Events

Language-related events in Scotland and beyond. Does not claim to be comprehensive or represent the views of SCILT.


Primary

A Taste of Multilingual Europe - A Conference for Modern Languages Practitioners in Secondary Schools

Modern Language teachers are invited to meet cultures and languages of their European neighbours, learn about some available resources and services as...

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Scottish Learning Festival 2012

SLF 2012 takes place on Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 September in the SECC, Glasgow. The theme for this year’s festival is Creative Learning...Creativ...

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Language Show Live 2012

Running for over 23 years, Language Show Live 2012 returns with an incredible line-up of speakers, more classes and exhibitors than ever before and ne...

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Arabic Language and Culture in Schools

Organised by the Association for Language Learning and the British Council, with support from the Anglo-Omani Society and other partners, this one day...

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SALT Annual Conference: Excellence in Practice

With assistance from SCILT, Scotland’s National Centre for Languages and the University of Strathclyde, the annual conference of the Scottish Associat...

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ESRC Festival of Social Sciences - Talk in two languages: a problem or a skill?

When talking together, bilinguals often use both their languages. Not only may they use two languages in the same conversation, but even in the same s...

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Free CPD workshops for teachers of Chinese

SCILT/CISS are offering two workshops for teachers of Chinese on 9 November 2012 at the University of Strathclyde. These workshops are free and are op...

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French Day for Primary Teachers in Scotland

Primary school teachers are invited to take part in our "French Day for Primary Teachers in Scotland" workshop on Saturday 10 November 2012 in Glasgow...

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Twilight Session for Spanish Teachers in Dundee

We are pleased to inform you that the Spanish Consejeria de Educación in Scotland, together with the University of Dundee and SGEL publishers, have or...

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Scotland in Conversation with China

Scotland in Conversation with China is a programme of events being held across Scotland which aims to encourage further discussion of the important ob...

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Twilight Session for Spanish Teachers in Edinburgh

We are pleased to inform you that the Spanish Consejeria de Educación in Scotland, together with the University of Edinburgh and SGEL publishers, have...

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Twilight Session for Spanish Teachers in Glasgow

We are pleased to inform you that the Spanish Consejeria de Educación in Scotland, together with the University of Glasgow and SGEL publishers, have o...

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2 for 1: Why going bilingual can work for your school

With languages becoming compulsory at key stage 2 from 2014 and the introduction of the EBacc starting to have an impact on uptake of languages at GCS...

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Refresher day for primary German - **EVENT CANCELLED**

Primary school teachers are invited to take part in our ‘Refresher Day for Primary Teachers and Trainers'. We offer language practice for new and expe...

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Spanish Seminar: En español, ¿por qué no? - Delivering the curriculum through Spanish

The seminar will be debating the opportunities offered by integrating the learning of Spanish and curriculum content, with the support of recent exper...

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EU project FolkDC workshop for teachers

Lapin wants to see Santa

After a successful Fringe summer run, Lapin and his friends return to the theatre with 'Lapin wants to see Santa' where the lovely French rabbit wants...

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Galette des Rois Janvier 2013

Celebrate the Epiphany with authentic galettes, refreshments, a presentation on the origins of this celebration and a bilingual quiz. The AF Glasgow i...

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e-Learning Symposium 2013

LLAS, Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies will hold its 8th annual elearning symposium on 24/25th January 2013. The aim of the symposiu...

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European and International Opportunities for Schools: 8th February 2013

ICT and Languages Conference 2013 ILILC3

The programme will offer a range of session with the emphasis this year very much on ‘hands-on’ workshops, where colleagues can really get to grips wi...

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French day for primary teachers

The Institut français d’Ecosse in Edinburgh is dedicated to promote the learning of modern languages in Scotland and to support teachers of Frenc...

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SQA Subject Implementation Days for Modern Languages

SQA will be running a programme of Subject Implementation Events (from October 2012 to March 2013) at various venues around the country, to support th...

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The Japan Conference for Schools 2013

This free one-day conference is organised by the Embassy of Japan, the Japan Foundation and the Japan Society. The aim is for people to network and sh...

