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GERMAN FLASH FICTION 2026: THE WINNERS

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We are delighted to publish the winning entries for this year’s German Flash Fiction competition. We published the winning entries for French and Spanish over the last two weeks. The runners up and the highly commended entries for all languages in each age category will be published over the coming weeks and months.

Thank you and huge congratulations to everyone who entered! The German judging panel were extremely impressed with all the entries we received this year (just under 200 of them!), and commented the following about the competition:

We were delighted to have received so many entries across a range of topics. Some stories led us into mystical realms and fairy-tale-like settings, while others offered new dimensions and dystopian glimpses at a future where robots and AI had taken over. At heart of all these often quite poetic stories was a deep emotional connection with the world, encompassing questions around the self and relationships with others, memories, hopes and dreams as well as the perspectives of animals. It was clear to see many entrants thinking carefully about the vocabulary and grammar structures they had been learning, and about how they could take risks with these to creative, poignant, or amusing effect. We found it heartening to see so many young Germanists engaging with fiction in such a palpably enthusiastic way, asking themselves how we narrate, how we connect with each other, and what we learn about German – and ourselves – in the process.

Without further ado, here are the winning stories! We hope you enjoy reading them as much as the judges did.

Years 7-9 winner

Photo by zhang shuaizhang on Unsplash

Im Krankenhausflur roch es nach Desinfektionsmittel und Regen. Lina saß neben Zimmer 214 und zählte die Schritte der Krankenschwestern. Ihr Großvater schlief drinnen, still wie ein geschlossenes Buch. Ein alter Mann im Rollstuhl rollte vorbei und flüsterte: „Krankenhäuser sind Orte voller Anfänge. “Lina verstand nicht. Menschen kamen hierher, weil etwas endete. Später wachte ihr Großvater auf und lächelte schwach. „Erzähl mir eine Geschichte“, sagte er. Lina erfand eine über mutige Entdecker und weite Meere. Während sie sprach, wurde seine Hand wärmer. Draußen hörte der Regen auf. Lina dachte plötzlich, vielleicht hatte der Mann recht. Manchmal beginnt Hoffnung genau dort, wo Menschen glauben, alles sei vorbei.

– Rynad Mohudeen, Year 9

Years 10-11 winner

Wachsen oder nicht?

Tag Eins

Ich glaube, das ist nicht mein richtige Ort…

Photo by Herbert Goetsch on Unsplash

Gestern sind wir, Löwenzahnsamen, endlich geflogen! Wir haben auf Fliegen, unseren Zweck, auf unser ganzes Leben gewartet.

Aber ich bin in Asphalt: grau, miserabel, ohne andere Pflanzen. Ich glaubte, als ich aufwuchs, Leben wird hervorragend werden, jedoch ist es im Gegenteil!

Tag Zwei

Ich habe erstmals eine Krähe gesehen. Sie war so gewaltig! Und total schwarz! Indessen, sie lachte, Blumen können absolut nicht im Asphalt wachsen. Es war unsanft, aber… Was, wenn sie richtig war?

Tag Sechs

Ich fühle, Wurzeln wachsen aus mir. Sie sind natürlich, schwach.

Aber nur noch.

– Mariia Slobodyanyuk, Year 10

Years 12-13 winner

Photo by Ladislav Stercell on Unsplash

Meine Oma lehrte mir immer mehr Wörter, jedes Mal besuchte ich sie.
Wir begannen mit einfachen Wörtern, Vokabeln für ein Kind. Wir sprachen über alles von verschiedenen Farben bis den Namen der Sternbilder. Dann, mit einem stolzen Lächeln, wurde ich meinen Eltern Informationen über Regenbogen und Weltraum erzählt.
Als ich älter wurde, besprachen wir Konzepte. Wir lasen Bildungsromane und dachten nach der Bedeutung von Kafkaesk.
Ich lernte fast alles von ihr während unserer Zeit zusammen. Jetzt hat sie die letzte Ruhe gefunden, aber ich erinnere mich ihre Lieblingsausspruch.
“Diese sind deine Wörter,” sagte sie, “mach damit, was du willst.”

– Leah Holmes, Year 12

Herzlichen Glückwunsch an die Gewinner! 

Events and Competitions, Spanish

SPANISH FLASH FICTION 2026: THE WINNERS

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We are delighted to publish the winning entries for this year’s Spanish Flash Fiction competition. We published the winning entries for French last week. The winning entries for German, as well as the runners up and the highly commended entries for all languages in each age category will be published over the coming months.

