Bilingualism series. Fifth edition

The fifth edition of Bilingualism series at the Instituto Cervantes of Manchester & Leeds is a forum on bilingualism and multilingualism targeting a broad audience. Of great interest to parents, students, language learners, and the public, the series brings together a host of world-renowned scholars in the field of bilingualism and multilingualism. Drawing on their expertise, speakers will discuss various aspects surrounding bilingualism, such as the benefits of speaking more than one language, the potential challenges faced by bilinguals at schools, and how to best raise a child to be bilingual, among many others.

Confirmed speakers in 2025 include Antonella Sorace and Jason Rotham, among others.

Coordinated by Senior Lecturer Julio Villa-García (University of Manchester).

Dr Julio Villa-García is a Lecturer of English Linguistics at the University of Oviedo and an Honorary Associate Professor of Linguistics and English Language at the University of Manchester. He has studied at the universities of Oviedo, Kent, Essex, and Connecticut and has worked at various universities in the US, the UK, and Spain. His research and knowledge transfer areas include syntax, language acquisition, and bilingualism.