Linguistics in MFL Project
@inmfl.bsky.social
A cross HEI initiative to introduce #linguistics into #languages teaching in schools. As seen in @timeshighered.bsky.social @economist.com NatGeo
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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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🚨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
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New Post: Back to Erasmus+: the value of international exchange www.hepi.ac.uk/2026/09/03/b...
Back to Erasmus+: the value of international exchange - HEPI
Join the Policy Institute at King’s College London and HEPI on Tuesday 15 September, from 6.30pm to 7.45pm, at Bush House, London, for a free event exploring the future of higher education in…
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September 3, 2026 at 6:02 AM
New Post: Back to Erasmus+: the value of international exchange www.hepi.ac.uk/2026/09/03/b...
Our colleague @saschastollhans.bsky.social has written a piece for @uk.theconversation.com commenting on language learning trends emerging from today's A-level results and the @britishcouncil.bsky.social Language Trends surveys: theconversation.com/a-level-resu...
A-level results: key takeaways for language learning
Combined A-level entries in French, German and Spanish rose slightly in absolute terms in England, Northern Ireland and Wales.
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August 13, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Our colleague @saschastollhans.bsky.social has written a piece for @uk.theconversation.com commenting on language learning trends emerging from today's A-level results and the @britishcouncil.bsky.social Language Trends surveys: theconversation.com/a-level-resu...
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#Humanities Forward is out and it’s all 🔓 thanks to funding from AHRC. Therein we ( @inmfl.bsky.social ) we offer a manifesto for #linguistics in UK-based #language teaching off the back of work we have done with teachers ! www.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/doi/book/10.... @hetanshah.bsky.social
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July 28, 2026 at 6:21 PM
#Humanities Forward is out and it’s all 🔓 thanks to funding from AHRC. Therein we ( @inmfl.bsky.social ) we offer a manifesto for #linguistics in UK-based #language teaching off the back of work we have done with teachers ! www.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/doi/book/10.... @hetanshah.bsky.social
Our project member @saschastollhans.bsky.social (@lcsleeds.bsky.social) has penned an informative piece on the use of gender-neutral pronouns in language exams and the way in which language teaching responds to linguistic change: theconversation.com/gender-neutr... @uk.theconversation.com
June 22, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Our project member @saschastollhans.bsky.social (@lcsleeds.bsky.social) has penned an informative piece on the use of gender-neutral pronouns in language exams and the way in which language teaching responds to linguistic change: theconversation.com/gender-neutr... @uk.theconversation.com
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Should language teaching describe how a language is used, or how it should be used?
Gender-neutral pronouns in French exams: how language classrooms respond to linguistic change
Should language teaching describe how a language is used, or how it should be used?
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June 18, 2026 at 6:12 AM
Should language teaching describe how a language is used, or how it should be used?
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Have you heard the recent House of Lords debate led by Baroness Coussins (Chair of the APPG for Modern Languages), which addresses language education across schools and universities in the UK?
Baroness Coussins’ intervention is at 15:37 and can be viewed here: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
Baroness Coussins’ intervention is at 15:37 and can be viewed here: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
January 21, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Have you heard the recent House of Lords debate led by Baroness Coussins (Chair of the APPG for Modern Languages), which addresses language education across schools and universities in the UK?
Baroness Coussins’ intervention is at 15:37 and can be viewed here: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
Baroness Coussins’ intervention is at 15:37 and can be viewed here: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
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Happy #ShoutOutForGerman week! Learning #German has lots of benefits, it’s fun and not as hard as some may think: theconversation.com/learning-ger... @uk.theconversation.com @goethe-institut-uk.bsky.social @daad-uk-ireland.bsky.social @uk.diplo.de @ags-gbi.bsky.social @britgerassoc.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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January 19, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Happy #ShoutOutForGerman week! Learning #German has lots of benefits, it’s fun and not as hard as some may think: theconversation.com/learning-ger... @uk.theconversation.com @goethe-institut-uk.bsky.social @daad-uk-ireland.bsky.social @uk.diplo.de @ags-gbi.bsky.social @britgerassoc.bsky.social
“2025 in review: making the case for #linguistics in language teaching and learning” - Find out more about our activities in 2025, including publications, talks, new materials, and public engagement, and read about some of our plans for 2026: www.linkedin.com/pulse/2025-r... #MFL #languages
2025 in review: making the case for linguistics in language teaching and learning
Our project is concerned with exploring and explaining the relationship between linguistics (the analytical and critical study of language) and language education, especially within a UK context. We a...