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Workshop - China and the Curriculum

CISS recently ran a workshop in conjunction with Professor Jane Duckett from the Glasgow University Confucius Institute. We would like to invite ...

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Rencontres théâtrales Edinburgh - drama competition for schools 2013

Every year, the Institut français d’Ecosse organises les Rencontres Théâtrales in Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Glasgow. This competition is open to Scottis...

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Primary Languages at Language World

The Languages Education Team (formerly CILT) now based at CfBT has worked with ALL to create a primary strand to the Language World conference to...

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Language World 2013

Language World is a conference, two days of nonstop CPD, an exhibition, a social event, and a chance for teachers from all over the country to meet up...

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Rencontres théâtrales Aberdeen - drama competition for schools 2013

Every year, the Institut français d’Ecosse organises les Rencontres Théâtrales in Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Glasgow. This competition is open to Scottis...

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Go Latino! What our Latin-root languages share

Day conference for primary and secondary languages.  This conference includes a wide range of themes relevant to teachers of languages which shar...

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Glow meet - developing language skills through phonics

SCILT Professional Learning Community along with Glow TV will be hosting a range of events beginning on Tuesday 14 May at 4.00pm. This first work...

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Rencontres théâtrales Glasgow - drama competition for schools 2013

Every year, the Institut français d’Ecosse organises les Rencontres Théâtrales in Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Glasgow.  This competition is open to S...

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The June Event

The June Event is a conference and exhibition for language teachers organised by the London Branch of ALL and Linguascope. The theme for the 2013 edit...

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Primary/Secondary Languages: Things we need to know

ALLNE and Gosforth Academy with Network for Languages NE are holding a day conference for Language teachers in Primary and Secondary schools.Download ...

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WorldCALL 2013

The prestigious WorldCALL 2013 conference will take place in Glasgow, Scotland, 10-13 July 2013. This is the first time that WorldCALL has been hosted...

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eTwinning Workshop: Living in our European Cities Glasgow-Marseilles

Do you teach primary aged children in Glasgow? If so you can apply for a free eTwinning workshop in Marseille. The objective of this event is for part...

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Basic Japanese Language & Culture Course for Teachers

A free course for primary and secondary school teachers who have never studied Japanese before, or who have just started Japanese, to build up their J...

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French Day for primary teachers

Do you want to boost your confidence in speaking French and are you eager to experience classroom activities in French? The French day offers to teach...

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French Day for primary teachers

Do you want to boost your confidence in speaking French and are you eager to experience classroom activities in French? The French day offers tea...

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Speaking the World's Languages: international perspectives on developing outstanding practice in the curriculum

The British Council is delighted to announce a major conference offering UK school leaders new insights into the place of language education in a worl...

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Japanese for Primary Schools: Support, Resources & Taster

Discover how to introduce Japanese language classes into your primary school, and have a go at learning Japanese yourself... Japanese for Primary Scho...

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French matinées for primary teachers

This is a refresher course for already MLPS trained teachers who teach French from P5 to P7.Through the matinées, teachers will experience topic based...

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Twilight French course for primary teachers

This is a beginners/postbeginners (A1) level course for all primary teachers who need to learn very basic skills in French.The course will be held on ...

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Lapin Wants to See Santa

It's Christmas! Lapin wants to invite Santa for a hot chocolate, but will Papa Noel have time to accept his invitation? To find out, join the lovely F...

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Researching foreign language teaching in primary schools

The University of York (in collaboration with the Association for Language Learning) is running a one day interactive workshop in York on Friday 14 Fe...

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SALT TeachMeet

The provisional programme for primary looks at teaching modern languages in the early years and various aspects of 1+2 in the primary.  The secon...

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CPD for Primary Teachers

In association with Glasgow Council, the Institut français is offering a  twilight session on drama in French for primary teachers.

UK-Spain partner-finding fair

Are you a primary school teacher based in the UK or Spain interested in a bilateral school partnership between UK and Spain? eTwinning is the online c...

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Head Start - introducing Japanese in schools

Ever thought of offering Japanese at your school? Head Start offers head teachers, curriculum planners and heads of MFL the opportunity to get to grip...

