Linguists visit Warwick for Languages Workshops

Modern Language learners at Solihull Sixth Form College visited the University of Warwick recently for a day of workshops that offered them the opportunity to try a new language.

Budding linguists on our A level French, German and Spanish courses enjoyed a very productive and useful day, attending three sessions, for which students registered their choices prior to the event. They all had a session on 'Studying Languages at University' and the different career paths that the degree can introduce, beyond the teaching or translation that learners typically progress onto. They also met current and ex-students who are presently working and all shared their experiences.

Of the sessions that students could choose from was one on Hispanic Studies, German Studies and European Studies, another was an Introduction to Arabic, Chinese, Japanese and Russian, and a third focussed on Translation Studies, Italian Studies and French Studies.

Assistant Curriculum Leader Carolina Lopez-Garabito commented:

"The staff, current and ex-students at the University of Warwick were so welcoming to our young people and made this a fantastic day. Students enjoyed the opportunity to try a new language most of all and also picked up valuable insights into possible Higher Education options and careers."

The College has a fantastic track record of supporting students onto Higher Education study of languages, including a number over the years who have progressed to Oxford and Cambridge Universities to continue their study of languages.

16 June 2026