European Day of Languages

What is the European Day of Languages?


There are over 6000 languages spoken in the world. And behind each and every one of them lies a rich and diverse culture. That’s what the European Day of Languages (EDL) aims to celebrate - by showing people across Europe how important languages are, and what fun can be had learning them.

26 September is the all important day, although this year schools can choose to celebrate on Friday 24 or Monday 27 September. Set up by the Council of Europe, it was first celebrated in 2001 – and it’s getting bigger every year, now with 45 countries involved.
How can I get involved?
Well, any number of ways, really. We’ve plenty of ideas and resources to help you on your way. But how you celebrate the European Day of Languages is really up to you. It’s just about finding a way to get people (in schools, colleges and the wider community) excited about languages. That might be through competitions, events, parties, food markets, plays, dancing... the list is endless.


How can we help?
At CILT, we love it when people take the initiative and organise an event. So we’ll always be here to advise and support you when we can. Have a look at our suggested activities if you need some ideas, or even at the Council of Europe’s Event Calendar. Don’t forget we’ve also got lots of resources to help you. Order online today or visit the CILT Resouces Library to view the materials and pick up free Council of Europe resources.

If you want to get in touch with EDL team, email us at edl@cilt.org.uk


We all can celebrate the European Day of Languages, next 26th September with a small project. Watch an example and be creative.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OxlrVKN-hQ



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