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Workshop for primary teachers of German

New Materials for Primary German: German with Franzi and Felix.In this workshop teachers can experience activities for the first German lessons hands-...

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SALT TeachMeet: 1+2 for Primary French

Provisional programme (subject to change) 1+2: qu’est-ce que c’est?Frontline experience (Head Teacher and Classroom Teacher experience) Embedding Fren...

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SCEN Global Classroom at Edinburgh Zoo - Beyond the Panda

This day is aimed at Primary pupils from P4 – P7. Places are free but limited, so please do book now! Programme 10.30 am - Arrival 10.45 am 11.00...

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How to teach the new languages curriculum: advice and best practice

From September this year, all primary schools in England will be required to teach a language from year 3. At secondary level, languages will remain o...

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German Language Course for Primary Teachers: complete beginners

This course will combine language, culture and methodology. The aim is to build up sufficient skills and confidence in order to deliver basic German l...

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Learn and teach primary Japanese

In this free, two day course, primary school teachers with little or no prior knowledge of Japanese will have the opportunity not only to learn the ba...

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Spanish workshops for teachers in Scotland 2014

We are pleased to inform you that the Spanish Consejeria de Educación in Scotland and the University of Dundee together with SALT will be providing th...

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Funded course in Spain for primary and secondary teachers

This week long course in Santander, Spain is aimed at teachers, teaching assistants and other school staff who may be involved in teaching Spanish. It...

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Gaelic Immersion Week for Teachers

Bòrd na Gàidhlig is pleased to inform you a Gaelic Immersion Week for Teachers will be taking place at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Sleat, Isle of Skye, Monday ...

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China day at the University of Aberdeen: Building bridges and building capacity in Chinese

Focus on young people, ages 3-18Short presentations by pupils (3 minutes!) and lively workshopsSee the Confucius Institute for the University of Aberd...

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1+2 Train the Trainer summer school

SCILT and Education Scotland are now able to offer two places to each education authority on our 1+2 Train the Trainer summer school. The school will ...

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ALL Devon Primary Modern Languages Conference

One day conference providing a practical approach and ideas to support the teaching of Modern Languages in Primary Schools. Visit the ALL website for ...

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Film screening: The King of Masks

As part of our on-going Cinema of Childhood season, curated by filmmaker Mark Cousins in conjunction with the Filmhouse Edinburgh, Falkirk Community T...

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Racconta l'immagine/Imagining Stories

Based on Martina Peluso and Germano Ovani's exhibition, this morning session will encourage children to use their imagination to create a story using ...

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TeachMeet

This free session will include: planning for primary 1-4 Intercultural awareness with blooms taxonomy A closer look at starters and plenarie...

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‘Every learner a language learner, every teacher a language teacher’

The British Council is organising an evening event on 26 September on the European Day of Languages to celebrate language diversity and language learn...

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Induction day: German Speaking Foreign Language Assistants and Educational Trainees

We are inviting our young colleagues, ie Foreign Language Assistants (FLA) and German Educational Trainees (GET), to an induction conference with info...

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Animation film and workshop for Primary (Spanish film festival October 2014)

Edinburgh University, in collaboration with the Spanish Consulate, is going to launch the first Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival (ESFF) from 8th - 12th...

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Residential language course in Germany for Scottish primary teachers

A week’s course in October will make an exciting start for teachers keen to implement new educational developments in their school. An attractive cult...

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1+2 Train the Trainer Autumn Session

Calling all local authority postholders with a 1+2 and/or Primary Languages remit! If you are the go-to-person in your authority for designing and del...

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Primary and Secondary MFL Conference

This one day Saturday conference offers an excellent opportunity for primary and secondary teachers of languages to gain ideas and strategies for the ...

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German language course for primary teachers (complete beginners) - Glasgow

Participants will learn linguistic, intercultural and methodological skills. Throughout the course the teachers will reflect on their progress and abi...

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German language course for primary teachers (complete beginners) - Glasgow

Participants will learn linguistic, intercultural and methodological skills. Throughout the course the teachers will reflect on their progress and abi...

