A recording is now available of our conference for UNESCO International Mother Language Day 2024 ‘Towards a Multilingual Utopia: How can knowledge lead to action?’, with contributions from: Language teachers Tahera Khanam and Hind Gaily (Manchester) and Sophie Gavrois (Birmingham), moderated by Dr Ian Cushing UNESCO City of Literature coordinators Joakim Albrektson and Hermosa Amor …
Celebrating UNESCO International Mother (and Father) Language Day 2024 This online conference with international participants will take place on Wednesday 21 February 2024 at 4-6.30pm UK time. Registration through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/towards-a-multilingual-utopia-how-can-knowledge-lead-to-action-tickets-710184469867?aff=oddtdtcreator The conference will feature discussion panels on language teaching, indigenous language rights and the role of language in UNESCO cities of culture. Panellists will include …
In this report, Manchester City of Languages’ Yaron Matras and Santiago Chau Príncipe compare changes to census figures on languages in Manchester between 2011 and 2021. They find increases for a number of languages, and explain them through comparison with other datasets as well as first hand observations in the city’s communities. They also draw …
Continue reading What languages are on the rise in Manchester? Making sense of the census
Manchester has a wide range of events available to celebrate Interational Mother Language Day in 2023. Over 25 events across various venues ranging from libraries, to museums, to community spaces and more. The activities range from dance, to crafts, to translation workshops. There's something for everyone with a blend of events aimed at families and …
Continue reading Manchester’s 2023 International Mother Language Day Programme announced
Manchester City of Literature and partners have introduced Manchester’s inaugural team of Multilingual City Poets, three talented creatives who have been appointed to produce a series of original works on behalf of the City throughout 2022, as part of International Mother Language Day 2022. The City’s new Multilingual City Poets team has been created to …
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