Thank you and huge congratulations to everyone who entered! The Spanish judging panel were extremely impressed with all the entries we received this year (over 350 of them!), and commented the following about the competition:

As in previous years, there were lots of very interestingly organized and thought-provoking entries. This year, we noticed quite a different at the level of theme – some were very funny, others, more sobering reflections on modern life. It was very difficult to decide the overall winners and runners up and there were a number of other stories that we would have liked to have commended too. The level of the Spanish seemed a little stronger than in previous years, which is testament to your hard work. ¡Seguid estudiando y escribiendo!

Without further ado, here are the winning stories! We hope you enjoy reading them as much as the judges did.

Years 7-9 winner

Photo by tabitha turner on Unsplash

Una explosión de bronce desgarró el cielo tranquilo, enviando espirales furiosas hacia las profundidades. Una tormenta comenzó a gestarse. Volutas cobrizas se elevaron, deshaciéndose en una bruma de humo espeso, danzando con gracia a través de un mundo cristalino donde la luz se quebraba en destellos, dejando a su paso una suave neblina. De pronto, el desorden se disolvió en una serenidad apacible. La bruma castaña se aquietó, coronada por un leve vapor. La taza de té prefecta aguardaba el primer sorbo.

– Alessia Jain, Year 7

Years 10-11 winner

Photo by Etienne Boulanger on Unsplash

El peso de las palabras
Al principio, nadie se dio cuenta.
Las palabras siempre habían sido invisibles, soplos
que se desvanecían en el aire. Pero entonces,
empezaron a caer.
Una broma era un guijarro. Una mentira era una
piedra. Un insulto golpeaba con un crujido, dejando
huella.
Pronto, la gente se vio obligada a cargar con ellas.
Los comentarios descuidados pesaban sobre los
hombros. Las frases hirientes doblegaban las
espaldas. El peso se acumuló.
Algunas palabras se aferraban como cadenas. Otras
oprimían el pecho, asfixiando cada aliento.
Entonces, una frase cayó de forma distinta.
«Me importas»
Cayó con delicadeza… y lo alivió todo.

– Alfie Bailey, Year 10

Years 12-13 winner

Photo by Peter Herrmann on Unsplash

El polvo
El polvo cubre todo, pequeñas nubes suspendidas en la luz. Se posa en estantes, libros olvidados y marcos de cuadros. Se aferra a esquinas, alfombra bordes y se oculta en grietas. Cada mota es testigo de risas, ira, dolor y alegría: momentos vividos y olvidados. Cuando se agita, flota como un fantasma, atrapando la luz antes de caer. Espera escuchar otra
conversación, marcar otro paso o huella. Es un recordatorio de cada instante pasado, siempre presente aunque silencioso, dejando su huella en lo que olvidamos.

– Lila Rock, Year 12

¡Felicidades a todos los ganadores!

Events and Competitions, French

FRENCH FLASH FICTION 2026: THE WINNERS

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We are delighted to publish the winning entries for this year’s French Flash Fiction competition. We’ll be publishing the winning entries for Spanish and German, as well as the runners up and the highly commended entries for both languages in each age category over the coming months.

Thank you and huge congratulations to everyone who entered! The French judging panel were extremely impressed with all the entries we received this year (over 550 of them!), and commented the following about the competition:

We have been really impressed by the inventiveness, courage, and linguistic flair shown by this year’s Flash Fiction Competition entrants. The winners, runners up, and commended entries demonstrated imagination, advanced vocabulary, and precise grammar to craft engaging, moving, or suspenseful narratives, all within the limits of 100 words.

We encountered a crime-fighting guinea pig, a rebellious swarm of insects, time capsules, apocalypses, many Mona Lisas, croissants, Monet’s garden, sentient bacteria, Nemo’s adventures abroad, talking teddy bears, battlefields both metaphoric and real, acrobats, celebrity frogs, airport encounters, surprise birthday cakes, atmospheric descriptions of the moon, and divinely ordained bins.

Your entries were a pleasure to read, and we are delighted to commend each one of you for your hard work and creativity. Our warmest congratulations to everyone for taking part! 

Without further ado, here are the winning stories! We hope you enjoy reading them as much as the judges did.

