Events

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


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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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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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British Academy Language Week 2012

In November 2012, the British Academy will hold its first Language Week, comprising of a series of events for a combination of public and invited audi...

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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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German Fairy Tale Film Season for School Classes (age 11-14)

The Goethe-Institut Glasgow will offer film screenings for school classes showing new fairy tale adaptions by the major German children’s channel. Man...

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EU project FolkDC workshop for teachers

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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CPD for teachers in secondary and higher education: film for up-to-date German lessons

Led by Christl Reissenberger, the focus of this CPD seminar will be directed towards a newly compiled series of contemporary German feature films for ...

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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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Film screening for secondary schools - Blancanieves

Glasgow Film Theatre is pleased to offer screenings of a fantastic film from Spain called Blancanieves at GYFF 2013. It is very similar to The Ar...

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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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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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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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'Musik + X' Exhibition and Workshops

Visit the Goethe Institut and experience German Pop music first hand through posters and video-clips. 18 posters illustrate the music scene in Germany...

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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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Spelling Bee competition final #scottishbee

Scotland’s first National Modern Languages Spelling Bee competition final, organised by SCILT in partnership with Routes into Languages and the Europe...

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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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Scotland Goes Global Schools Event

In partnership with Education Scotland, British Council, the Scottish Government, and Young Scot, we are inviting secondary schools and youth 14-18 to...

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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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Open Educational Resources in Modern Languages

On 20 September the School of Modern Languages at the University of Bristol will be hosting a one-day conference on Teaching and Learning Languag...

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Think German for Jobs - Career Fair 2013

After last year's successful career fair in Edinburgh, the German Consulate General and the Goethe-Institut invite students from schools and universit...

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Seminar - Deutschland: Bunt und Vielfältig (Film, Literatur, Musik, Zeitgeist)

The Goethe Institut and the German Partnerschool in Scotland invite Secondary and Higher Education teachers to this seminar. The aim of this event is ...

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eTwinning Partner Finding Workshop

This event gives secondary teachers the opportunity to explore how to enhance students’ 21st Century skills through eTwinning, find a compatible ...

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The Wall / Die Wand - film in German

Based on Marlen Haushofer’s eponymous classic novel, ‘The Wall’ is a highly original exploration of the experience of solitude and survival set in a s...

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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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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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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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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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Scotland’s Universities and the 1+2 Languages Policy

This symposium aims to explore opportunities offered by Scotland’s 1+2 language policy through more strategic linkages between universities and school...

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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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Spanish workshops for teachers in Secondary and Further Education

Please see the attached file for the Programme for the Spanish Workshops for teachers in Secondary and Further Education on June 21st in Lon...

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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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‘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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Cross-curricular Workshops: World War I in personal stories and documents

S2-S4 pupils, with a combined focus on History and Modern Languages, will be guided through this exhibition by set tasks. Using their linguistic and i...

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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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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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Seminar: Jung sein in Deutschland

A professional development day for secondary teachers.What does it mean to be ‘a young person’ in Germany today? How do teachers of German in Scotland...

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Workshop for secondary teachers of French

This new monthly workshop offers secondary teachers a free training session on the last Thursday of the month, held in French, with tools and resource...

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Business Breakfast - Glasgow

SCILT is delighted to announce and invite you to one of three very exciting “business breakfast” events, that will take place in Glasgow, Edinburgh an...

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Film screening for schools: Tomboy

Offered as part of the Glasgow Youth Film Festival, this showing of the French film, Tomboy, is free for Glasgow schools with a £3 charge per pupil fo...

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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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Business Breakfast - Edinburgh

SCILT is delighted to announce and invite you to one of three very exciting “business breakfast” events, that will take place in Glasgow, Edinburgh an...

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Business Breakfast - Aberdeen

SCILT is delighted to announce and invite you to one of three very exciting “business breakfast” events, that will take place in Glasgow, Edinburgh an...

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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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Languages: Pathways to the World

On 28 - 29 March 2015 the School of Modern Languages and Cultures at Durham University will be hosting a conference for teachers focusing on MFL ...

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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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Best Practice 'Fit in Deutsch 1' - workshop

Over the past few months teachers at Carrick Academy (in co-operation with the German partner school, Bishopbriggs Academy) have successfully piloted ...

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Fit in Deutsch

Broad General Education through internationally recognised assessment.  "Fit in Deutsch 1" is an internationally recognised Goethe-Institut certi...

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Spanish Twilight Session for Secondary teachers of Spanish

The Consejería de Educación, the University of Edinburgh, The Instituto Cervantes, SALT Edinburgh and Difusión are holding their next twilight session...