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Film screening for schools (P5-S3) - Windstorm (Ostwind)

Fiery teenager Mika is smart and independent, but hardly a model student. After failing her exams, her parents send her away to spend the summer with ...

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LFEE Europe ICT Training Course in Edinburgh

This interactive course will show how tablets and new online tools can be used for supporting the Scottish Government 1+2 Language Initiative. The use...

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Beginners 1 French course for primary school teachers

The Alliance Française de Glasgow will be running a new French course for Primary school teachers suitable for complete/false beginners.20 hours of le...

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Filmscreening for schools: Almanya – Welcome to Germany

Screenings of the German/Turkish film, Almanya, for P6-7 and S1-3 will be taking place at the Glasgow Film Theatre on Tuesday 3 February and Friday 6 ...

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German language course for primary teachers (complete beginners) - Edinburgh

*Please note date changed from Sept/Oct 2014 to Jan/Feb 2015*Participants will learn linguistic, intercultural and methodological skills. Throughout t...

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Workshop: 1+2 Languages

1+2 languages – what does it look like on the floor in primary? This free workshop offers a chance for a look at some tried and tested models for lang...

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China Day at the Zoo - book now!

Educators at Edinburgh Zoo are organising another China Day at the Zoo on Tuesday 3 March 2015. This will be a day to visit the Giant Pandas, tour the...

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Professional Development Day for primary teachers of German

Primary school teachers are invited to take part in our Professional Development Day. We offer some language practice, an update on our online program...

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Inspiring Global Citizens: Education networking event

In an ever more globalised and inter-connected world, where global citizenship education is a growing presence in school curriculums, it is increasing...

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Teachmeet – 1+2 for Primary: Keep Calm and Teach

Sponsored by South Ayrshire Council this event is free to attend. View the programme and register on the SALT website.

Open House: Spring Session

Discover all our courses for Spring, meet our teachers and attend one of the mini-courses that will give you a taster of next term. In the theatre, th...

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Mathematik zum Anfassen (Maths you can touch)

This touring interactive exhibition does not only display scientific facts but also a new approach towards mathematics, showing that being linguistica...

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Glow Meet - 1+2 Approaches to Reading and Writing

This third Glow TV session from the modern languages team at Education Scotland will look at Reading and Writing in a 1+2 context. It will give advice...

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Pedagoo Primary

Building on the success of Pedagoo’s many events, Pedagoo Primary will provide a collaborative, dialogue-based professional learning experience to any...

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Introduction to Japanese Culture and Language Teaching in Primary Education (J-Clan Initiative)

This event takes the form of a half-day session for primary and secondary school teachers around Edinburgh, organised in order to give an introduction...

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Learn and Teach Primary Japanese!

In this two day course, primary school teachers with little or no prior knowledge of Japanese will have the opportunity not only to learn the basics o...

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1+2 L3 Learning Event for Primary

Recommendation 4 of the ‘1+2 Report’ states: ‘The Working Group recommends that a second additional language (L3) be introduced for pupils at a later ...

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Kasper, der Bandit und die Million

Performances of the interactive, bilingual puppet theatre play for primary age children will take place in Edinburgh from 8-10 June 2015.Singing ...

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Teaching Chinese in Scotland: Pedagogy Meets the Language

Teaching Chinese in Scotland: Pedagogy Meets the Language is a one day event for those involved in the teaching of Chinese. Taking place on Friday 12 ...

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Lapin is too hot - bilingual puppet show on Glow TV

*THIS IS THE SESSION POSTPONED FROM 5 JUNE*This exciting Glow TV event includes: A puppet show performance featuring the lovely rabbit and his friend ...

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Spanish workshop for primary teachers

A training day for primary teachers of Spanish is being held in London on 27 June 2015.For more information and to book your place see the attached do...

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1+2 Train the Trainer Summer School

It’s official, school’s IN for summer! SCILT and Education Scotland are now able to offer two places to each local authority on our 1+2 Train the Trai...

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Edinburgh International Book Festival 2015 - Poetic Translation

The CPD workshop, Poetic Translation with the Scottish Poetry Library, takes place as part of the festival on Thursday 27 August from 5.00pm–6.00pm.Th...