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January 8, 2026 at 2:44 PM
“2025 in review: making the case for #linguistics in language teaching and learning” - Find out more about our activities in 2025, including publications, talks, new materials, and public engagement, and read about some of our plans for 2026: www.linkedin.com/pulse/2025-r... #MFL #languages
Great news that the Languages Research Database is now live, including our entry “Linguistics makes language learning more relevant and attractive for pupils”: university-council-for-languages.org/research/lin... #linguistics #languages #languagelearning
December 30, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Great news that the Languages Research Database is now live, including our entry “Linguistics makes language learning more relevant and attractive for pupils”: university-council-for-languages.org/research/lin... #linguistics #languages #languagelearning
Our @saschastollhans.bsky.social has commented on the recent good news concerning our re-entry to the Erasmus+ scheme: theconversation.com/uk-to-re-joi... @euerasmusplus.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu @ucflangs.bsky.social #Erasmus
December 19, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Our @saschastollhans.bsky.social has commented on the recent good news concerning our re-entry to the Erasmus+ scheme: theconversation.com/uk-to-re-joi... @euerasmusplus.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu @ucflangs.bsky.social #Erasmus
We look forward to being being involved in two exciting events today: you can join our project lead @mishee54.bsky.social at 2pm (UK time) for a webinar on “Why language teaching needs linguistics”, hosted by GLOW - register here to receive the Zoom link: glowlinguistics.org/blog/glowing...
November 21, 2025 at 8:40 AM
We look forward to being being involved in two exciting events today: you can join our project lead @mishee54.bsky.social at 2pm (UK time) for a webinar on “Why language teaching needs linguistics”, hosted by GLOW - register here to receive the Zoom link: glowlinguistics.org/blog/glowing...
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This free online workshop “From linguistic research to classroom practice: how different perspectives shape #grammar #teaching” may be of interest to teachers on here: linguisticsinmfl.co.uk/events/works... #edusky #langsky #linguistics @inmfl.bsky.social @saschastollhans.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 11:52 AM
This free online workshop “From linguistic research to classroom practice: how different perspectives shape #grammar #teaching” may be of interest to teachers on here: linguisticsinmfl.co.uk/events/works... #edusky #langsky #linguistics @inmfl.bsky.social @saschastollhans.bsky.social
“Does #German sound aggressive and #French romantic?” All invited to this public talk about attitudes to #languages by project member @saschastollhans.bsky.social taking place on 18 November at @universityofleeds.bsky.social: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/talk-... #LeedsCityOfLanguages
October 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
“Does #German sound aggressive and #French romantic?” All invited to this public talk about attitudes to #languages by project member @saschastollhans.bsky.social taking place on 18 November at @universityofleeds.bsky.social: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/talk-... #LeedsCityOfLanguages
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✨ New OASIS Summary! ✨
▶️Including linguistics in A-level language classes is easy and effective according to teachers
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▶️Including linguistics in A-level language classes is easy and effective according to teachers
www.oasis-database.org/details/mctu...
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August 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
✨ New OASIS Summary! ✨
▶️Including linguistics in A-level language classes is easy and effective according to teachers
www.oasis-database.org/details/mctu...
▶️Including linguistics in A-level language classes is easy and effective according to teachers
www.oasis-database.org/details/mctu...
This sounds like a great initiative! We look forward to exploring it and contributing!
We’re launching Languaging, a new wiki created to act as a collaborative space for embedding Linguistics in teaching.
Join us for the launch
Mon 3 Nov 4-5pm
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Explore the wiki and share the event languaging.fandom.com/wiki/Languag...
Join us for the launch
Mon 3 Nov 4-5pm
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/borderscap...
Explore the wiki and share the event languaging.fandom.com/wiki/Languag...
Borderscapes Project: Embedding Linguistics in Teaching Toolkit
Learn how to incorporate linguistic concepts into your teaching with the Borderscapes Project Teaching Toolkit!
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October 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM
This sounds like a great initiative! We look forward to exploring it and contributing!
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Alliance Française Leeds are offering free online French lessons as part of Leeds City of Languages. If you would like to find out more about them and how to sign up check our website: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/onlin... #leedscityoflanguages #french #languages
October 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Alliance Française Leeds are offering free online French lessons as part of Leeds City of Languages. If you would like to find out more about them and how to sign up check our website: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/onlin... #leedscityoflanguages #french #languages
We are delighted to support @leedscitylanguages.bsky.social - a two-week celebration of languages, cultures and global connections! Take a look at the varied programme of over 80 events taking place in and around Leeds and online, and the dedicated resources page for schools! #LeedsCityOfLanguages
Leeds City of Languages is a vibrant celebration of the city's languages, cultures, and communities, highlighting our connections with the world.
Check out our webpage: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk #leedscityoflanguages #languages #mfl
Check out our webpage: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk #leedscityoflanguages #languages #mfl
October 15, 2025 at 9:28 AM
We are delighted to support @leedscitylanguages.bsky.social - a two-week celebration of languages, cultures and global connections! Take a look at the varied programme of over 80 events taking place in and around Leeds and online, and the dedicated resources page for schools! #LeedsCityOfLanguages
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
October 10, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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
📣 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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October 2, 2025 at 5:15 PM
📣 Follow our brandnew LinkedIn page for project updates and more resources: “Linguistics in MFL” www.linkedin.com/company/ling...
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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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September 21, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Rethinking language education in the school curriculum in England
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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
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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September 15, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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
For teachers interested in our project here's a little video about us: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NT9R... #linguistics #edusky
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
August 30, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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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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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August 6, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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
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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
August 5, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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