Events

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


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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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Yakety Yak Language Café open door event at Ocean Terminal, Edinburgh

As you may know, Yakety Yak started their sessions in Ocean Bar and Kitchen at Ocean Terminal last month. To raise more awareness they are holdin...

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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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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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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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Building the language base for research: the impact and future of Language-Based Area Studies

This one-day event will address the achievements, and future challenges, of the Language-Based Area Studies (LBAS) initiative in developing provision ...

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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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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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Collaborative provision in languages

The Higher Education Academy and UCML are holding a one-day event, hosted by the British Academy, to reflect on examples of successful collaboration w...

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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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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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Residence Abroad, Social Networks and Second Language Learning

This conference arises from “LANGSNAP”, a project funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (research award number: RES-062-23-2996) , based ...

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Language Partnerships across Sectors: Seminar and Discussion Workshop

This seminar and discussion workshop will bring together stakeholders in language education from universities across Scotland. Presentations of existi...

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Investing in Scotland’s Future - developing global graduates for a global economy

At a time when employability and skills are a key issue for institutions and the economy, the Scottish Government-funded project Developing Scotland’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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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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The 1st conference on China-Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) cross-cultural dialogue, education and learning

The conference will be held under the honorary patronage of the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Mr. Borut Pahor. It is be organized by the Conf...

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China's soft power in Africa

Why does China run one of the world`s largest short-term training programmes, with plans to bring 30,000 Africans to China between 2013 and 2015? Why ...

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Theatre Play: The Physicists

The renowned German Drama Group of the University of Aberdeen will perform The Physicists, a brilliant play by Friedrich Dürrenmatt. We will take you ...

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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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SQA CfE Event for Higher Education Institutions on English and Languages

The event will focus on Curriculum for Excellence (CfE), the new National Qualifications and the new approaches to assessment. It will provide an oppo...

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Working overseas: how to find jobs abroad – live chat

Could looking for employment opportunities overseas boost your career chances? Ask our experts about working in a different country on Thursday 8 May ...

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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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Invitation to Lecture by Chen Liming, President of BP China

The Confucius Institute for Scotland at the University of Edinburgh invites Members of SCEN to a special guest lecture by Visiting Professor CHEN Limi...

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Raising Students' Intercultural Awareness Through film in Higher Education

This event is organized by FLAME (Film, Languages And Media in Education), a newly established Research Centre committed to the research and knowledge...

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Recognizing complexity in language learning and teaching

The conference of the BAAL  Language Learning and Teaching Special Interest Group on "Recognizing complexity in language learning and teaching."P...

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Reshaping Languages in Higher Education Conference

This is the seventh biennial conference on languages in higher education, organised by the LLAS Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies (LL...

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2014 CercleS Conference "Language Centres in Higher Education: Exploring and Shaping Plurilingual Profiles and Practices"

CercleS has been promoting interaction and cooperation between institutions involved in language teaching in Europe since 1991, with the aim of bringi...

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Starting work as a Translator or Interpreter

Are you interested in working as a translator or interpreter, but unsure how to start? This free one-day event, arranged jointly by Aston University i...

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Multilingual Debate 2015

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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Starting Work as a Translator or Interpreter

An event arranged jointly by the Institute of Translation and Interpreting and the University of Westminster, with support from the Capital L London C...

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Challenges and opportunities for increasing outward student mobility

The Westminster Higher Education Forum are hosting the seminar 'Challenges and opportunities for increasing outward student mobility' in London on 23 ...

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Routes Live! - Working as a translator or interpreter: ask the experts!

Routes into Languages is launching a series of webinars covering the topic of employability for language students. Our first webinar session is about ...

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German Embassy Career Fair 2015

The German Embassy Career Fair is back for 2015! On Monday 2 November 2015 the Fair, organised jointly by the German Embassy and the German-British Ch...

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Association of University Language Centres Conference 2016

Cardiff University’s School of Modern Languages are hosting the 2016 Association of University Language Centres international conference. This is a pr...

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The Versatility of Languages: transferable skills and cultural competencies

On Friday 26 February 2016, 12pm, Routes into Languages invite you to join us live for our next employability webinar. This session will be live strea...

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Connected Scotland China Workshop

Connected Scotland partners will be holding a workshop on TNE in China in April for representatives from Scottish higher education institutions.The pu...

