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Sascha Stollhans
@saschastollhans.bsky.social
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Linguist | Pro-Dean for Student Education (Arts, Humanities and Cultures, University of Leeds) | @inmfl.bsky.social co-lead | Own views | he/him https://ahc.leeds.ac.uk/languages/staff/4328/professor-sascha-stollhans
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Sascha Stollhans @saschastollhans.bsky.social · Jun 26
As a very late contribution to #ShoutOutForGerman, a little piece on the benefits of learning German (and any language, really!) & why it’s not as hard as some may think: theconversation.com/learning-ger... #languages #German #LanguageLearning @ucflangs.bsky.social @uk.diplo.de @ags-gbi.bsky.social
Learning German has many benefits for young people – and it’s not as hard as its reputation suggests
Learning a language gives you unique insights into different cultures, societies and perspectives.
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Linguistics in MFL Project @inmfl.bsky.social · 6d
📣 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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Charles Forsdick @cforsdick.bsky.social · 17d
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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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.
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Linguistics in MFL Project @inmfl.bsky.social · 23d
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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The Guardian @theguardian.com · Aug 23
Time for a reality check: Britain cannot be a big player on the world stage unless we speak more languages | Sophia Smith Galer
Time for a reality check: Britain cannot be a big player on the world stage unless we speak more languages | Sophia Smith Galer
For all the talk of addressing the problem, things have got worse. Which is criminal when there is so much we could do, says journalist Sophia Smith Galer
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UCFL - University Council For Languages @ucflangs.bsky.social · Aug 23
The APPG Modern Languages has shared a Letter to The Times by Baroness Coussins, Co-chair of the APPG, in response to their recent leading article arguing falling languages uptake narrows young people's horizons (www.thetimes.com/comment/the-...)
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Sascha Stollhans @saschastollhans.bsky.social · Aug 22
Now that even the Australian Prime Minister called his opposition “delulu”, should Gen-Z slang be included in the dictionary? Really enjoyed taking part in this debate on Singaporean radio! Recording available on YouTube (www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4QC...) & Spotify (open.spotify.com/episode/3Fpr...)
The Hot Seat: Should Gen-Z slang be included in the dictionary?
YouTube video by MONEY FM 89.3
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UCFL - University Council For Languages @ucflangs.bsky.social · Aug 22
Vicky Gough, British Council’s schools adviser, said: “We need the success of Spanish reflected across all languages through exchanges, cultural programmes and real-world connections that demonstrate why languages matter. [...] young people from less privileged backgrounds miss out on opportunities"
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Clare Seccombe @clareseccombe.bsky.social · Aug 22
www.theguardian.com/education/20.... KS2 still roughly twice as much French as Spanish taught
Au revoir to French: Spanish becomes most popular language GCSE
More than 136,000 studied español for this year’s exams, as holidays and La Liga football help increase its appeal
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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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UCFL - University Council For Languages @ucflangs.bsky.social · Aug 2
Listen below to our @ucflangs.bsky.social Chair
@emmacayley.bsky.social, in conversation with Matt Frei
from LBC News, discussing a recent @hepi-news.bsky.social report on the current crisis in language learning in the UK and the urgent need to address this at policy level 👇🏼
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Emma Cayley 谷曦 @emmacayley.bsky.social · Aug 2
Was pleased to represent @ucflangs.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk today in conversation with Matt Frei about the crisis for languages & their importance for global Britain, following the @hepi-news.bsky.social report by Megan Bowler. Listen at c.10.50am: www.globalplayer.com/catchup/lbc/...
Matt Frei on LBC UK - Catch Up | Global Player
Catch up on the last 7 days of shows from Matt Frei on LBC UK
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Emma Cayley 谷曦 @emmacayley.bsky.social · Jul 31
@ucflangs.bsky.social The University Council For Languages (UCFL) responds to welcome a new @hepi-news.bsky.social report and joins them in calling for urgent action on revitalising language learning university-council-for-languages.org/2025/07/31/n...
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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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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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Sascha Stollhans @saschastollhans.bsky.social · Jul 7
Such important work! Congratulations, Julia, and thank you for sharing!
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Julia Snell @snelljulia.bsky.social · Jul 2
New research published in @languageeducation.bsky.social, available open access here (tinyurl.com/bdf262jp) and a short thread on the work below. Many thanks to the reviewers & editors for their feedback and to @leverhulme.ac.uk for funding support.
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Emma Cayley 谷曦 @emmacayley.bsky.social · Jul 7
Our permanent German lectureship now has an extended deadline of 21st July. Apply here: jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
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Sascha Stollhans @saschastollhans.bsky.social · Jul 4
Fascinating discussion and a really insightful day so far! #langsky
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UCFL - University Council For Languages @ucflangs.bsky.social · Jul 4
Our @ucflangs.bsky.social Summer Plenary today has a range of crucially important panels on current developments in languages provision in HE.

First up: David Clarke (Cardiff University) & Derek Hird (Lancaster University) on Modern Languages in a Global Humanities Landscape.
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DAAD UK & Ireland @daad-uk-ireland.bsky.social · Jul 3
A fantastic article from Sascha Stollhans at the University of Leeds on the myriad benefits of learning the German language. theconversation.com/learning-ger...

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Learning German has many benefits for young people – and it’s not as hard as its reputation suggests
Learning a language gives you unique insights into different cultures, societies and perspectives.
theconversation.com
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German Embassy London @uk.diplo.de · Jul 2
“Learning a language really unlocks the understanding of another culture”, Minister of State for School Standards Catherine McKinnell joined us at this year’s Sommerfest at the German Embassy where we celebrated German language & culture.
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Institute of Languages, Cultures and Societies @ilcs.bsky.social · Jul 1
“We’re at real risk of language education being accessible only to young people in the most affluent schools in England. This would be a disaster, shutting many young people out of essential education” : @cforsdick.bsky.social
Fewer pupils in less affluent English schools taking languages, survey finds
Less than half taking foreign languages GCSEs compared with 69% in most prosperous state schools
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Jonathan Kasstan @jrkasstan.bsky.social · Jul 1
The latest #Language Trends survey makes for yet more damning reading. The Curriculum and Assessment Review must grapple with this and pull no punches #edusky #langsky. www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · Jun 30
Prof. Stafford's review of the new Disney Hercules musical is out - complete with some great photos and video-links... Enjoy!

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With fresh songs and a spectacular set, Disney’s Hercules musical goes the distance
The muses must spend the whole evening on costume changes, appearing in a series of fabulous frocks, each more spectacular than the last.
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UCFL - University Council For Languages @ucflangs.bsky.social · Jul 1
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Fewer pupils in less affluent English schools taking languages, survey finds
Less than half taking foreign languages GCSEs compared with 69% in most prosperous state schools
www.theguardian.com
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Sascha Stollhans @saschastollhans.bsky.social · Jun 30
Thank you for sharing 😊
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British-German Association (BGA) @britgerassoc.bsky.social · Jun 30
#WhyLearnGerman? With the UK & EU working on a Youth Experience Scheme, new opportunities will open up, especially for those with German skills! And as @saschastollhans.bsky.social explains, learning German is "frontloaded": you'll encounter the tricky bits first. theconversation.com/learning-ger...
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