Month: December 2022

What are universal words and how do they come to exist?

Amber, Year 13, explains how words become shared across different languages. Universal words can be words that exist in multiple

We love hearing from our former students. Here, Millie, shares her experiences of studying French and Spanish at university and

Maya (Year 9) compares Chinese New Year and Christmas Every January/February is Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring

Josephine (Year 10) tells us about her trip to China Town On Monday, my classmates and I went to China

Alexandra (Year 12) discusses Mariah Carey’s Afro-Latino heritage. Here is a song to listen to whilst reading: ’Azucar Negra’ by

Sascha’ s (Year 13) guide to French back-slang. D’où vient le verlan ? L’argot, un type de langue qui consiste

Cecily (Year 12) explores the history and traditions of Saint Nicholas. In many Eastern European countries Saint Nicholas Day or

Lucille (Year 12) considers how the French language was brought to the African continent through colonialism. With 321 million speakers,

Florence (Year 12) explores the evolution of the French language. The ancient name for the country of France was Gaul,

Tamsin-Mae (Year 8) explores this unusual festival La fête de la dinde est à Licques le 10 – 11 décembre.