On 26 September each year, the EU celebrates the richness of its languages and cultures through the European Day of Languages (EDoL). This is an opportunity…
June meetings for our groups for language teachers at primary and secondary levels are scheduled. Primary teachers from Newcastle and secondary teachers from the North…
We are delighted to share the Mother Tongue Other Tongue 2026 e-book, a digital anthology showcasing North East children and young people’s writing and creativity.…
Five short films have been produced to showcase 2026 Express Yourself: North East Festival of Languages. As well as one ‘Festival Highlights’ film, the Festival, the…
The Stephen Spender Prize 2026 poetry translation competition is open for entries by the deadline of 31st July. This is an annual competition to translate…
Article by Suki Zhang (Festival Intern – Digital Content Creator) For the team behind Express Yourself: North East Festival of Languages, promoting language learning is…
Photos by Denise Kua Sze Min (Festival Intern – Digital Content Creator) Newcastle Civic Centre windows are filled with a kaleidoscope of colour from the…
Thank you to all the children from North East primary schools and partner schools abroad who took part in the Calligrams Celebration, as part of…
Photos by Suki Zhang and Amar Sasidharan Pillai (Festival Interns – Digital Content Creators) Back by popular demand, Pierce Kiembi, Futbol Lingo’s inspirational co-founder was…
Pupils from North East schools have been chosen as the winners of La Petite Crêperie Competition, winning in-person workshops for their class with La Petite Crêperie…