We are an education initiative that supports young people in embracing all sides of their linguistic and cultural heritages. We do this through creative translation workshops that draw on students’ experiences and interests, and encourage them to think critically about issues such as representation, self-expression, and the relationship between language and power.
Languages are dynamic, varied and ever-changing. Language education in the UK does not currently reflect this reality. The curriculum focus on Western European languages and elite forms of English creates a perceived hierarchy, placing value on these languages over others. Our workshops shift that focus to create a more widely engaging, inclusive learning environment.
Teacher, Farnborough Sixth Form College
We hosted a free festival in collaboration with the Institute of Modern Languages Research, SOAS World Languages Institute, and The Endangered Languages Archive exploring pathways towards education that is free from prejudice and discrimination.
Congratulations to all!
Including:
‘- The first LGBT Macedonian novel.
- The first time English PEN has awarded titles from Guatemala and North Macedonia.
- The first time English PEN has awarded work translated from the Macedonian, Montenegrin, and Isaan Thai.’ https://t.co/Pfbmhr3tRH
Excited to be a part of this beautiful and subversive anthology that’s out today alhamdulillah https://t.co/jVwtxZZvw4
Calling all UK secondary schools! @GCHQ are running an online National Language Competition in November this year for Year 9 pupils across the country. For more information on the #GCHQNationalLanguageCompetition and to be added to the mailing list please email nlc@gchq.gov.uk!
