European Day of Languages

There are said to be about 225 indigenous languages in Europe. September 26 is a special day when we promote the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of Europe.

The general objectives of the European Day of Languages are:

  • Alerting the public to the importance of language learning and diversifying the range of languages learnt in order to increase plurilingualism and intercultural understanding;
  • Promoting the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of Europe, which must be preserved and fostered;
  • Encouraging lifelong language learning in and out of school, whether for study purposes, for professional needs, for purposes of mobility or for pleasure and exchanges.

Our colleagues in the PDST Technology in Education have a fantastic taster video giving some hints about how to go about using ICT in Modern Language classes.

View video (duration 1.45min)

European Day of Languages website


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