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Professional development workshop, Hamburg

Secondary teachers, of the age group 13-16, who teach at schools in disadvantaged areas can apply to participate in a forthcoming eTwinning Profession...

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Talking About Learning 2015 – Secondary Learning & Teaching Conference

Talking About Learning is a new learning and teaching conference which aims to allow secondary practitioners in Scotland to be leaders of learning thr...

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1+2 L3 Learning Event for Secondary

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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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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Spanish workshop for teachers in secondary and further education

A training day for secondary and further education teachers of Spanish is being held in London on 20 June 2015.For further information and to book you...

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German Teachers’ Day

After last year’s success the Goethe-Institut, in association with the Scottish Association for Language Teaching (SALT), invites you to a free o...

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SCEN Ambassadors' Forum

This Forum will take place after the morning's SCEN Advisory Board Meeting. SCEN Ambassadors, School and University students and young professionals, ...

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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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Professional Development Workshop Madrid 2015

The Spanish National Support Service for eTwinning are organising this funded three-day CPD workshop in Madrid during November.Do you teach pupils age...

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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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The Fourth SCEN China Youth Summit 2015

SCEN China Youth Summits are always vibrant and exciting and book up very quickly indeed, so do take this opportunity to book your place now!&nbs...

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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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SCHOLAR 'Ask a Tutor' session - Modern Languages

Our ‘Ask a Tutor’ online discussion boards are returning for the 2015/16 academic year for Computing Science, Mathematics and Modern Languages. This w...

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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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Reading for achievement in your classroom

Education Scotland is running this event in Stirling with the focus of literacy being the responsibility of all secondary teachers.Participants will h...

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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, Amiens

The French National Support Service for eTwinning are organising this workshop for around 40 secondary school teachers in Amiens from 18 - 20 March 20...

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Erfinderland Deutschland (Inventions from Germany)

This new exhibition "Inventions from Germany" focuses on ground-breaking, German inventions from scientific disciplines and highlights past as well as...

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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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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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Authors Live: Bessora and Sarah Ardizzone

The Scottish Book Trust are holding an Authors Live broadcast with writer, Bessora and translator, Sarah Ardizzone on 6 October 2016. Alpha: Abidjan t...

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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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Professional Development Workshop, France

The French National Support Service for eTwinning is organising this workshop for European secondary level teachers from across 40+ countries in Franc...

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Teaching the European Union and Brexit with Confidence (Edinburgh)

This free CPD session for teachers in schools and colleges aims to help them improve or update their knowledge about the EU, get free resources and sp...

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Jornadas de español para Docentes de Secundaria en Escocia

The Spanish Embassy Education Office together with the Consejería de Cultura y Turismo de Castilla y León in collaboration with the University of Edin...

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SCILT workshop: 1+2 in the Secondary Context

This event will provide a timely opportunity to engage in discussion around supporting 1+2 in secondary schools. This workshop will focus on the expec...

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Teaching the European Union and Brexit with Confidence (Glasgow)

This free CPD session for teachers in schools and colleges aims to help them improve or update their knowledge about the EU, get free resources and sp...

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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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Next steps for Modern Foreign Languages teaching at secondary level in England

Delegates at this seminar will assess latest thinking on teaching Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) in England’s secondary schools, and key issues for la...

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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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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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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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Heriot-Watt Multilingual Debate 2017

Heriot-Watt University's Multilingual Debate is an annual event that showcases the interpreting skills of undergraduate students on our Languages (Int...

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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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Science workshop in German

The Goethe-Institut Glasgow is delighted to offer a science workshop in German. It is aimed at secondary school pupils who have been studying German f...

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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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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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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 - 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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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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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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StoryCon 2017

StoryCon is Scotland’s biggest, boldest creative writing and illustration conference for 13 – 19 year olds from all around the country. Designed by te...

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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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TeCoLa Project Conference

This is the first TeCoLa Conference/Workshop on telecollaboration, gamification and virtual worlds for language learning and teaching, aimed at second...

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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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Digital Literacy for the Teaching and Learning of Languages

This workshop will:Explore a teaching approach which fully integrates social interactionsBuild activities for the teaching and learning of languages w...

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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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Developing Language Awareness in Subject Classes

This workshop will increase awareness of what language means when learning a subject matter.It is suitable for:Subject teachers of 12/13 year old lear...

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German Embassy Career Fair

After a very successful event in 2016, the annual German Embassy Career Fair will return on Monday 20 November 2017. Once again, the Fair will be o...

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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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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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German Day for Secondary Teachers

We are delighted to host another German Day organised by SALT at the Goethe-Institut Glasgow. Based on the great success of this event in recent years...

