European Day of Languages competition for UK schools
This annual competition for UK schools is organised by the Association for Language Learning North East and the Network for Languages North East.
Language learners in any key stage can enter in a language they are learning.
This year’s theme is International City and students can use their imaginations and creativity to interpret the theme and make a submission, via their school by 7th October 2020.
This competition can be part of the activities around European Day of Languages 2020, which is on 26th September 2020.
Vouchers will be awarded to winners in every key stage up to and including KS5.
International Newcastle is sponsoring prizes for this national competition as part of European Day of Languages 2020 and Newcastle City of Languages, which seeks to promote language learning and celebrate languages across the city.
Competition details and how to enter
Click here to download the details of the competition and entry form, which needs to accompany any submissions with teacher contact details. There are also links to further resources and materials in the document.
All submissions have to be in an electronic version due to Covid-19 and emailed to nflne@ncl.ac.uk by 7th October 2020.
About European Day of Languages
The Council of Europe declared a European Day of Languages (EDOL) to be celebrated on 26th of September each year.
The European Day of Languages seeks to alert the public to the importance of language learning and diversifying the range of languages learnt in order to increase plurilingualism and intercultural understanding.
It also seeks to promote the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of Europe, which must be preserved and fostered.
In addition, the EDOL is a way of 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.
It is a great opportunity to give languages, language learning and cultural diversity and awareness a real boost.
Further EDOL information and resources
Find out more about European Day of Languages
European Day of languages is for everyone – from schools to universities to communities.
There are lots of ways to participate and lots of resources available to download to support activities.
The EDOL website includes interesting facts about languages, language games and quizzes , fun language exercises and resources for teachers.
Newcastle City of Languages
International Newcastle and its city, regional, national and international partners launched Newcastle City of Languages in February 2020.
We are committed to promoting, supporting and celebrating languages and language learning across the city.
We are seeking to add value to what is happening, share resources and expertise and create new opportunities.
We have created a series of webpages to share information about language resources – for schools, the general public, communities, businesses and the for those who are learning English as an Additional Language. Find out more about the resources available here.