The Linguist

  • La Dinastia dei Medici 

    La Dinastia dei Medici 

    You are probably familiar with the talents of Michelangelo, Da Vinci and Botticelli, but have you heard of the Medici dynasty? Anusha (Year 11) explores the influential role of the Medici family throughout renaissance Florence by contributing to the cultural, political and economic prosperity which in turn fostered the likes of some of the most… Read more

  • Louise Farrenc: L’une des meilleurs compositeurs de France 

    Louise Farrenc: L’une des meilleurs compositeurs de France 

    Finn (Year 10) tells the story of the influential French female composer and virtuoso pianist Louise Farrenc. Née Jeanne-Louise Dumont le 31 mai 1804 à Paris, Louise Farrenc venait d’une famille très créative. Elle a montré sa passion et son talent pour la musique dès son plus jeune âge, quand elle a commencé à étudier… Read more

  • The Suzy Sharland Prize expands horizons

    The Suzy Sharland Prize expands horizons

    Suzy Sharland was an ONL and linguist who studied French and German at the University of Bristol. Her family has created the Suzy Sharland Travel Bursary of £500 in her honour and to support Year 12 linguists on their travels. Here, the latest recipient of the bursary, Jemima, tells us about her wonderful experiences. As… Read more

  • A celebração de Natal e Ano Novo no Brasil 

    A celebração de Natal e Ano Novo no Brasil 

    Mahi (Year 10) enlightens us on Christmas and New Years traditions in Brasil. Read more

  • L’Epiphanie en France

    L’Epiphanie en France

    Solène (Year 12) shares the history of the celebration of the Epiphany in France and how to celebrate it yourself.  Read more

  • Mediator : le médicament qui tue 

    Mediator : le médicament qui tue 

    Jasmin (Year 12) takes us behind the scenes of the Servier scandal, exposing the disgraceful reality of the pharmaceutical industry.  Read more