Context In February 2022, the world started witnessing a humanitarian crisis of unprecedented proportions. The beginning of Russia’s special military intervention in Ukrainian territory. Millions … Read More ›

With people moving increasingly more, soulmates from different corners of the world finally get a chance to meet and their multicultural love to blossom. For … Read More ›

Meet Lauren! From Manchester, with a dual heritage, Lauren has worked in the charity sector for around 10 years, with this much experience launching SPEAK … Read More ›

What is the project? In December 2021 SPEAK joined a European-wide network co-funded by the European Asylum, Migration, and Integration Fund, called Worldplaces. Worldplaces comprises … Read More ›

Home is not a place, so what is it? Finding a new “home” may be challenging, however, as one takes chances, possibilities emerge. It may … Read More ›

Have you ever wondered how French accents differ from place to place? The number of native French speakers worldwide is staggering at 220 million! Around the world, … Read More ›

How many English accents do you think exist? The answer might surprise you. With over 1.5 billion English speakers worldwide, the diversity of accents within … Read More ›

Social impact reflects the results of a number of decisions aimed at changing an aspect (or many) of a community. Witnessing a society shift doesn’t … Read More ›

Without hesitation: Meet the SPEAK Guimarães founders Linking old history with new creations, the castle walls of Guimarães provide opportunities for language exchange and cultural … Read More ›

Reading books by authors like Khaled Hosseini, who focus on refugees’ struggles, offers a unique chance to understand their harrowing journeys, sacrifices, and triumphs. These … Read More ›