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Edinburgh International Book Festival 2015 - Translation Nation with Juana Adcock & Georgi Gill - P5–P7

In this workshop for schools, let Juana Adcock and Georgi Gill guide you through the process of translating a poem from one language into another...

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Japan Group Tour Programme for UK Head Teachers 2015

As part of the Japan Foundation’s Primary Japanese Campaign to support and encourage primary schools teaching Japanese language, we will be giving 20 ...

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SALT Conference 2015 - Languages: One plus YOU!

Booking is now open for this year's SALT Conference!This year we are looking forward to another great conference with a real focus on teacher developm...

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1+2 - An update

This session the modern languages team at Education Scotland will be delivering another series of Glow TV events to support the 1+2 approach to langua...

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St Andrew’s Day Celebrations - Scots Song

The National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music and Hands up for Trad are delighted to announce a brilliant opportunity to to learn the songs f...

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Family Saturday: Rois et Reines

Start off the new year sampling the 'galette des rois' at the Institut français. Children will also enjoy tales, songs and crafts, all in French....

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ALL Modern Languages Annual Conference - Modern Languages Modern Learning

Following the fantastic success of the previous two conferences, we are once again holding the ALL Modern Languages Annual Conference at Newton Abbot ...

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SALT Teachmeet

SALT invites you to a CPD opportunity to support modern languages in your school. This opportunity is open to both primary and secondary practitioners...

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Erasmus+ Key Action 2 (School Partnership) webinar

Thinking of applying for Erasmus+ funding for school partnerships? This webinar is a structure question and answer session centred around applicants’ ...

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Scots language through film: The Gruffalo's Child

Into Film and Education Scotland have collaborated to bring together this event where the popular animation film of The Gruffalo's Child will be scree...

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Primary Japanese up-skilling course

Network for Languages is running a one-day intensive Japanese language school for primary teachers that would like to learn the basics of Japanese. Th...

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Scots language through film: The Gruffalo's Child

Into Film and Education Scotland have collaborated to bring together this event where the popular animation film of The Gruffalo's Child will be scree...

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German language: train the trainer seminar

Are you looking to become a German language trainer for primary school colleagues in your local authority or cluster? Do you plan to establish German ...

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Professional Development Workshop, Poitiers, France

The French National Support Service for eTwinning are organising this workshop for around 90 teachers in Chasseneuil-du-Poitou from 1-3 April 2016.The...

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TeachMeet Glasgow (unplugged)

TeachMeets are such a fantastic opportunity for teachers to get together and share ideas. TeachMeet Glasgow (unplugged) brings this opportunity to the...

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Modern languages conference: The future of language learning

This one day conference will provide an opportunity to hear from leading educational experts on the teaching of languages in primary, secondary and sp...

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Primary Languages Conference 2016

One day conference organised by Primary Languages Network for Subject Coordinators and primary language teachers. Explore how your school can develop ...

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Young language learners symposium 2016

The conference will focus on early second language learning in school contexts (pre-primary and primary), covering different bilingual and L2 provisio...

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Edinburgh Fringe - The Wonderful World of Lapin puppet show

The Edinburgh Fringe Festival programme is now available and the bilingual puppet show for children, The Wonderful World of Lapin, will appeal to chil...

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Hello Jonathan Litton!

The Edinburgh International Book Festival takes place from 13-29 August 2016.  Liven up language learning for little ones (5+) with Jonathan Lit...

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1+2: Looking Back and Moving Forward

Registration for the national cross-sector conference organised by UCMLS is now open. Our aims for the day are to:take stock of where we are with Sco...

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An t-Alltan 2016 conference

The An t-Alltan 2016 conference for Gaelic teachers and Early Years staff will be held in the MacDonald Aviemore Conference Centre on 28 and 29 Septe...

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Roald Dahl on Film, Scots Language Special

Into Film, in collaboration with Education Scotland and the Centre for the Moving Image, are delighted to offer schools a unique and educational scree...

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Gaelic Writing

Education Scotland, in partnership with Comhairle nan Leabhraichean, invites you to join a Gaelic Writing Glow TV session with Gaelic author and actor...

