Events

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Michael Slavinsky is the founder of Languages for All, a charity aiming to increase the numbers of state school students choosing to study modern languages. By bringing schools together to share teaching, run joint trips, and connect with universities, the project makes A-level languages exciting, accessible, and more appealing.

In this session, Michael shares three practical lessons from the charity’s journey and shows how any school or university can launch their own regional language hub to inspire the next generation of linguists.

Visit the website for more information and to register for the free, online event.

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The UK Linguistics Olympiad is a national language-analysis competition for students in KS2-KS5. Free to enter, the UKLO contains language puzzles that test pattern recognition, lateral thinking, logic, and problem-solving skills. Students do not need pre-existing language knowledge to solve the problems.

This online session for teachers will outline how the UKLO works, including the sign-up process and key dates. 

Visit the website for more information and to register.

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Join the Languagenut webinar to discover how to create calm, motivated classrooms where behaviour supports learning.

Visit the website for more information and to register for the free, online event.

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We are delighted to share the full programme for our Moving Forward with Languages online conference on Wednesday 19 November!

Designed for Higher and Advanced Higher learners, this event is organised in partnership with language departments from universities across Scotland. Participants will gain valuable insights and practical advice to support their current studies, as well as a taste of what studying languages beyond school is really like. 

You can find everything you need in the files section below:

• Event programme – includes detailed descriptions of all available workshops
• Conference schedule – lists the timings and registration links for each session (simply click the workshop title to sign up) 

Teachers: please register your school group for one workshop per session. Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage early sign-up. 

Sign up for the conference through the schedule document below!

We look forward to seeing online on 19 November!

Glasgow

A free, fun, innovative, Spanish language learning and film event with Havana Glasgow Film Festival, hosted by SCILT at the The Ramshorn on Friday 14 November at 10.30.

Take your learners on a whirlwind tour of Cuba with the Gonzalez sisters as they uncover family roots, sample local delights, and share the colour, rhythm, and energy of this extraordinary island nation. Bursting with fun and discovery, 'Journey Cam: Cuba' is the perfect introduction to Cuban culture through the eyes of young people. There will be interactive activities on the day to encourage participation and learner engagement.

The screening will be followed by a special Q&A with Hugo Rivalta and Dani Acosta, giving learners a chance to explore how the film was made and what it’s like to tell real-life stories on screen.

This is a unique opportunity for schools to combine cultural learning with media education.

Suitable for upper primary (P6/7) and secondary learners. Visit the website via the link above to reserve your place now – places are limited so first come first served!

We look forward to you joining us for an exciting morning!

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This year's Language Show takes place 14-16 November.

The virtual event is the UK’s number one event for language learners, language teachers and everyone who loves languages!

The 2025 programme has just been published and includes:

• Nearly 90 live sessions
• Over 100 speakers
• 55 talks for language teachers
• Talks for language professionals
• Classes and sessions for all who love languages

All for a small fee, which includes access to live sessions and on-demand recordings.

Visit the website for full programme details and to purchase your ticket.

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The online webinar organised by British Council and Leeds City of Languages takes place during International Education Week 2025 and is designed to inspire pupils to progress with languages and choose them at exam level.

The webinar will introduce three speakers who will talk about their own language learning journey, the languages that they have learned, where they have travelled to, the skills that learning languages can bring and how they use languages in their work.

Visit the website for more information and to register for the free event.

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Are you an English language learner interested in studying at university?
Would you like to further develop your English proficiency and explore how language shapes our lives and society?

Register now to join our online information session to learn more about the BA (Hons) English Language programme at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) – a unique degree designed especially for students who do not have English as their first language.

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St Andrews

What career opportunities can open up when you learn German at school or university? The Career Roadshows highlights just how diverse and relevant German can be for both personal and professional development.

Participants can look forward to a varied and engaging programme featuring:

• interactive workshops
• inspiring panel discussions
• short talks
• a small careers fair with the chance to speak directly with companies and institutions

The event is designed for secondary school students aged 14 and above, as well as university students from the UK. The aim is to inspire young people to learn German by showing them the real-world value of the language in professional life.

Visit the website for more information and to register attendance.

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Online / Paris

The Franco-British Youth Ocean Conference (27-28 November 2025) invites S4-S5 French learners to participate in a fully funded environmental initiative.

Five Scottish schools will send 6 pupils and 2 teachers each to collaborate with French peers in a COP simulation focused on ocean sustainability. This exciting opportunity - part of France's "Year of the Sea" - allows pupils to enhance language skills while tackling marine environmental challenges through international collaboration. The programme includes pre-event webinars, a conference in Paris, plus the chance to develop lasting school partnerships.

Applications welcome from all Scottish secondary schools, particularly those in coastal communities.

Visit the website for more information and to express interest by 4 June. 

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Hinckley Island, Leicestershire

Registration for Language World 2026 is now open!

Taking place 13-14 March in Leicestershire, the theme for the 2026 event is Collaboration at the heart of languages education.

The theme is deliberately broad to encourage all language educators – whatever their language or phase of teaching – to come along and join the action, so that we can grow professionally and, over time, inspire future generations to love their languages. 

If you have something you would like to share at the event, submissions are being accepted until 4 November.

Visit the website for more information and to register.

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