities as powerful catalysts for inclusivity, belonging, and resistance. Drawing on an extensive document an...

www.tandfonline.com

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Lynne_SCILT @lynnescilt.bsky.social · 20d

And just like that the 1st @scilt.bsky.social online workshop for primary teachers is done! Hosted by @karen-scilt.bsky.social with 🔝 contribution from @akiyani.bsky.social 🔗 Register for the other 🆓 online workshops www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/scilt-scot...

SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · Aug 27

🗓️Primary teachers and primary education students in Scotland! Our Open Access workshops for the rest of 2025 have been published. Join SCILT and invited guests online and for free. Each workshop focuses on a different aspect of pedagogy. Find out more and register: https://loom.ly/MsAaU2o

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 20d

For those who are eagerly anticipating the return of our Mother Tongue Other Tongue multilingual poetry competition, fear not, it’s coming soon! Sign up to our e-bulletin for updates: https://loom.ly/GVMi_rc #MTOT #languages #poetry

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 20d

European Day of Languages 2025 takes place next week! How are you celebrating? Why not try this activity out with secondary learners? Find this and many more ideas on the EDL page of our website: https://loom.ly/O3poNUU #coeEDL

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German Embassy London @uk.diplo.de · 23d

What career opportunities open up when you study German at school or university? Find out at the Goethe Institut's Career Roadshow - online edition.

📆 29 September 2025, 10am-1.10pm
📍 online
ℹ️ Registration is open for pupils aged 14+ and students: goethe.de/ins/gb/en/sp...

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 23d

We are delighted work with e-Sgoil and DYW Live again to deliver the Languages and Your Career webinar. Booking is now open!

Secondary learners will discover the importance of languages and associated skills in the workplace.

Find out more: https://loom.ly/oXIOM8s

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Megan Clement @meganclement.bsky.social · 23d

I have been obsessed with the football challenge the Lucarne d'Évry – a small window to a bin room in the southern suburbs of Paris – for years.

In 2021, a video of Gay Sissoko nailing a spot kick right through it went megaviral.

Here's the video, you can see why:

www.tiktok.com/@papi__nueve...

Gaye l’ancien qui réussit du premier coup à la lucarne d’Evry ⚽️ #lalucarne #evrycourcouronnes #meme #memefr #snapchat #snapchatfr #video #videodrole #videosdroles #fyp #pourtoi #foryou

TikTok video by Papi

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