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Modern Languages with Translation < Back Leah Davies Leah Davies is a Modern Languages with Translation student and the 25/26 Global Affairs Editor. Latest Articles by this Author

New Nosh: Six Fresh Food Spots Landing in Nottingham Emma Burnett Thursday, 26 September 2024 Nottingham has no shortage of fantastic places to eat out. And, as if we weren’t already spoilt for choice, the high street has been blessed with five new spots to try out. From quick bites to upscale dining, cozy cafés and charming bakeries, let’s explore all Nottingham has to offer! Nottingham has no shortage of fantastic places to eat out. And, as if we weren’t already spoilt for choice, the high street has been blessed with five new spots to try out. From quick bites to upscale dining, cozy ca fés and c harming bakeries, let’s explore all Nottingham has to offer! Peter Pizzeria Firstly, we have the highly anticipated Peter Pizzeria . After finding success in Leicester and Loughborough, Peter Pizzeria is coming to Nottingham’s Bridlesmith Gate. It joins the city’s extensive repertoire of pizza joints but brings a unique vibe through its location within a Grade II listed building and ex-bank. The site spans 2,500 square feet, maintaining many of its original period features whilst injecting some contemporary charm. Public and Plants In another cross-border venture, Loughborough’s Public and Plants has launched its second outlet in Nottingham! The Japanese-inspired independent café marries greenery and goods – offering fresh sourdough, pastries and coffee, as well as houseplants. Taking over the former TSB bank on Low Pavement Street, Public and Plants intends to hold onto the original features of the building’s unique interior, taking inspiration from an aesthetic dubbed ‘Japan meets Copenhagen’. It is set to be a hit with students; a space for both socialising and studying. Boojum Fans of Olivia Neill will be excited for this one! The YouTuber has long been hyping up the Mexican fast-food restaurant Boojum , which first opened its doors in Belfast, 2007. Boojum finally opened its first English branch in Leeds earlier this year and is now making its way to Nottingham. Serving up burritos, fajitas, tacos, quesadillas, salads and burrito bowls, Boojum promises a highly customisable menu – the crazier the combo, the better. Cornish Bakery Bringing a taste of Cornwall to Bridlesmith Gate is the ever-growing Cornish Bakery . The bakery doesn’t stop at traditional Cornish pasties and scones. Offering a whole range of delights including pistachio croissants, ham hock toasties and cheese straws , Cornish Bakery has won awards for its food excellence. Promising ‘a taste of Cornwall in every bite’, you certainly won’t be disappointed. Raymond’s Landing in Nottingham’s Lace Market, Raymond’s comes as the solo-project of Marcus Lewsly, the creative talent behind the fusion Hockley’s Mesa . A wine bar and restaurant, Raymond’s is centred mainly on fine wine and small plates. With dishes such as fish crudo and garum caramel fried chicken, accompanied by a wine list of over 50 wines, Raymond’s certainly promises a fine-dining experience. A superb city for eating out, Nottingham truly is a foodie heaven. If you find yourself in one of Nottingham’s newest food venues, why not write a review for Lingo Magazine? We would love to hear your thoughts! About the Author Emma is our Editor in Chief for 2024-25. She is a third year International Media and Communications student and aspiring journalist. She loves being a part of Lingo as it allows her to combine her passion for arts, cultures and languages with writing articles. Copyright free images via Pexels. For more content, follow us on Instagram , and like our Facebook page for more articles and information on how to join the Lingo Team. Have an article ready to send in? Submit it here . Tags: I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Categories: I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Share: Let us know what you think 3.0 150 Article ratings average rating is 3 out of 5, based on 150 votes, Article ratings WRITE A COMMENT Thanks for submitting a comment! Barbara Dawson average rating is 3 out of 5 Lovely tasty dish. Try it you won’t be disappointed. Time Published Aunty Liz average rating is 3 out of 5 Very tasty and cheap. I often have this for tea! Time Published BETTS average rating is 3 out of 5 Being a bilingual family (French mother and British father,) living in France I thought your article was extremely interesting . Have you research on bilingualism ? It seems that when the mother is British and the father French and they both live in France their children seem to be more bilingual than when the mother is French and the father is British . This is what we called mother tongue , isn't it ? Time Published Niamh average rating is 3 out of 5 Such an interesting article! Time Published LOAD MORE