Years 7-9 winner

Derniers Jours à Sainte-Hélène

Meissonier, Jean Louis Ernest; Napoleon and his Staff; The Wallace Collection; http://www.artuk.org/artworks/napoleon-and-his-staff-209300

Un feu brûlait dans mon estomac, chaque souffle un halètement douloureux et rauque. Mon corps autrefois puissant n’est plus qu’une prison vivante. J’étais empereur! J’étais l’aigle qui a façonné des nations et ébranlé l’Europe. Quelle pitié maintenant dans cette prison isolée! Mes victoires, mon empire, ma légende – tout cela n’était plus qu’un coup d’épée dans l’eau. Les oiseaux volaient par paires, narguant ma solitude. Les navires britanniques m’encerclent comme des vautours, se moquant de ma gloire perdue. Je sens ma vie s’éteindre, comme mon triomphe s’efface. France… armée… tête de l’armée… Joséphine…

– Cindy Li, Year 9

Years 10-11 winner

Photo by John Murphey on Unsplash

Les deux Dauphins de France

Autrefois, il y avait deux Dauphins,
Les deux ont habité au Palais,
L’un à Versailles, L’autre à la Mediteranée,
Ils ont presidé leur domaine,
Mais bien qu’un commandât au champ de bataille,
Et était le prince de la terre,
L’autre s’est amusé dans l’eau
Et était le prince de la mer,
L’un a passé son temps en attendant un couronnement,
L’autre était hereux, il existe tout simplement
Finalement, leur destin est le même
L’un est mort dans l’intérêt de liberté
Et l’autre meurt à cause du réchauffement.

– Ranvir Sharma, Year 11

Years 12-13 winner

Photo by No Revisions on Unsplash

C’est presque le printemps. On voit le soleil danser dans les couloirs,

Quand Monsieur Aspirateur est sorti du placard, prêt pour la journée.

Il avale des miettes, des cheveux, même des coccinelles

Avec son souffle dans lequel les fragments d’histoires sont effacés.

Pendant la récré, les élèves se dépêchent de leur salle de classe

Tandis que les agents de nettoyage passent le sol couvert de poussière.

Dans son ventre, sous le filtre, c’est sombre et voilé

Où il cache des secrets d’hiver.

C’est presque le printemps. On se dégage pour fêter une nouvelle saison;

Monsieur Aspirateur ferme l’ancien chapitre.

– Julia Lee, Year 12

Félicitations à tous nos gagnants!

Events and Competitions, German, German Literature, Recommended Reading, Resources for language study

A German Classic Prize 2026

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The Oxford German Network are delighted to announce the launch of this year’s ‘A German Classic’- our annual essay competition for sixth-form students. This year we would like to invite you to read with the novel All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque’s (1898 – 1970), regarded by some as one of the greatest (anti-) war novels of all time.

We have put together a free study pack, including a set of multimedia materials, that will help you delve into this fascinating text. We will guide you through topics ranging from the novel’s first person narrator Paul Bäumer, to depictions of nature and a disconnect between a younger and an older generation.

We also encourage all students interested in entering the competition to sign up for a free study pack (including the physical book in both German and English) by 12 noon on 1st July via this link.

Up to three prizes will be awarded: For the essay competition, we will award a first prize of £500, a second prize of £300, and a third prize of £100 (Prizes may be awarded jointly, in which case the prize money will be split). Prizes will only be awarded if work is of sufficient merit. All entrants will receive a Prize Certificate or a Certificate of Participation.

All details about eligibility, study packs, essay questions, submission, judging criteria and more, can be found here.

The deadline for submission is 12 noon on Wednesday 9th September 2026.

If you have any questions, please email the Prize Coordinator Marlene Schilling at germanclassic@mod-langs.ox.ac.uk.

Events and Competitions, French, German, Spanish

2026 Flash Fiction Competitions: The results

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In December 2025, we launched our annual Flash Fiction competitions, which closed at the end of March. The competitions were open to students in Years 7 to 13, who were tasked with writing a short story of no more than 100 words in French, German and/or Spanish.

We had an incredible response, with entries coming in from all areas across the country! In total, we received over 1100 submissions across the three languages!

We would like to thank everyone who entered the competitions and commend you all for your hard work and creativity in writing a piece of fiction in a different language. This is a challenging exercise, and a significant achievement – congratulations all!

We are delighted to be able to announce the winners, runners up, and highly commended entries for each language below. We will be publishing the stories here on the blog over the summer so you can read them for yourselves.

French

In the Years 7-9 category, the winner is Cindy Li. The runners-up are Esme Pritchard and Shanzeh Masood.