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Frameworks for collaboration and multilingualism

The eighth biennial joint LLAS, UCML and AULC conference aims to bring together language practitioners from Secondary, Higher, and Further Education 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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Regional Cross-Sector East Hub Meeting

UCMLS (University Council for Modern Languages Scotland) is again holding a second round of regional cross-sector hub meetings during January and Febr...

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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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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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Lord McConnell Lecture 2017

The Lord McConnell Lecture 2017, organised by SCEN in association with the Royal Society of Edinburgh, will take place on 18 May.In his talk 'After 20...

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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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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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InnoConf17

Theme: Integrating informal learning into formal language education InnoConf17 welcomes professionals involved in the teaching and learning of langua...

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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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CES&L (Erasmus+) Careers Module for HE Students of Languages Launch

There are a wide range of opportunities for languages graduates. Thursday 7 September 2017 is an opportunity for careers professionals, employers, aca...

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Language Learning and Teaching Conference: Developing Speaking Skills

The purpose of the conference is to bring together academics and language teachers working in Higher Education in the UK and internationally to discus...

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European Day of Languages celebration

The Alliance Française Glasgow, in collaboration with the European Commission in Scotland, the Goethe-Institut, the Consulate general of Poland...

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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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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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Being Human Festival 2017

This year’s festival is taking place nationally 17 – 25 November 2017. Being Human is led by the School of Advanced Study, University of L...

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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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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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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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German Embassy Career Fair 2018

The German Embassy Career Fair is back for 2018! The organisers are the German Embassy London and the German-British Chamber of Industry &...

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Multilingualism and Identity: Interdisciplinary Perspectives

Globalisation and migration are two of the most important phenomena in the early 21st century and bring with them a number of opportunities and challe...

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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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German Embassy Career Fair 2019

The German Embassy Career Fair is back for 2019! The Fair will be held at the German House on Wednesday 16 October 2019, 10am-4pm. The organis...

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A Conversation with Madame Jacqueline Munro-Lafon

Jacqueline Munro-Lafon was born in Paris in 1921, to a liberal family of lawyers and wine merchants. She went on to study Journalism and during h...

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Living Languages 2020: A conversation with Paul Sheerin

Due to the current situation concerning COVID-19 this event has been postponed until further notice. Please keep an eye on the SCILT e-bulletin f...

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Boosting students' positive emotions about language learning

This international workshop will be held at King’s College London on Saturday 21 March 2020 and is aimed at teachers and students at b...

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Living Languages 2020: A conversation with Ben Sharrock and Irune Gurtubai

Due to the current situation concerning COVID-19 this event has been postponed until further notice. Please keep an eye on the SCILT e-bulletin f...

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Living Languages 2020: A conversation with Karen Betts

Due to the current situation concerning COVID-19 this event has been postponed until further notice. Please keep an eye on the SCILT e-bulletin f...

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Spanish teacher toolbox: online workshops to spice up the classes

The Consejería de Educación, in collaboration with the Junta de Castilla y León, is running a series of events for UK teachers of Spani...

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Pronunciation and intonation: Workshop for Spanish Language teachers

The Consejería de Educación is holding the next online workshop for Spanish Language teachers on 3 November. The session will give ideas on ...

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The Language Show 2020

Whilst this year's Language Show can't take place at Olympia London as planned, the good news is that this year’s speakers will be prese...

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‘Terrorism, the French Republic and Laïcité’ – A round table discussion for Students and Teachers

Following the recent terrorist attacks in France, we in the French subject area at the University of Strathclyde have organised a special online discu...

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Boosting students’ positive emotions about language learning

This international workshop will be held online on Saturday 12 December 2020 and is aimed at teachers and students at both secondary and tertiary...

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Spanish class 2.0: A practical guide not to get lost

A further series of online courses for teachers of Spanish is being offered by Junta de Castilla y León and the Spanish Embassy Education Office from ...

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Materials and strategies for reading comprehension

The next online workshop for Spanish Language teachers, organised by Junta de Castilla y León and the Spanish Embassy Education Office, will be held o...

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Online half-day training programme - Virtual spaces for the teaching of Spanish

The Consejería de Educación is organising a half-day online session on 15 May. It will include 3 practical workshops: 10:00 - "Promoti...

