Happy March! We are pleased to announce that the Language Centre spring course enrolment starts from Wednesday 1st March, for the classes to commence week beginning Monday 24th April 2023.
Online registration will be closed on Thursday 20th April and we welcome all to make an early registration to avoid disappointment. Class schedule and registration links are accessible via Language Centre website.
For those of you keen to develop your German language skills, watching German films and TV series, even with subtitles, can be an effective and entertaining way of familiarising your ears with spoken German, as well as providing insights into German culture.
Below you can see a list of popular German films and series that you can use for inspiration. We encourage all of you to consider your own preferences in the hope of finding viewing options that best suit your own personal tastes, but this list should help you to get started.
Please note that some of these films and series may not be suitable for family viewing.
Dark – The disappearance of two children from the small, fictional town of Winden leads four families down a dark path of discovery. The sinful past of the town is exposed, as well as the secrets and fractured relationships that exist within these families. As the series unfolds, it becomes apparent that the central characters all have a connection to the town’s dark history. Full of twists and turns, this hugely successful science-fiction mystery series, which has supernatural elements, is the first German original series to be produced for Netflix.
How to Sell Drugs Online Fast – This coming-of-age comedy drama centres on a nerdy teen, who decides to start selling ecstasy online in an attempt to win back his ex-girlfriend, ends up becoming one of Europe’s most successful dealers. Available to watch on Netflix.
Das Letzte Wort – A comedy drama about a recently widowed woman who unexpectedly and suddenly finds her calling in professional eulogizing. This touching series is an exploration not only of grief and of death, but of living and of love. Also available to watch on Netflix.
At this stage in 2020, it can take a long time to find something new or fresh to watch, even with seemingly endless options on TV and streaming platforms. For those of you keen to develop your Spanish language skills, watching Spanish films and TV series, even with subtitles, can be an effective and entertaining way of familiarising your ears with spoken Spanish, as well as providing insights into Spanish culture.
Below you can see a list of popular Spanish films and series that you can use for inspiration. You may be familiar with some of the more popular titles already. We encourage all of you to consider your own preferences in the hope of finding viewing options that best suit your own personal tastes, but this list should help you to get started.
Please note that some of these films and series may not be suitable for family viewing.
La Lengua de las Mariposas (The Butterfly’s Tongue)
This touching film tells the story of an inspirational teacher in a small Spanish town at a time of change and conflict. A powerful telling of how perspectives and values can be both encouraged and governed. With a remarkable performance from Fernando Fernan Gomez.
El Laberinto del Fauno (Pan’s Labrynth)
Guillermo Del Toro’s globally acclaimed tale of fantasy and civil war is beautifully directed and, through the eyes of a child takes us through the magical and dangerous world that she finds herself in. Think ‘dark fairy tale for grown-ups.’ If you enjoy Pans Labyrinth, you should also watch ‘Cronos’ and ‘The Devil’s Backbone,’ from Del Toro’s previous work.
In a year in which screens have played a larger than average role in our ability to engage with the outside world, we are sure that many of you are running out of new series and movies to pass the time. For those of you keen to develop your French language skills, watching French films and TV series, even with subtitles, can be an effective and entertaining way of familiarising your ears with spoken French, as well as providing insights into French culture.
Below you can see a list of popular French films and series that you can use for inspiration. We encourage all of you to consider your own preferences in the hope of finding viewing options that best suit your own personal tastes.
Please note that some of these films and series may not be suitable for family viewing.
Les Intouchables
A box-office phenomenon in France, which shattered records to become the second most successful French film of all time, it tells the story of the unconventional and surprising friendship that develops between a disabled white millionaire and his Senegalese carer. Hilarious, moving and uplifting: quite simply, this movie is a must-see.
Priceless (French title: Hors de Prix)
A romantic comedy that centres on a case of mistaken identity. In a bizarre set of circumstances, a young gold-digger (Audrey Tautou) mistakes a mild-mannered bartender (Gad Elmaleh) for a wealthy suitor and proceeds to woo him. A fun, feel-good film.