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Goodbye, congratulations and welcome
A fond farewell ………………… After 25+ years in the hot seat, we are saddened to announce that Mark Green has stepped down as Chair of the John Speak Language Trust. We are sorry to lose you Mark but fully appreciate your decision that now is a good time to hand over the reins. As JST…
Read MoreNew Scholarship opportunity for wool/textile industry language student
An opportunity has arisen for the John Speak Language Trust to offer a language Scholarship to one lucky student. To apply for this scholarship you must be studying textiles/fashion design with direct connections to the UK wool industry. Are you/do you employ/do you teach a British-born citizen currently learning another language who has aspirations for…
Read MoreA big thank you to our translators
We would like to thank One Global and Web-Translations for their help and assistance over recent months in providing the Trust with excellent translation services. Both these companies have assisted the John Speak Trust on numerous occasions with the translation of our language students monthly reports. One Global – helping you do business globally Airport…
Read MoreCase Study: Lucy Cooper, Le Mans, France 2022
As part of my undergraduate degree in French and Spanish, I have spent the last six months working in Le Mans, France in order to improve my French language skills. During this time, I have taught English to ages 7-24, allowing me to gain a real insight into the French education system across all ages…
Read MoreHead for Heights: Joshua Benfield
There are two towers to climb at Stephansdom in the centre of Vienna. While the Sudturm is higher, there are lots of steps and the view is a little disappointing and only visible through grimy windows. Instead head to Nordturm, take the small lift up and gaze at the tiles on the Cathedral roof. This…
Read MoreViennese Delights: Joshua Benfield
Invented by Franz Sacher in Vienna, this chocolate and apricot jam cake is a must have when visiting the city. There are many famous places to try, this photo is from the Hotel Sacher, named after the inventor himself, but Cafe Demel is also a good spot to try.
Read MoreCongratulations!
Many congratulations to our recent lucky applicants on receiving John Speak Trust Scholarships to assist your study abroad programmes. Our new students will be studying in: Geneva Germany Tokyo Austria Costa Rica Granada Well done on receiving John Speak Trust Scholarships. We hope you enjoy your time abroad and good luck! Thinking of studying abroad? Check…
Read MoreSam in Tajikistan – ХАЛҚИ ОШ – LAND OF OSH
Номи ман Сам аст ва ин моҳ ба Душанбе, пойтахти Ҷумҳурии Тоҷикистон, барои таҷрибаомӯзиям омадам. Дар донишгоҳ забони форсию забоншиносӣ таҳсил мекунам. Тоҷикӣ як забони Осиёи Марказӣ аст, ки наздики форсӣ аст, вале бо хатти кириллик навишта мешавад. Дар ин “блог”ҳо умедворам, ки хотироти хуб дар бораи ин кишвар гузорам. Махсусан кишвари Тоҷикистонро бисёр мардуми…
Read MoreCase Study: Jonathan Saad – Germany 2018-2019
As part of my Engineering course in the UK, I have the chance to study in Germany for a year. Germany is renowned for its automotive industry and focus on high quality. Studying abroad would give me a great insight into how engineering is viewed outside of the UK, and allow me to explore the…
Read MoreWilliam Roberts: France, June 2018
Spending time abroad with friends
Travelling abroad is one of the best ways to not only make new friends but to catch up with your old mates too 🙂
Read MoreCase Study: Rebekah Willett, Spain & France – 2016 to 2017
After having spent over a year abroad now as part of my French and Spanish with international business studies, I can honestly say it has been one of the most incredible and unforgettable experiences of my life. It all began a year ago, in January 2016 when I began my studies at the University of…
Read MoreA big thank you to the John Speak Language Trust! Samantha Fernandes – Japan
I would like to say a big thank you to the John Speak Language Trust for supporting language students from England. As English is a worldwide lingua franca, often the importance of supporting careers in foreign languages is overlooked. It is wonderful to know that there are organisations such as the John Speak Language Trust…
Read MoreHappy Chinese New Year
8th February 2016 is Chinese New Year – YEAR OF THE MONKEY 中國新年快樂 Happy New Year
Read MoreFestive facts from around the world
France – France is widely known for its food and delicacies. People in the Provence region even go so far as to serve a sumptuous feast of seven main courses and 13 desserts at Christmas! Among the most popular festive dishes are: Fougasse (pancakes), nougat with honey and pistachios, pumpkin pie and dried fruits. Italy – In Italy…
Read MoreWishing you a very Merry Christmas!
The John Speak Trust would like to wish all it’s followers, scholars and past scholars a very Merry Christmas Feliz Nevada Feliz Natal vrolijk Kerstfeest 圣诞节快乐 Joyeux Noël Frohe Weihnachten …
Read MoreOktoberfest 2015
A few weeks ago I went to Munich to visit my friend who is spending the first part of her year abroad there and to attend something that had always been on my bucket list, Oktoberfest. As I mentioned, my friend is currently living in Munich, and knowing that she was meeting me at the…
Read MoreCongratulations to our new scholars!
We are very pleased to announce the Committee have recently awarded four new bursaries. Congratulations to our new scholars on receiving a John Speak Trust Scholarship! Keep checking the website for regular updates on how our new scholars are doing. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, please click here for information about the…
Read MoreSiân Summerton – Case Study Barcelona, Spain (2015)
Thank you to the John Speak trust for their invaluable support during my time in Barcelona As I chose to study French, Spanish and EU Studies (MA Hons) at the University of Edinburgh, I was aware that this would involve a year working or studying abroad in 2014-2015. The idea of working had always appealed…
Read MoreCongrats to Sian
Congratulations to our new scholar Sian! Sian has spent the first semester of her third year working in Strasbourg, France. She is studying a 4 year undergraduate degree in French, Spanish and European Union Studies. From September 2014 Sian has been working as a Marketing, Communication and Translation Intern for Decantala (a Barcelona-based wine merchant).…
Read MoreGood luck wishes Phoebe
Congratulations to our new scholar Phoebe! Phoebe will be travelling to Germany in March 2015 to study German at the University in Jena. In July 2015 Phoebe plans to start work in Germany We will keep you posted on Phoebe’s progress over the coming months! Good luck Phoebe
Read More快樂中國新年 Happy Chinese New Year
綿羊或山羊的一年 Year of the sheep (ram or goat) Ranking the eighth position of all the animals in Chinese zodiac, Sheep (Ram or Goat) represents solidarity, harmony and calmness. People born in the year of the Sheep are polite, mild mannered, shy, imaginative, determined and have good taste. On the negative side, they are sometimes pessimistic,…
Read MoreSitges – Sian Summerton, Feb 2015
Last weekend I travelled out of Barcelona to the beautiful town of Sitges, which takes around 40 minutes on the local train. Sitges is incredibly busy over the summer, but is calm and quiet over the months of November- February. Despite this, the weather was still lovely, with blue skies and plenty of sunshine! I…
Read MoreTony Lumb – Case Study, Germany (1959)
“I would most definitely recommend the John Speak Trust to others. My time spent abroad using a foreign language allowed me to learn a new language and culture in a different environment both physically and spiritually” In 1959 I was fortunate to receive a six month scholarship from the John Speak Language Trust. I was…
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