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The courage of literary translation

The courage of literary translation

Literary translation is not so black-and-white, and understanding this grants us a wealth of new meaning
Year Abroad Diaries #7: Reality hits for the big return home

Year Abroad Diaries #7: Reality hits for the big return home

The big return to Manchester after a year abroad is well and truly underway for many fourth years. Here is a collection of lessons that I learned while away, that I intend to bring into my final year of studies
Year Abroad Diaries #5: Final year dread

Year Abroad Diaries #5: Final year dread

With the year abroad drawing to a close, it is hard not to feel apprehensive about returning to Manchester
Why is it still important to learn languages?

Why is it still important to learn languages?

Language learning seems to have taken a backseat, with English being so widely spoken – so why is it important to learn a new language?
Year abroad diaries #3: Long-distance relationships

Year abroad diaries #3: Long-distance relationships

Long-distance relationships can be hard during your year abroad – here are some ways to make them easier
Year Abroad Diaries #1: Moving to Morocco

Year Abroad Diaries #1: Moving to Morocco

Adjusting to a new life abroad can be challenging and scary – here’s how to make the most of your opportunities when begin your year abroad.
My year abroad, the visa process, and getting lost in translation

My year abroad, the visa process, and getting lost in translation

Preparing for your year abroad can feel daunting, but with a little preparation and a willingness to get things wrong at first, there’ll be plenty to look forward to
Growing up bilingual

Growing up bilingual

Learning a language from your parents gives a very different understanding of a language from those taught in school
No Hablo Ingles – the irresistible rise of Spanish pop

No Hablo Ingles – the irresistible rise of Spanish pop

Cachella Smith suggests that Despacito has kicked off a positive change in the British music industry.
It’s not too late to join a Society!

It’s not too late to join a Society!

How joining a university society is easy to do and beneficial to your general student experience in Manchester
Are Cultural Modules an essential part of a Language Degree?

Are Cultural Modules an essential part of a Language Degree?

Lauren Valentine contends that cultural modules are an essential part of any language degree, and students should be striving for a deeper understanding of a country’s culture, not just furthering their career.
Inside the lives of international students

Inside the lives of international students

Being an international student can be hard at times — it is difficult to be so far away from the people you know and love, and often so removed from the home comforts and familiarities of your own country that you once took for granted

British people should learn community languages

Changes to the languages we are taught at school may be made in a bid to improve the UK’s economic standing and the social integration of immigrants

Passport to paradise

Embarking on a year abroad can be so much more than staying in Europe; six French students who travelled far and wide give their deux cents on choosing a far-flung location

What is your course stereotype?

What does your degree say about you? Kitty Treverton Jones explores the stereotypes from a selection of university courses