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Learning German - from beginner to prize winnerLearning German - from beginner to prize winner

Learning German - from beginner to prize winner

Isobel graduated in 2019 and here she tells us about her journey learning German at Liverpool - from starting as a beginner to becoming a prize winner!

Posted on: 19 April 2021

Art everywhere – three ways to get your culture fix in LiverpoolArt everywhere – three ways to get your culture fix in Liverpool

Art everywhere – three ways to get your culture fix in Liverpool

We are a resilient university in a city full of character. With spring arriving, it’s time to re-discover the streets of Liverpool to find some much-needed colour, joy and wonder.

Posted on: 8 April 2021

A Talk with Eric Cohen: Son and Grandson of Holocaust Victims A Talk with Eric Cohen: Son and Grandson of Holocaust Victims

A Talk with Eric Cohen: Son and Grandson of Holocaust Victims

On 8th of March 2021, German final-year students were fortunate enough to talk to Zeitzeuge Eric Cohen, a son and grandson of victims of the Holocaust.

Posted on: 7 April 2021

Li Qingzhao (1084 – 1155) and her Ci’ (Lyric Poetry)Li Qingzhao  (1084 – 1155) and her Ci’ (Lyric Poetry)

Li Qingzhao (1084 – 1155) and her Ci’ (Lyric Poetry)

Dr Penny Ding shares the story of Chinese female poet Li Qingzhao.

Posted on: 9 March 2021

Celebrating Chinese New Year of the Gold Ox in Liverpool Celebrating Chinese New Year of the Gold Ox in Liverpool

Celebrating Chinese New Year of the Gold Ox in Liverpool

Deputy Director of the Confucius Institute Dr Penny Ding explains why this year's Spring Festival is so special.

Posted on: 10 February 2021

Iberian and Latin American Week 2021Iberian and Latin American Week 2021

Iberian and Latin American Week 2021

Taking place from Monday 8th February to Friday 12th February, #IBLAW21 will bring you a taste of the languages, literature, visual arts, and musical traditions of Iberia and Latin America through online events and workshops.

Posted on: 4 February 2021

Villains and Queer CinemaVillains and Queer Cinema

Villains and Queer Cinema

Film Studies student Harriet Bell talks about her experience growing up with queer representation in mainstream media and how things are changing.

Posted on: 1 February 2021

Modern Language Films on Free-to-View Platforms InternshipModern Language Films on Free-to-View Platforms Internship

Modern Language Films on Free-to-View Platforms Internship

For this blog post, we have created a mini ‘Student Picks’ Film Festival. We have each chosen a film that appealed to us during our research and have written a small review to show you more about the great films that are available on these platforms.

Posted on: 1 February 2021

Why your business should hire a Modern Languages student from the University of LiverpoolWhy your business should hire a Modern Languages student from the University of Liverpool

Why your business should hire a Modern Languages student from the University of Liverpool

Dr Liam Lewis (Lecturer in French) and three students from the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures explain why businesses should consider hiring a Modern Languages student as part of the University of Liverpool Year Abroad programme.

Posted on: 11 January 2021