American and Canadian Studies < Back Elodie McMinn Elodie is from a small village in Franche-Comté, France, where you have to journey down the mountain just to get to a bakery. She spent her childhood lurking around the foothills of the Vosges, painting, and reading. Elodie is on an endless quest to find traces of the weird, old America that can only be found in roadside attractions, the empty plains, and rock and roll records. Latest Articles by this Author In the middle of nowhere, but on the way to somewhere! 08/02/24

Spanish and International Media Studies < Back Emily Brown Emily is a Spanish and International Media student, who loves anything to do with Spanish/ Hispanic culture. She feels that writing for LingoMag is a great way to combine her interests for writing articles and languages! Latest Articles by this Author An evening of 'Santi' 07/11/22

Russian Studies < Back Millie Stere Millie is our Global Affairs Editor for 2024-25. She has just returned from her year abroad studying Russian Language in Latvia. She loves to read, and is interested in current affairs and linguistics. Latest Articles by this Author Russian: The Language of a Coloniser 11/03/24

Spanish and International Media and Communication < Back Karen Ucha Lima Karen is a travel fanatic, they always have some crazy adventure in mind. They love to take pictures and explore different places. They currently speak 3 languages, Lingo Magazine is the perfect place to combine their love for travel, learning languages and share all her cultural background. The best way to learn is from each other. Latest Articles by this Author

International Media and Communication < Back Caitlin Morrell Local to Nottingham, Caitlin is an International Media and Communications student and the 25/26 Publicity Officer. While she has yet to actually spend a year anywhere, she has an appreciation of travel/culture and would like to explore outside of her birthplace. Besides late night crash outs, she enjoys laughing at bad films, writing fiction and pacing her room with her music on full blast. Latest Articles by this Author A Concert and Album Review: From The Pyre - The Last Dinner Party at The Level 29/10/25 How did the Convicted Felon Donald Trump Manage to Win the US Elections? 09/12/24 Just Stop Oil: Who are they, and why are they throwing soup on paintings? 14/11/24

Why Do We All Need Subtitles Now? Holly Cromwell Monday, 20 February 2023 An answer to the question everyone's asking, looking into the various reasons why subtitles are becoming more and more common. In my first article with Lingo, I brought up the growing ease of subtitles as one of the reasons that foreign films are becoming more popular but even those who don’t watch media in other languages are using subtitles more and more. It’s now my default on everything from YouTube to Netflix and honestly, I do miss them at the cinema. And I’m not alone. Nearly everyone I know clicks on the subtitles. So why do we do this? There’s a been several articles on this over the years, mostly critical, and recently an excellent video by Vox - that I recommend for anyone looking for more detail. One of the theories is that many popular films are made for a cinematic experience, complete with wall-to-wall sound, explosions and a dynamic sound range. You can’t make a sound louder after a certain point or the quality becomes distorted so you make everything else quieter instead, including dialogue. So, home listeners resort to turning up the volume in order to hear everything. Christopher Nolan does this on purpose. He’s renowned for inaudible dialogue and has admitted in an interview that he is aware of the ‘problem’, even of other filmmakers' complaints, but claims he doesn’t “mix sound for sub-standard theatres”. As viewers at home, we take those substandard theatres and downgrade the sound even further to our TVs, phones and computers. This is then made worse as microphones get better and more detailed sounds are included, as when you compress it all to function on a laptop or TV instead of the big screen, that detail is lost and takes some of the dialogue with it. One thing to think about as well, although it is much less established than the ideas above, is the theory of cinematic realism. We no longer live in the age of silent movies with stuttery black-and-white images of painted sets and melodramatic acting. The further we get from that age the more we see method actors and directors obsessing over presenting audiences with a new reality. This, in combination with advances in microphone technology, brings