20 minute sessions to inspire you and a Q&A session on studying languages at the University of Glasgow

The School of Modern Languages and Cultures at the University of Glasgow is pleased to invite young people in Scotland to the third edition of our Taster Sessions for Senior Phase pupils on Thursday 3 September 2026.

This invitation is open to all Senior Phase pupils not only to those who are currently studying languages in school.

This event will take place between 10 am and 1:30 pm at

42 Bute Gardens G12 8rt

Teachers, please book a maximum of 10 tickets per school in the first instance. i.e.: one ticket per person attending.

Should you have any questions please contact:Monica.Legazpi-Iglesias@glagsow.ac.uk

These 20 minute sessions will offer pupils an opportunity to taste interactive lessons in Chinese, Czech, French, Gaelic, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish and Russian. There will also be a Q&A session on what it is like to study languages at the University of Glasgow.

Studying a language at Beginners Level (no prior knowledge is required) is an option available to all first-year students in Glasgow University.

Students who choose to study a language can, if they wish, continue studying this in their year 2 and from there progress to a degree including that language.

SMLC will give pupils from MD20 and MD40 catchment areas a voucher as a gift for attending this event 😊

Light refreshments will be provided free of charge on the day. Bringing own lucn is advised.

The programme of parallel sessions will be emailed to attendees closer to the day.

Description supplied by the event organiser.