The judges also identified the following entrants as highly commended: Ema Danileviciute; Mahek Amjad; Elisabetta Margherita Federici; Heritage Agbaje; Anah Imran; Iqra Zaheen; Veer Khanna; Eva Madan; Ayaan Banerjee; and Kimberley Woollard.

In the Years 10-11 category, the winner is Ranvir Sharma. The runners-up are Joseph Nebel and Honorée Wallis.

The judges also identified the following entrants as highly commended: Nandana Dhanabal; Henry Bodal Hansen; Myrtle  Mitchell; Yakshita Ramdhony; Victoria Wang; Chloe Shin; Djihane Ounissi; Aarush Lala; Aadi Jhawar; and Jack Bolton.

In the Years 12-13 category, the winner is Julia Lee. The runners-up are Salome Gvindadze and Francesca Bardou.

The judges also identified the following entrants as highly commended: Isla Thurlow; Jude Shalaby; Ines Amraoui; Isabelle Lake; Erin Grimsey; Alexander   Andrews; Caterina Ciniselli; Sherisa Johnson Rock; Henrietta Coningsby; and Sophie Agmen-Smith.

The French judging panel commented the following about all the entries:

We have been really impressed by the inventiveness, courage, and linguistic flair shown by this year’s Flash Fiction Competition entrants. The winners, runners up, and commended entries demonstrated imagination, advanced vocabulary, and precise grammar to craft engaging, moving, or suspenseful narratives, all within the limits of 100 words.

We encountered a crime-fighting guinea pig, a rebellious swarm of insects, time capsules, apocalypses, many Mona Lisas, croissants, Monet’s garden, sentient bacteria, Nemo’s adventures abroad, talking teddy bears, battlefields both metaphoric and real, acrobats, celebrity frogs, airport encounters, surprise birthday cakes, atmospheric descriptions of the moon, and divinely ordained bins.

Your entries were a pleasure to read, and we are delighted to commend each one of you for your hard work and creativity. Our warmest congratulations to everyone for taking part! 

German

In the Years 7-9 category, the winner is Rynad Mohudeen. The runners-up are Heritage Agbaje and Sophia Pfrang.

The judges also identified the following entrants as highly commended: Donald Kuhn; Eva Monica Buckingham; Eva Davies; Habibur Kazi; Kayden Jace Miraflor; Kenji Ronan; Lili May Kuhn; Muhammad Anwaar Ul Haq; Thomas Lawrance; and Vakish Indrajith.

In the Years 10-11 category, the winner is Mariia Slobodyanyuk. The runners-up are Amelia Sinclair and Anonymous.

The judges also identified the following entrants as highly commended: Ananya Patrick; Ananya Subramonian; Ariel Xu; Eleanor Ziegler-Tan; Elsa Rauschenbach; Eva Howells; Evelyn Roberts; Flora Boney; India Davie-Thornhill; and Luca Goolamali.

In the Years 12-13 category, the winner is Leah Holmes. The runners-up are Edith Taussig and Uma Ahluwalia.

The judges also identified the following entrants as highly commended: Alexander Howell; Alexandra Hampton; Ayaan Jilani; Charlotte Kenyon; Chloe Louet; Elisabeth Tillett; Ellis Underwood; Florence Datta; Isabella Young; and Tarannum Jayaswal.

The German judging panel commented the following about all the entries:

We were delighted to have received so many entries across a range of topics. Some stories led us into mystical realms and fairy-tale-like settings, while others offered new dimensions and dystopian glimpses at a future where robots and AI had taken over. At heart of all these often quite poetic stories was a deep emotional connection with the world, encompassing questions around the self and relationships with others, memories, hopes and dreams as well as the perspectives of animals. It was clear to see many entrants thinking carefully about the vocabulary and grammar structures they had been learning, and about how they could take risks with these to creative, poignant, or amusing effect. We found it heartening to see so many young Germanists engaging with fiction in such a palpably enthusiastic way, asking themselves how we narrate, how we connect with each other, and what we learn about German – and ourselves – in the process.

Spanish

In the Years 7-9 category, the winner is Alessia Jain. The runners-up are Rishaan Sharma and Lilac Eis.

The judges also identified the following entrants as highly commended: Lucio Angeli Stella; Anonymous; Anonymous; Ashvy Sasikumar; Ekamjot Kaur; Denis Rodriguez Sanmartin; Anonymous; Tara Hayhoe; and Ruby Ayetigbo.