about the age of the mumble, where actors can hardly be heard and, might not even want you to hear them. Like the third-to-the-left chorus member on stage, some lines are not there to be understood, just to add to the ambience of the scene. It’s realistic for us not to hear every word out of a character's mouth, except in real life we can stop people and ask them what they just said. It’s interesting to see which films we can’t hear, a lot of the ones I see people writing articles about, at least, are serious dramas, like Banshees of Inisherin, White Lotus or even Game of Thrones. A pet theory of mine is that subtitles force concentration. I bounce from task to task these days, with phone in hand or if not then a crochet project or notebook. Everyone seems to do everything at once or nothing at all, so maybe if we add reading subtitles to the experience of watching a show that’s enough to force you to pay attention – after all, if you look away they change and you lose the plot. Finally, subtitles have so many extra benefits: you can appreciate the entire script complete with humorous attempts at explaining background noises, you can watch in a more chaotic, busy environment, and you can watch with friends or family who have auditory problems or processing issues. About the Author Holly was our 2023/24 Culture Editor. An English and French student, Holly is interested in languages and cultures, with a particular interest in film. For her, writing for Lingo is a way to enjoy this further and be a bit more purposeful with her interests, find and share new things! Encanto: The Deeper Meaning Behind Disney's Award-winning Latino Film Mhairi MacLeod An evening of 'Santi' Emily Brown The Rise of Foreign Language TV Holly Cromwell Copyright free images via Unsplash. For more content, follow us on Instagram , and like our Facebook page for more articles and information on how to join the Lingo Team. Have an article ready to send in? Submit it here . Tags: Holly Cromwell Technology Film Sound Subtitling Categories: Culture Analysis Share: Let us know what you think 3.0 150 Article ratings average rating is 3 out of 5, based on 150 votes, Article ratings WRITE A COMMENT Thanks for submitting a comment! Barbara Dawson average rating is 3 out of 5 Lovely tasty dish. Try it you won’t be disappointed. Time Published Aunty Liz average rating is 3 out of 5 Very tasty and cheap. I often have this for tea! Time Published BETTS average rating is 3 out of 5 Being a bilingual family (French mother and British father,) living in France I thought your article was extremely interesting . Have you research on bilingualism ? It seems that when the mother is British and the father French and they both live in France their children seem to be more bilingual than when the mother is French and the father is British . This is what we called mother tongue , isn't it ? Time Published Niamh average rating is 3 out of 5 Such an interesting article! Time Published LOAD MORE

The Beeston Film Festival: Highlighting the Truths of Womanhood in Film Emma Burnett Wednesday, 8 May 2024 A synopsis of my favourite short films from the Women's Voices sections at The Beeston Film Festival From Non-fiction, to Drama, Comedy, and Horror, the Beeston Film Festival truly has it all. But the category that truly stood out to me was Women’s Voices. There were three separate sections within it: ‘Bonds’, ‘Boundaries’ and ‘Needs’, each celebrating a wide array of female talent. What I found so moving about each of these films was the truth within their stories. Seeing my peers’ and my own real experiences of womanhood validated on screen was so affecting. The cinematic portrayals of female relationships were so poignant, each in their own ways. Whether it was sisterhood, female friendships or mother-daughter bonds; the emotional connections portrayed were so incredibly precious. I left the cinema each time feeling grateful to be a woman. Let me take you through my favourite films of these sections. 1) Best Dressed (UK) Best Dressed pleasantly surprised me. Starring Normal People ’s Eliot Salt, it began with two sisters, who are separately yet simultaneously stuck in the sort of limbo you find yourself in right before an event you don’t really want to attend. The event in question, we find out later, is their mother’s wake. Allie, the older sibling, finds herself outside with her best friend, stalling, despite the pouring rain. Meanwhile, Sarah, her younger sister, is tearing up her room searching for the right outfit for the occasion. The pair finally collide on the stairs, once Allie cannot procrastinate any longer, and Sarah has exhausted every option in her wardrobe. This is the point in which it becomes clear that the two have been preparing for a wake, as Allie greets Sarah with a ‘what the f***?’ upon finding the thirteen-year-old dressed in a floral halter top and white mini skirt. Best Dressed won me over here – the sisterly interaction was hysterically accurate. The dialogue in the film is consistently light-hearted, perfectly juxtaposing the setting of the film to convey how surreal these tragic situations can be. 2) Roped (Spain) I never imagined that an animated film could stir such powerful emotions within me. Roped is simultaneously devasting and heartening. It visualizes the beauty of the relationship between a mother and daughter through the most vibrant and gorgeous animations. ‘Roped’ together by an eternal bond, they are inseparable. Even when the daughter moves out, the mother stays by her side, represented by an omnipresent, helpful pair of hands. The film portrays the cyclical structure of the mother-daughter relationship: when the daughter becomes a parent, she finally understands the galaxy worth of love her own mother has for her. Perhaps I have just been away from home for too long, but this film made me absolutely sob. 3) My Week with Maisy (UK) My Week with Maisy is a precious film. When the uptight Mrs. Foster (Joanna Lumley) finds herself in a chemo-therapy treatment room with the ball of joy that is Maisy (Ellie-Mai Siame), at first she is cold and rather callous. It doesn’t take long, however, until Maisy has chipped away at Mrs. Foster’s hard exterior and opened up her heart. The interactions between the pair are often surprising: my favourite moment being Maisy’s declaration of her lesbianism to the very much conservative Mrs. Foster. The film is built on juxtapositions, reflected even in the pink and blue colour scheme, which adds to the vibrancy of the film. What may at first appear to be a slightly cliché story of young and old, My Week with Maisy is well-executed and a truly heart-warming watch. 4) Ceres (UK) Ceres is the Roman goddess of agriculture, fertility, and motherly relationships. The myth of Ceres, who attempts to save her daughter Proserpina from Hades parallels the story told in this film, that’s where the title came from. Set in Norfolk, the mother (Juliet Stevenson) lives off the land, her life of solitude disrupted by the return of her daughter (Hannah Morrish). The mother yearns to save her daughter from the suffocation of her abusive relationship. The pair’s strained relationship is communicated very subtly through expression and gesture throughout the film. What I love about this film is how much it manages to say without words: conveying multitudes through just the movement of hands. Ceres approaches the incredibly difficult subject of domestic abuse with acute tenderness and subtilty. 5) The Sun is up and I Shall Live (Singapore) The Sun is up and I Shall Live follows a chaotic day in the life of an eldest daughter who bears the impossible weight of responsibility left behind by her deceased parents. Juggling both her lively younger brother, and an often-confused grandma, Maple is the sole carer for her family. Regardless, she keeps up a brave face, even when her grandma’s mental decline lands her in some serious bother. Despite Maple’s hardships, the film is full of colour and genuinely wholesome. Eldest daughters keep the world moving, and it is touching to see that recognised on screen. Celebrating women’s voices in film is so important. The Beeston Film Festival spotlights so many underrepresented voices, giving them the space to share their wonderful and unique stories. The festival taught me so much, truly widening my world view. About the Author Emma is our Editor in Chief for 2024-25. She is a third year International Media and Communications student and aspiring journalist. She loves being a part of Lingo as it allows her to combine her passion for arts, cultures and languages with writing articles. Finding the Light: Reviewing a Beeston Film Festival Variety Pack Holly Cromwell Promises (African Voices): A Variety Pack Review from Beeston Film Festival Harriet Rothwell-Inch The Beeston Film Festival: Highlighting the Truths of Womanhood in Film Emma Burnett Images provided by Beeston Film Festival. For more content, follow us on Instagram , and like our Facebook page for more articles and information on how to join the Lingo Team. Have an article ready to send in? Submit it here . Tags: film culture festival Beeston Film Festival Categories: Review Share: Let us know what you think 3.0 150 Article ratings average rating is 3 out of 5, based on 150 votes, Article ratings WRITE A COMMENT Thanks for submitting a comment! Barbara Dawson average rating is 3 out of 5 Lovely tasty dish. Try it you won’t be disappointed. Time Published Aunty Liz average rating is 3 out of 5 Very tasty and cheap. I often have this for tea! Time Published BETTS average rating is 3 out of 5 Being a bilingual family (French mother and British father,) living in France I thought your article was extremely interesting . Have you research on bilingualism ? It seems that when the mother is British and the father French and they both live in France their children seem to be more bilingual than when the mother is French and the father is British . This is what we called mother tongue , isn't it ? Time Published Niamh average rating is 3 out of 5 Such an interesting article! Time Published LOAD MORE

