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Inspirational stories

We have exceptional students, whose work at the University has inspired them to follow their passions. They share their experiences of studying at Reading and explore what they've learned during their time here.

Ashleigh Embling

Ashleigh improved her French language skills, made new friends, and travelled all over France while studying at a Grande École.
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Merryn Thomas

Merryn talks about how she prepared for her year abroad as a wheelchair user, and how the Department and University's Disability Advisory Service supported her with her plans.

Michael O'Hagan

Michael worked as an intern in France, where he enjoyed the fast pace of city life as well as the quiet of the countryside.

Megan Johnson

Megan studied at a university in France for six months before spending the rest of her year abroad teaching at a language institute in Argentina.

Natasha Holland

Natasha spent six months in Chile, where she undertook a marketing internship, as well as teaching on a placement in Milan, Italy.

Jess Paxford

Jess progressed her Spanish skills by immersing herself in the language at the Universidad de Alcalá, Spain.

Mollie Pye

Mollie chose to teach in Austria, where she lived with a local family. She then opted to work in a hotel in Brittany, France, where she gained confidence in her French speaking abilities.

Sara Gonzalez

Sara studied BA Spanish and International Development. She enjoyed addressing real world issues affecting people and planet in conjunction with her in-depth study of the Spanish language.
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Sophie Murray

The communication skills and work experience opportunities Sophie gained during her BA Spanish and English Language degree prepared her for her future career in journalism.

Luke Wearn

Luke opted to spend his year abroad completing an eight-month assistantship with the British Council in Germany, teaching English language and culture.

Passionate staff

Discover what makes our staff passionate about their subject and the impact their research has had so far. Their research feeds into teaching and is embedded in many of the modules you will study.

Dr Marjorie Gehrhardt

Marjorie's main areas of research are the history of the First World War (WWI), visual culture studies and the history of the voluntary sector in Europe.

Professor Federico Faloppa

Federico has spent the past 20 years investigating the relationship between language and power, and the representation of minorities in public and media discourse.

Dr Melani Schroeter

Melani often involves students in her research on political discourse and migration.

Recognised by students

Recipients of Reading Students' Union (RSU) awards.

Oscar Garcia Garcia

Oscar won the Teaching Excellence Award for the exceptional support he provides and the passion he brings to his Spanish language teaching.

Leilani Davis

Leilani was awarded the RSU Excellence Award for Course Rep of the Year, across the entire university, for her commitment to representing students and enhancing their experience in our Department.

Cong Xia Li

Cong Xia Li won the 2024 RSU Excellence Award: Diverse and Inclusive Teaching (University-wide), for her work to foster an environment where every student feels empowered to thrive.

Undergraduate study

Our degree courses will equip you with sought-after proficiency in languages and a deep understanding of the societies and cultures associated with the languages of your choice.

Research

100% of our research is of international standing (REF 2021, combining 4*, 3* and 2* submissions – Modern Languages and Linguistics).

Meet the team

The academic excellence of our staff, and their impactful, interdisciplinary research, directly informs our teaching.