Are your students curious about studying modern foreign languages at college and university?
This day is for year 11 and year 12 Modern Foreign Language students. Students will be able to fully immerse themselves in languages and see languages in action. They will be able to see the benefits of studying abroad with a series of workshops delivered by our final-year students, fresh from their year abroad placements. Students will complete a carousel of activities including an interpreting workshop, a translation workshop and learn a new language.
This year's event takes place on Thursday 12 March 2026.
Book class or yourself onto this Taster day below.
Please note: Year 11 students must be accompanied by a teacher and attend with their school. Students from year 12 can book as individuals.
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Students will attend all 4 of the following sessions throughout the day:
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Interpreting: Students will take part in a workshop led by our interpreting team in our professional Interpreter Training Suite. The session will be linked to their chosen language of study (French, German and Spanish).
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Translation: Students will be guided by our experienced translators to undertake a translation workshop in their chosen language of study (French, German and Spanish).
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Studying & Working Abroad: Our returning final-year students will talk about their experiences of studying and working abroad as part of their degree. Some will share their experiences of learning in other countries whereas other students have worked as teachers, translators, as volunteers with NGOs and travelled all around the world using their languages.
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New Language Taster : An opportunity for students to participate in a session learning a new language from scratch. Students will do this twice throughout the day, getting introduced to two new languages.
Programme
We will start the day in Park Building, King Henry I Street, 1024核工厂, PO1 2BZ.
In this session, we'll have a discussion about the different career options available to language graduates, the different ways of spending a Year Abroad as part of a degree, and our Initial Teacher Training in Languages pathway, which gives undergraduates the opportunity to Fast-track to a teaching career.
Students will attend all 4 of the following sessions throughout the day, more details above:
Interpreting
Translation
Studying & Working Abroad
New Language Taster (x2)
Take a breather before the next session.
Same as above, but students rotate to a different session.
Same as above, but students rotate to a different session.
Grab a bite to eat before the last sessions of the day.
Same as above, but students rotate to a different session.
Same as above, but students rotate to a different session.
Summary of the day and learn about the next routes students could take.
Due to room capacities, we ask that schools bring a maximum of 14 students.
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Modern Languages BA (Hons)
Study one language, immersing yourself in the culture, history and identity of the communities that speak it, in practical classes and on a year abroad, and have the option to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) too.
Foundation year option available
Start date: September 2026