Banksy Cut and Run Exhibition: Review Emma Burnett Tuesday, 7 November 2023 This Summer (2023), Banksy's first official exhibition in 14 years opened in Glasgow's GoMA. Just about as elusive as Banksy himself, the Cut and Run exhibition was truly enigmatic, forbidding any public photography. Fortunate enough to get her hands on tickets, Emma Burnett recounts her experience of possibly the most intimate exploration of the legendary Banksy ever seen before. Walking up to the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) in Glasgow, you are first greeted by a longstanding Glaswegian inside joke. This is the statue of the Duke of Wellington, who has worn a traffic cone on his head for the best part of the last 40 years. Once you’ve nodded with bemusement, possibly snapped a couple of pictures of it, you enter the gallery, only to discover that it is this landmark that granted Glasgow the honour of hosting the exhibition. Banksy recounts that he has always found the tireless existence of the traffic cone hilarious - every time it is taken down, another one takes its place with immediate effect. One might say that the statue personifies the anti-establishment nature of Banksy’s artwork. The exhibition captured this perfectly. As Banksy stated on a wall of the exhibition: “Most artists have an obsession that defines their work, Monet had light, Hockney has colour, I’ve got police response time”. This obsession was certainly evident, as the GoMA was littered with references to law enforcement. Some were more explicit, such as a disturbingly life-like model of a police officer see-sawing on a children’s rocking horse, and some more subtle, such as first-edition of the Union Jack bulletproof vest Stormzy wore to headline Glastonbury in 2019. However boundary-pushing, or arguably offensive, it may be, the brilliance of Banksy’s artwork cannot be denied. Pieces such as ‘The Great British Spraycation’ and ‘Balloon Girl’ are simply beautiful in their raw depiction of humanity. The Cut and Run exhibition captures perfectly the contradiction of Banksy. Primarily, that despite the fact that hi s art is as public as it possibly can be, his identity has always been the artist’s greatest secret – his disguise (a beige trench coat and Groucho glasses) was also featured in the exhibition. Banksy’s artworks are often built upon juxtaposition; this is exemplified in his ‘Flower Bomber’ and ‘Punk’s Mum’ pieces, both of which have been recreated in the exhibition. The exquisite storytelling of the exhibition does not occur solely through art, but also through those easily ignored, small, white boxes of writing which line the walls of art galleries. Despite their usual forgettability, they housed satirical, yet poignant anecdotes from Banksy himself. Narrating the exhibition, these amusing reminiscences became a focal point of the exhibition, producing ruptures of laughter from the audience. ‘This guy should be a comedian!’, I overheard one audience member exclaim. The most valuable knowledge Banksy relays, however, is the unquantifiable power of art. Art can convey so much without words. It can be political, it can be influential, it can be revolutionary. Banksy’s Cut and Run exhibition may be the most revealing examination of Banksy and his work yet. He uses his artwork to lead us on a journey through the depths of his mind – the mind of one of the most innovative artists of our time. About the Author Emma is our Editor in Chief for 2024-25. She is a third year International Media and Communications student and aspiring journalist. She loves being a part of Lingo as it allows her to combine her passion for arts, cultures and languages with writing articles. I Went to a Naked Orchestra: A Review of Carta by Monica Calle Niamh Woodhouse Violeta by Isabel Allende: One Hundred Years on the South American Continent Mhairi MacLeod Holi on the Downs 2022 Beth Walker Images provided by Emma Burnett. Links to images below. For more content, follow us on Instagram , and like our Facebook page for more articles and information on how to join the Lingo Team. Have an article ready to send in? Submit it here . 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Spanish and Contemporary Chinese Studies < Back Chris Stankley Chris is a fourth-year Spanish and Chinese student. In his free time, Chris likes to listen to foreign language music and cook vegan food. Latest Articles by this Author An Intro to Taiwanese Music 29/11/22

