Learning to make connections
Sherry came to Birmingham and discovered that learning was her gateway into new communities and making her feel like she belonged.
Languages Success
Language learners and events
Exploring the feeling of being “Between Two Worlds”
Celebrating learner creativity, cultural journeys, and the joy of language learning at Brasshouse Centre at the Library of Birmingham
A lost language is found
Marie-Elaina loves language. She began learning French in school and continued into adulthood. She also encouraged her daughter to immerse herself in as many languages…
Outstanding Learner Awards 2025: The Story of the Night
Their stories reveal the ripple effects of learning. You could hear it in Kamel’s story…
My brain thinks differently now: Mohammed’s Mandarin journey
Learning Mandarin began as a way to keep his mind active and boost his career. But it has added much more to his life…
A way with words in a range of languages!
Expressing ideas and her unique personality comes naturally to her. Maria is a native Greek speaker who started studying Spanish with us nearly three years…
Determined to overcome his barriers to being heard
Learning a language comes with an extra challenge for Howard because of a speech impediment.
This difficulty sometimes means he needs a bit more time…