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Language Show Live - Olympia

Programme applications are invited for this year's Language Show Live at Olympia, London.There are several ways to participate. Showcase your work in ...

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Languages Alive!

This half day course will look at innovative ways to bring language learning alive in primary schools and meet the aspirations of the 1 + 2 Modern lan...

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An introduction to AIM

Discover the power of the AIM for teaching World Languages in this exclusive 2 day training event in Harrogate!The Accelerative Integrated Methodology...

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Le Petit Monde - Puppet Show and Story-making

Join Lapin and his French speaking puppet friends in their Christmas adventure! The show will be followed by a bilingual story-making session where ch...

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Turning Japanese! An introduction to Japanese for young learners

This exciting event, hosted by the Japanese department within the University of Edinburgh School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, will give par...

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The Language Magician at work - Evaluating foreign language competence at primary level

The Language Magician is a European Project initiated by the Goethe-Institute London and co-funded by the European Union within the Erasmus+ framework...

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CPD workshops for primary school teachers in 2017

The Alliance Française de Glasgow will be running a programme of CLPL workshops in French for primary school teachers:ten topics will be covered over ...

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Chinese Teaching Club meeting

The next Chinese Teaching Club meeting will be held on Friday 3 March in Abden House, the Confucius Institute for Scotland in the University of Edinbu...

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'Wee Write' Book Festival Family Day

There are Gaelic and Scots sessions at this year's Family Day at the Wee Write Children's Book Festival at the Mitchell Library in Glasgow.Adventures ...

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Research seminar - How creative writing across languages can change the face of multilingualism

Malika Pedley, PhD student at Bordeaux Montaigne University in France, will present her doctorate research findings following fieldwork investigation ...

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1+2 Language Policy in Scotland: UCMLS Action Plan Proposals Launch

Looking forward to 2020 and beyond. Launch of UCMLS Cross-Sector Action Plan Proposals in support of 1+2.After extensive consultation with stakeholder...

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Professional Development Day for Primary Teachers

Goethe-Institut invites teachers to take part in this training opportunity with Roma Franziska Schultz, advisor for German at the Goethe-Institut Lond...

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Language World 2017 - Progress for ALL

The Association for Language Learning’s annual conference and professional learning event offers a packed programme with speakers from across the lang...

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Transitions in Language Learning and Teaching (UK Lingua 2017)

Transition may be an over-used word but transitions of one kind or another are central to our experience of learning and of teaching languages: learne...

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SALT TeachMeet

The next SALT TeachMeet will take place in Kelso on 6 May 2017. The event is free to attend.Visit the website for programme information and to registe...

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eTwinning Multilateral Workshop, Newcastle

Are you a primary teacher looking to find an eTwinning partner and set up a project? If so this workshop is for you.This eTwinning multilateral worksh...

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Trans-nationalizing Languages: Heritage, Languages and 1+2

Following up on a research project in Namibia examining the development of multilingualism in education, this workshop will explore the work of the pr...

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New Perspectives on Language Teaching & Learning Annual Conference 2017

The School of Modern Languages at St Andrew's University is hosting the conference which will be held on 7 June 2017.The free event will be of interes...

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Spanish workshops for primary and secondary teachers

Registration for the Spanish Workshops for Primary and Secondary Education Teachers organised by the Spanish Embassy Education Office is now open.The ...

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Best practice seminar: Successful networking for German

Goethe-Institut London is pleased to offer a best practice seminar on successful networking for German in schools in the UK.The event is in recognitio...

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1+2 Language Policy - Information evening

By 2021 every child is entitled to learn a first additional language from primary one and a second by primary five in order to give young people the b...

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Research seminar - How creative writing across languages can change the face of multilingualism

Malika Pedley, PhD student at Bordeaux Montaigne University in France, will present her doctorate research findings following fieldwork investigation ...

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Spanish Advanced Language Training

Join the Language Hub for a 3-hour advanced (Level C1/C2) Spanish language course on 17 June.Current affairs, cultural issues and some grammar and voc...

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Workshop: Languages in the primary classroom

This two-day workshop will bring together researchers, practitioners and policy-makers to investigate and report on the teaching and learning of langu...

