Free UK-wide language workshops for A-level students available in Swansea
The classes are designed to enhance language learning
Swansea University’s Department of Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting has launched a nationwide programme of free A-level workshops and masterclasses designed to enhance language learning and support KS5 curriculum delivery in schools and colleges across the UK.
The outreach sessions will be made available online or can be delivered in person.
The programmes' sessions can be tailored to meet the specific needs of individual groups.
The sessions include:
- A-level set texts and films
- Language-specific sessions in French, German and Spanish, alongside introductory tasters in Italian, Catalan, Portuguese and Mandarin Chinese. Welsh language provision is also available for French and Spanish
- Support for the Independent Research Project (IRP) or UCAS personal statement writing
- General university taster sessions and subject enrichment workshops
Dr Federico Lopez-Terra, Subject Lead for Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting, said: “In a world where building bridges matters more than ever, learning a language is not just a professional asset but an act of awareness that changes the way you see the world and the people in it. Languages open doors that nothing else can.
“For pupils joining these sessions, we hope it offers a taste of what that experience feels like and of the many surprising directions languages can take them.”
Project lead and Admissions Tutor Dr Greg Herman added: “We’re delighted to host these free sessions, designed to help young people discover the life-changing benefits of language learning, regardless of where they live or their school curriculum. They also provide valuable evidence of supercurricular engagement for those considering studying languages at university.”