In the Years 10-11 category, the winner is Alfie Bailey. The runners-up are Amelie Rahman and Maya Maimaris.

The judges also identified the following entrants as highly commended: Jemima Tapp; Clothilde Salord; Alexandros Pallett; Jasmin Leong; Malena Sievers Mayo; Maria Chowdhory; Sophie Blundell; Siena Gurjar; Anagha Abrol; and Aisha Balde.

In the Years 12-13 category, the winner is Lila Rock. The runners-up are Celia Guasch Bloomer and Nicole Kilby.

The judges also identified the following entrants as highly commended: Katerina Garcia; Olivia Slater; Paul Olusegun; Richard Hall; Sienna O’Keefe; Alexa Lewis-Banks; Ava Spillane; Anonymous; Bella Trafford-Barton; and Charles Romeu-Villalobos.

The Spanish judging panel commented the following about all the entries:

As in previous years, there were lots of very interestingly organized and thought-provoking entries. This year, we noticed quite a different at the level of theme – some were very funny, others, more sobering reflections on modern life. It was very difficult to decide the overall winners and runners up and there were a number of other stories that we would have liked to have commended too. The level of the Spanish seemed a little stronger than in previous years, which is testament to your hard work. ¡Seguid estudiando y escribiendo!

Huge congratulations everyone – you should be very proud of your achievement!

Applying to study modern languages, Events and Competitions, Resources for language study, Student life, Studying at Oxford

Modern Languages and Linguistics Day – St Catz

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Academic Taster Days are a fantastic opportunity aimed at Year 12 students (or equivalent) to explore a specific subject area, meet tutors and current students, experience a taste of academic teaching at Oxford, and find out more about studying at university.

S Catherine’s College (Catz), Oxford are running a Modern Languages and Linguistics Day on Weds 27th May.

St Catherine’s College (Catz), Oxford

This will include a demonstration interview with a current student and academic session options, including sessions for attendees already studying French, Spanish or German. It also includes beginners’ sessions in Linguistics and German. Details of further beginners’ sessions will be added to our webpage and may include: Czech, Italian, Modern Greek and Portuguese.

All events are free to attend, including any refreshments or lunch. We prioritise students from UK state schools and our link region of Wales.

For further information and to apply, please visit the Catz website.

The deadline for applications is midday on Monday 27 April. If you have any questions about booking or accessibility requirements, please contact outreach@stcatz.ox.ac.uk.

Applying to study modern languages, Events and Competitions, Student life, Studying at Oxford

History and Modern Languages Study Day!

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The Faculties of History and Medieval and Modern Languages along with St Anne’s College, Oxford are delighted to be offering a Study Day dedicated to Year 12 state school students looking to study History and a Modern Language at University/Oxford! 

This event will take place on Monday 25th May at St Anne’s College. 

St Anne’s College, Oxford

The Study Day will offer students the chance to:

  • experience academic taster sessions in both History and a Modern Language (that they are studying at A-level or in a brand-new language that they might wish to take from scratch* alongside History);
  • meet and ask questions to current History and Modern Languages students;
  • hear about the History and Modern Languages course and admissions process; 
  • meet other students who are interested in studying History and a Modern Language at University/Oxford; 
  • visit an Oxford college and learn more about Oxford’s collegiate structure. 

A provisional event programme can be found here.

Please note, students do not need to be studying History or a Modern Language at A-level in order to attend the event but must have a serious interest in studying the two subjects as a joint degree at University in order to apply. 

There is no cost for attending the Study Day and participants will receive a free lunch at the college. We are committed to ensuring that students are not prevented from attending this event due to costs. Therefore, we are pleased to be able to offer financial support to students for reasonable travel expenses to and from Oxford for the Study Day.

Students who are interested in taking part can apply via this form by Sunday 26th April. 

In the case of oversubscription to the event, priority will be given to applicants who are currently under-represented in higher education. More information about this and the University’s commitment to increasing access can be found here.

Any questions can be directed to outreach@history.ox.ac.uk. 

* Our beginners’ languages courses offer an exciting and rare opportunity for students to engage with a new language and culture for the first time, or to pick up a language they studied at GCSE. The courses are challenging yet rewarding, with many designed to bring students up to A-level standard within the first year. 

Events and Competitions, Student life

European Night!

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This week’s blog post was written by Emma, a final year German and Linguistics student, about Oxford’s best night out!

