We believe that translation is an essential skill which can teach us to think critically about the world around us.
Language-learning and translation are much more than purely communicative tools. They train us to be self-aware, creative and linguistically dextrous. They teach cross-disciplinary skills which enrich our approach to any academic subject or career path.
About Shadow Heroes
“The Shadow Heroes workshop has helped the students gain a fresh perspective on how the language we use reflects who we are and enabled them to think critically about the assumptions we might have about people from different backgrounds. The activities were imaginative and energised the class.”– Teacher, Farnborough Sixth Form College
“The workshop have changed the way I see translation: it is a very creative process that requires great knowledge of oneself, society and literary and historical context.”– Student, Lycée International Winston Churchill
“Pupils learnt to think laterally and outside the box, not just to take things at face value but to really question and think deeply – to question each other and to push their thought processes, both individually and as a team, to hone their translations and to envisage multiple possible outcomes.”– Teacher, Geneva English School