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Consejería de Educación: online workshop "Escape to the past" (Escape al pasado)

The next online workshop for Spanish Language teachers will be held on 25 May (16:30-17:30). Registration is free and must be completed online...

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Open Book: Arabic Shared Reading Group

Join Open Book for a friendly and relaxed session reading poems and stories in Arabic together and chatting about them. The free session ...

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Earth Defenders under threat: A screening of Sangterra

Climate change is one of the key challenges of our times and we all see its effects on the planet on a daily basis. Across the world, climate activist...

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Spanish online workshop for teachers

Upcoming workshop for Spanish language teachers: “Hablando se entiende la gente” (teaching conversation), organised by La Consejería de Ed...

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Spanish online workshop for teachers

The upcoming workshop for Spanish language teachers: “¿Me tomas el pelo? La inclusión de expresiones idiomáticas en el aula deELE” ...

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Workshop for teachers of Spanish

The next session in the workshop series for UK teachers of Spanish is “El Chroma Key como recurso de realismo didáctico y de motivación&rdq...

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“Action research communities for language teachers” webinar

During the webinar we will introduce the ARC project, which was based upon the conviction that teachers are at the heart of the quality process i...

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Online workshop for Spanish language teachers

The next in the series of teacher training sessions organised by La Consejería de Educación in United Kingdom and Ireland and Extenda is: “Los v...

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Language World 2022

Language World is the annual conference and training event of the Association for Language Learning. It is a highlight of the year for ...

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UK LINGUA 2022: Multilingual Language Learning and Teaching Colloquium

The theme for this year's conference is Adapting to Change. Change can be positive, a way of progressing towards something better; and ada...

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Spanish day in Glasgow for teachers of Spanish

The Consejería de Educación, the University of Strathclyde, SCILT, Glasgow Council, and the Junta de Castilla y León are organizing a Spanish day...

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Spanish workshop in London

The Ministry of Education in the United Kingdom and Ireland in collaboration with the Junta de Castilla y León are holding a face-...

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Scottish Learning Festival 2022

The Scottish Learning Festival (SLF) is the biggest professional learning event for educators in Scotland. We warmly welcome everyone who works in sch...

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Career Roadshow UK

Our career days are aimed at young learners and provide an excellent environment to find out more about opportunities with German. There will be a var...

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SALT Conference 2022 - Call for proposals

The SALT Conference 2022 will take place virtually on Saturday 5 November 2022.  The conference team is now inviting proposals from colleagues...

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Careers Live! Early Careers within Languages

Join MI5, MI6 & GCHQ virtually on Tuesday 18 April 2023 at 1pm where we will explore the Early Careers routes into Languages roles, as w...

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Scottish Education Information Day for Ukrainian Families

SCILT, in partnership with Barnardos, is hosting an event designed to familiarise Ukrainian refugee families who have moved to Scotland with the Scott...

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Spanish day in Edinburgh 2023

The Ministry of Education in the United Kingdom and Ireland, The University of Edinburgh and the Junta de Castilla y León&nbs...

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A Debate, a Documentary and a Drink

Come and support the teams from the University of Strathclyde and the University of Glasgow who will compete against each other in a debate in Spanish...

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Spanish Day for teachers in Glasgow

The Spanish Embassy Education Office, the University of Strathclyde, and the Junta de Castilla y León are organizing a Spanish day in Glasgow aimed at...

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The Future of French en Écosse

At a time when French, as a subject of study, is struggling to keep its position as one the major foreign languages studied at secondary school and un...

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34th International Conference of ASELE (the association for the teaching of Spanish as a foreign language) in Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh is delighted to host the 34th International Conference of ASELE (the association for the teaching of Spanish as a foreign ...

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Professional development event for teachers of Spanish

Teachers of Spanish in Secondary and Higher education are invited to join the University of Glasgow's School of Modern Languages for the online se...

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Educators' Workshop One: Transitions in Language Teaching and Learning from KS4 to University

The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at King’s College London is pleased to invite language educators to join us in our upcomin...

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SALT Conference 2024 - Registration open!

The Scottish Association for Language Teaching (SALT) warmly welcomes you to our annual conference 2024 which will this year take place on Saturday 2&...

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