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Primary and secondary MFL conference

Network for Languages London is hosting a conference for primary and secondary MFL colleagues on Saturday 24 June 2017.The conference will provide a g...

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Aiming higher for deaf students

This one-day conference held in the heart of Edinburgh will be full of current ideas in deaf education on the theme of raising achievement. Our keynot...

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North West Primary Languages Conference 2017

Theme: Progress with Primary LanguagesA full one day conference for Subject Coordinators and primary language teachers. Explore how your school can d...

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SALT TeachMeet

The next TeachMeet takes place on 2 September at St Ambrose High School in Coatbridge. There will be sessions for primary and secondary sectors. At...

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L'heure du conte workshop at the Mitchell Library

As part of Family Learning Week at the Mitchell Library (2-9 September), the Alliance Française is delighted to invite children aged 4-10 to th...

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Look East!

How can you introduce Russian and East European culture and language to your pupils? A workshop for schools at Glasgow University on Friday 15 Septem...

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TeachMeet Scottish Learning Festival 2017

TeachMeets are free sessions organised by teachers. They generally consist of a mixture of short presentations and discussions, enabling attendees to ...

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An t-Alltan/ Conference for Practitioners of Gaelic Education

Practitioners are invited to register for this conference, organised by Stòrlann. Education Scotland will also be delivering workshops which fo...

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Jornadas de Español en Glasgow

The Spanish Embassy Education Office together with the Consejería de Cultura y Turismo de la Junta de Castilla y León in collaboration w...

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Jumping Languages and other bilingual stories

The workshop will engage both children (pre-school and primary ages) and their parents on the topic of bilingualism and code mixing. Through creative ...

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Lapin Is Hungry - the Bilingual Picture Book for All

Lapin Is Hungry! What will the French rabbit want to eat? To find out, join Tania and her puppet friends in this delightful bilingual puppet show foll...

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SALT Conference 2017

Languages: Still here! Once again we are delighted to present a varied programme for our annual conference. We fully understand that teachers ...

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South American Spanish Days @ Edinburgh Zoo

‘Science in the Language Class’ is a programme of resources, outreaches and special language days where the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland link ...

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Shared understandings of progression in primary and secondary modern languages

Shared understandings of progression in primary and secondary modern languages This workshop is an opportunity for primary and secondary colleagues t...

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Primary Japanese Resource Sharing Workshop 2018

This event will bring together primary teachers of Japanese to share their ideas about what went well with their Japanese teaching over the last year....

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The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child with Into Film

A unique and educational screening event which explores Scots language through film. The audience will enjoy a screening of The Gruffalo and The Gruff...

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French storytelling workshop for children

The Alliance Française Glasgow is delighted to invite children to a fun afternoon, in collaboration with Tania Czajka, from Le Petit Monde on W...

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Carlisle twilight meeting - Progression

Come along to our local primary languages network twilight and meet, share and explore activities and materials to use in your primary language teachi...

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Language World 2018

The Association for Language Learning’s annual conference and CPD event offers a packed programme with speakers from across the languages sector...

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Council of Europe Launching Conference: CEFR Companion Volume with New Descriptors (CEFR/CV)

The Education Policy Division of the Council of Europe will organise a conference on 16-17 May 2018, in Strasbourg, France, to launch the CEFR Compani...

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#SALT18 Oban Teachmeet

The #SALT18 Oban Teachmeet will take place at the Furan Gaelic Centre, Corran Halls on Saturday 19 May 2018.  The event will include presen...

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Não Não at Edinburgh International Children's Festival

Não (No, in Portuguese) is a mischievous little boy made of clay who discovers a world of mud, water and talc. Não likes to jump in pudd...

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French Day at RZSS Edinburgh Zoo

Come along to our French Day for a fun educational quiz session on RZSS projects in French speaking countries across the world.  Suitable for P4...

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Primary School Teachers Learning to Teach Languages - A Celebration

The Open University in Scotland and Scotland’s National Centre for Languages (SCILT) are delighted to be hosting an evening reception: Primary S...

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Conference: New Perspectives on Language Teaching and Learning

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