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Cabinet Secretary for Education, Kirsty Williams launching the Spanish Embassy Education Office (SEEO) and the Goethe Institut London satellite office at the School of Modern Languages

Cabinet Secretary for Education visits School to launch new collaborative language office

21 September 2017

Cabinet Secretary for Education, Kirsty Williams visited the School of Modern Languages this week to learn more about two new collaborative partnerships which aim to increase and aid the professional development of language teachers in Wales.

School spellers lead the way in multilingual competition

18 August 2017

Pupils from over 30 Welsh schools caused a buzz this July by competing against each other in the Routes into Languages Spelling Bee.

School of Modern Language graduates enjoy their post graduation reception this July

Celebrating the Class of 2017!

26 July 2017

The School of Modern Languages held its 2017 Graduation ceremony on 21 July 2016 at St David’s Hall, Cardiff.

Professor Chris Pountain speaking at a lectern

Best practice shared at first Cardiff language learning colloquium

24 July 2017

A colloquium for best practice in language learning and teaching was hosted by the School of Modern Languages this June.

A taste of Japan comes to Cardiff for young language learners

10 July 2017

School pupils from across Wales visited Cardiff University this month to learn more about Japanese culture and language.

Cardiff Castle during the Champions League festivities

Language learners gain valuable experience in Champions League festivities

7 July 2017

The Champions League Final came to Cardiff this June and brought with it many exciting opportunities for our language learners!

Santander announces volunteer competition for Cardiff undergraduates

4 July 2017

Are you a student who has volunteered in a Spanish-speaking country?

Translation Studies programme ranks highly in 2017 postgraduate survey

23 June 2017

The School has scored an impressive 92% for overall student satisfaction in the 2017 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey.

Chloe Samuels (centre) is presented with her German Teacher Award by German Ambassador Dr Peter Ammon (left) and renowned writer John le Carré (right).

School of Modern Language’s alumna scoops German Teacher Award accolade

16 June 2017

A former student was recently presented with an award which highlighted her outstanding achievements as a German teacher.

Mr Shinichi Iida, Minister for Public Diplomacy and Media (centre) visits the School of Modern Languages

Japanese Minister visits School for post Brexit lecture

8 June 2017

The School of Modern Languages was honoured to welcome Mr Shinichi Iida, Minister for Public Diplomacy and Media (Embassy of Japan in the UK) to Cardiff this May.