At Open Days, one of the most-asked questions is ‘what is the highlight of studying languages at Oxford University?’ Answers tend to range from the world-class teaching on niche aspects of medieval Spanish literature or modern German linguistics to the unforgettable year abroad. While these are undoubtedly highlights, they overlook the biggest night of term for language societies in Oxford: European Night!

Emma and friends at European Night!
Photographer: @leopoldine.grl 

European Night is an evening characterised by formal attire, cocktails, and Euro anthems. The event takes place towards the end of each term and is well-known for selling out in a matter of seconds. In Michaelmas (autumn) term of this year, the event proved so popular that I was unable to get my hands on a ticket… Getting tickets for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour had felt easier! Fortunately, Hilary (spring) term brought better luck and my friends and I secured tickets on the first release.

European Night is organised by the French Society but is an opportunity for students from all of the language societies to get dressed up and party together. You can expect to meet a wide range of people from the Italian, German, Spanish, Belgian, Scandinavian, Swiss, and Polish societies, just to name a few! Language societies bring native speakers and language learners together and form part of Oxford’s vibrant network of over 400 student societies. Every term, they host a series of exciting events such as cultural celebrations, bar crawls, and pub quizzes. As a languages student attending European Night, you will inevitably bump into friends from your society as well as your college and your subject, making it a highlight of the social calendar!

Oxford Town Hall on European Night

Over the years, European Night has been held in a variety of iconic venues across Oxford. In my first year, I attended the event at Freud, a function space in a converted church. In both my second year and my final year, the event has been held at Oxford Town Hall, a striking location with a main hall that is reminiscent of a ballroom. Last term, the event was even hosted at the Oxford Union! The dress code for the event is black tie, which means a tuxedo with a black bow tie or a long, elegant dress. However, the formal dress code doesn’t stop guests from dancing their hearts out. The town hall was practically bouncing as Swedish House Mafia’s Don’t You Worry Child, Nena’s 99 Luftballons and, of course, ABBA’s Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! blasted from the speakers, every lyric belted out in unison across the packed dance floor.

So, if you’re wondering what makes studying languages at Oxford so appealing, let me propose the following: work hard, play hard. For students who spend their days untangling linguistic nuance in complex texts, European Night is a celebration of multilingualism which serves as a reminder of why we pursue languages in the first place: human connection.

Applying to study modern languages, Events and Competitions, French, Italian, linguistics, Spanish, Student life, Studying at Oxford

Modern Languages Taster Day – Balliol College

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Balliol College are running a Modern Languages Taster Day on Monday 15th June. This will take place in person at the College.

Balliol College

The Taster Day is aimed at students in Year 12 who are seriously considering studying French, Italian, Spanish or Modern Languages and Linguistics at Oxford.

The event will include an admission session, lectures, a demonstration interview, and an opportunity to meet with undergraduates who are studying languages at Balliol. A two course hot lunch will be provided free of charge.

To apply to take part in this event, please complete this form by 24 May 2026. Balliol College will prioritise applications from disadvantaged students and from groups which are under-represented at the university.

If you have any questions about this event, please contact outreach@​balliol.​ox.​ac.​uk.

Applying to study modern languages, Events and Competitions, Open Days, Student life, Studying at Oxford

Modern Languages Open Day – register now!

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We are delighted to welcome prospective students to Oxford on Saturday 16th May for our annual Modern Languages Open Day. The event will be held from 10.30am-4.30pm in the in the brand-new Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities.

The Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities

This Open Day is designed to provide further information about and insight into studying a modern language and the various degree combinations we offer at Oxford. 

As a Faculty, we offer the following languages: French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Czech with Slovak, Modern Greek, and Polish, all of which will be represented at this event. These can be combined with another language from beginners’ level (with the exception of French and Spanish which cannot be studied from scratch), or another Humanities subject (History, English, Philosophy, Linguistics, Classics, and a Middle Eastern Language). 

After a general information and Q&A session in the morning, students and their companions will have the chance to attend subject-specific sessions in the afternoon, where they can meet tutors and current students from those subjects. 

Modern Languages Open Day 2022 photo (c) John Cairns

A full programme for the Open Day will be made available shortly. 

Please fill out this form by 12 noon on Wednesday 13th May to register for the Open Day so we know who to expect at the event. 

Please note that we can only host one companion (parent/carer/teacher) per student. Spaces will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, and the form will close once our maximum capacity has been reached. 

If you have any questions or would like to amend your booking, please get in touch with Nicola Brown, Schools Liaison and Outreach Officer, at schools.liaison@mod-langs.ox.ac.uk.