The Bubbling History of Boba Jasmine Johal Monday, 11 March 2024 Bubble tea is currently a major trend, but what are its origins and who invented it? Bubble tea, also known as boba tea or pearl milk tea, has taken the world by storm. Its vibrant colours, chewy tapioca balls and delightful flavours have captivated the hearts of millions. But where did this trendy beverage originate? And who deserves the title of “Inventor of Boba”? The origins of bubble tea can be traced back to Taiwan in the 1980s. Whilst tea has been a staple in Chinese culture for thousands of years, the addition of tapioca pearls and other toppings to create bubble tea is a relatively new innovation. The exact origin is disputed, with several Taiwanese tea houses claiming to have invented the drink. One account attributes the invention of bubble tea to Ms. Lin Hsiu Hui, the product development manager of the Chun Shui Tang teahouse in Taichung, Taiwan. In 1988, during a staff meeting, Ms. Lin playfully poured her sweetened tapioca pudding into her iced Assam tea and invited her colleagues to try it. The drink was an instant hit and became the chain’s best-selling item. Another claim states that bubble tea came from the Hanlin Tea Room in Tainan, Taiwan in 1986. The owner of this tearoom, Tu Tsong-he, was inspired by the white tapioca balls, a traditional Taiwanese snack, and decided to add them to his tea. The Hanlin Tea Room’s version used smaller pearls, which resembled pearls in oysters, thus the name “pearl milk tea”. Regardless of its true origin, the popularity of bubble tea quickly spread throughout Taiwan. Vendors experimented with various tea bases, such as black, green and oolong tea and introduced a wide range of flavourings, including fruit syrups and powders. The drink became an integral part of Taiwanese youth culture and everyday life. Bubble tea began to spread beyond Taiwan in 1990s. Taiwanese immigrants opened tea shops in other parts of Southeast Asia, including Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan, with each region adapting the drink to its local preferences. In the early 2000s, bubble tea started gaining popularity in the United States and Europe, particularly in cities with large Asian American communities. Today, bubble tea is a global phenomenon enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds. The key to its success is how versatile the drink is, from classic milk tea with tapioca pearls to alcoholic versions of the beverage. The bubble tea market continues to grow, with new flavours and variations constantly coming to light. Whilst the inventor of bubble tea may remain a subject of debate, this beverage has transformed from a small tea stand creation to a cultural phenomenon across the globe. About the Author Jasmine has lived in the UK her whole life but has been brought up in an Indian household. She can also speak Mandarin at around B2 level and this year she is learning French alongside her degree. As an engineer, she is hoping to use her passion for languages and diverse cultures to travel the globe and work on a range of different projects! "El silencio de otros": 45 years of the Amnesty Law in Spain Aidan Cross The Bubbling History of Boba Jasmine Johal Copyright free images via Pexels. For more content, follow us on Instagram , and like our Facebook page for more articles and information on how to join the Lingo Team. Have an article ready to send in? Submit it here . Tags: Jasmine Johal Bubble Tea Tea Culture History Current Affairs Categories: Global Affairs Share: Let us know what you think 3.0 150 Article ratings average rating is 3 out of 5, based on 150 votes, Article ratings WRITE A COMMENT Thanks for submitting a comment! Barbara Dawson average rating is 3 out of 5 Lovely tasty dish. Try it you won’t be disappointed. Time Published Aunty Liz average rating is 3 out of 5 Very tasty and cheap. I often have this for tea! Time Published BETTS average rating is 3 out of 5 Being a bilingual family (French mother and British father,) living in France I thought your article was extremely interesting . Have you research on bilingualism ? It seems that when the mother is British and the father French and they both live in France their children seem to be more bilingual than when the mother is French and the father is British . This is what we called mother tongue , isn't it ? Time Published Niamh average rating is 3 out of 5 Such an interesting article! Time Published LOAD MORE