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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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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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Conference: New Perspectives on Language Teaching and Learning

The School of Modern Languages of the University of St Andrews and the Applied Languages section at the University of Dundee are co-hosting the Cross-...

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Spanish workshops (primary and secondary education)

The Spanish Embassy Education Office is pleased to announce their annual Spanish Workshops for Primary, Secondary and Further Education Teachers will ...

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LanguageStrathclyde 2018: Conversations about Language Learning

Are you interested in the teaching and learning of modern languages? SCILT, Scotland's National Centre for Languages and The School of Education are d...

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Erasmus+ and eTwinning Twilight Session

Erasmus+ and eTwinning offer a range of fantastic opportunities for UK schools to connect with schools across Europe, including F...

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25th Anniversary Conference (UCML): Looking inward and outward!

Please join us to find out in what ways our various language promotion initiatives, specifically those held in collaboration with SCILT, have impacted...

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Scottish Learning Festival (SLF) 2018

The Scottish Learning Festival, 19-20 September 2018, is the annual conference and exhibition for the teaching profession in Scotland. Co-located wit...

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Teachers' Consultation on Mandarin at the Museum

In spring 2018, a new permanent gallery Exploring East Asia will open at the National Museum of Scotland. We are looking to create a new Mandarin r...

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European Day of Languages at the Institut français

Join the Institut français d'Ecosse to celebrate the diversity of languages in Europe with tasters of French, German, Italian, Polish an...

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An t-Alltan - Conference for Practitioners of Gaelic Education

The An t-Alltan 2018 conference for Gaelic teachers and Early Years staff will be held in the MacDonald Aviemore Conference Centre on 26 and 27&...

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eTwinning Multilateral Seminar, Hungary

Join teachers from across Europe to network, share ideas and best practice. The key aim of the workshop is for participants to start a collaborative e...

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Japan Conference for Schools 2018

Japan Conference for Schools will be held later this year on Friday 12 October 2018. This will be a free one-day conference for networking a...

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Jornada de español en Glasgow

Once again, the Spanish Embassy Education Office together with the Consejería de Cultura y Turismo de la Junta de Castilla y León in collaboration wit...

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2019 International Conference: Cross-curricular Language Learning

This event is aimed at researchers, teachers, trainee teachers and teacher educators. Sessions will cover talks and workshops led by practitioners fro...

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Pedagoo Sow and Grow

The event offers an opportunity for professional learning, sharing and collaboration in an informal, unstructured setting. Colleagues from education a...

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Multilingual Performance Project: Teacher Workshop

Join Creative Multilingualism for a free teacher workshop to learn some simple drama activities to use in the language classroom. The exciting Mult...

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Connecting Classrooms through Global Learning: co-ordinating your cluster

Want to collaborate with like-minded educators locally and globally? Hear more about the support offered by Connecting Classrooms in this free webinar...

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European Day of Languages

The Alliance Française Glasgow, in collaboration with the Goethe Institut Glasgow, the Consulate General of Poland, the Russi...

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‘Our languages’: exploring collaborations in Language Education

This ‘think tank’-style conference is part of a project that explores cross-sector collaborations in language education in the UK. We...

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Pedagoo 4AllOfU

Grassroots professional learning by teachers, for teachers. The emphasis is on conversation so please come along and share your ideas, or join the con...

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World Teachers' Day web conference 2019

Every year since 2016, British Council has organised an online training event to celebrate World Teachers' Day on 5 October, with experts in ...

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Early Language Learning: What it (can) look(s) like…

In the context of the AHRC Open World Initiative and the MEITS project (www.meits.org), we are running a two-day workshop (October 24 and 25) in ...

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Connecting Classrooms: Learning for the Sustainable Development Goals

Teachers working at every level in Scottish education are invited to join Scotdec in Edinburgh for this free 3-part course. Learning for the SDGs i...

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SCEN Youth Summit 2019

Join us for our 8th Youth Summit to reflect on our experiences over the past year and to look to the future. We hope that you will want to participate...

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Training day for Spanish language teachers

The Spanish Embassy Education Office together with the University of Edinburgh and the Asociación de Escuelas de Español para Extranjeros de Andalucía...

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An inclusive approach to languages in Scottish schools: changing perspectives on language learning and use in linguistically diverse classrooms

This event is for Scottish teachers, teacher educators and researchers concerned with the 1+2 Approach to learning and teaching languages, in the cont...

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German day for teachers

Come along and enjoy another supportive and inspirational German Day at the Goethe Institut in Glasgow, packed with information and activities designe...

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