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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French Film Screening for Schools: The Giants (Les géants)

Showing as part of the Discovery Film Festival in Dundee, les géants is suitable for S5/S6 pupils.  See the Discovery Film Festival website ...

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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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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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The Bilingual People Virtual Language Recruitment Fair

Make a date in your diary to visit our most exciting event of 2012, the Virtual Language Recruitment Fair which will run online from 14th- 16th Novemb...

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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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How China and Asia are changing the world: The implications of Beijing's quest to build a wealthy nation

In this joint speaker event and reception the Asia Scotland Institute presents the first of its series of Adam Smith Global Briefings, in association ...

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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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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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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

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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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

Chinese Conversation & Culture Corner

A special Chinese Conversation and Culture Corner will take place on Friday 8th February when the focus will be on Chinese New Year traditions with th...

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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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Spring Festival Party

Join us for our Year of the Snake Spring Festival party on Friday 15th February from 6pm till 9pm at Abden House. A full programme of fun is planned f...

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Lecture by artist Ying Sheng Yang 21 February 2013

We will be hosting a lecture by the artist Ying Sheng Yang on the evening of Thursday 21st February in room LH104A of the Lord Hope Building, Universi...

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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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Meeting for SCEN Ambassadors and their mentor staff

At the SCEN China Youth Summit at the end of 2012, the student voice was lucid and inspiring. This was seen again in the G50 Declaration, the result o...

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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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King Kong's Töchter

A good opportunity for a school outing. Take your pupils to a life theatre performance in German. Based on the true story of a 1980's nursing home in ...

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The Global Dimension of Spanish

We are pleased to inform you that the Spanish Consejeria de Educación in Scotland and the University of Glasgow, together with Glasgow City Council an...

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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 Adult Education Fringe Event

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

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French matinée for primary school teachers in Scotland

Primary school teachers are invited to take part in our “French matinée for primary teachers in Scotland” in Edinburgh. All primary school teachers wi...

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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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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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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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NQ Modern Languages for Life and Work Award – Launch Event

SQA are hosting a launch event to present the new Modern Languages for Life and Work Award at SCQF levels 3&4. The Award, available as of session ...

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World Voice workshop for teachers

More information about the World Voice project is available on the British Council's Schools Online webpages.

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Live SCHOLAR session for Modern Languages teachers

The SCHOLAR Programme provides staff and students in Scottish secondary schools online access to material to support preparation for SQA exams, as wel...

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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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Language Assistants: Maximising Support for Language Learning

This showcase and networking event will bring together a range of stakeholders - those interested in exploring innovative ways of supporting the imple...

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Live SCHOLAR revision session for language students

The SCHOLAR Programme will be offering an online revision session for students of Higher and Advanced Higher French, German and Spanish on 30 April.&n...

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Rethink language learning - live webinar

Hosted by Teresa Tinsley. Teresa is one of the UK’s leading language-education experts and has conducted research studies for both the British Academy...

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Interactive Exhibition "Märchenwelten": Opening Gala

Celebrate with us 200 years of the Brother Grimm's fairy-tales! Come and see for yourselves how this experience can enhance literacy, cultural compete...

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Foreign language teaching to be subject of debate at Holyrood

The teaching of foreign language learning in Scottish primary schools will be the focus for a conference taking place at the Scottish Parliament in Ma...

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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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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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Live online SCHOLAR session for language teachers

The SCHOLAR Programme will be offering an online session for teachers of secondary Modern Languages. The topic of the event is ‘Delivering National 5 ...

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Glow Meet – gathering evidence and reporting

Join our Glow Meet at 4.00pm on Tuesday the 21st of May.  “Gathering Evidence and Reporting” would be of interest and benefit to secondary Modern...

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Professional development workshop for eTwinning teachers in Madrid

Are you interested in finding an eTwinning partner from Spain, Portugal, France or Italy to start an eTwinning project? The British Council eTwinning ...

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Learning Spanish for Real Life - workshop for teachers

We are pleased to inform you that the Spanish Consejeria de Educación in Scotland and the University of Glasgow together with SALT have organised this...

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CPD for Teachers of Mandarin

In conjunction with Edinburgh City Hub, CISS would like to invite teachers of Chinese to a CPD event on 28 May 2013.Full programme details can be...

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Conference on Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Language Learning (Jyväskylä 2013)

The Summer School of Applied Language Studies at the University of Jyväskylä in Finland will be hosting the conference between 3-5th June 2013.Th...

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Edinburgh Twilight Session for Spanish Teachers

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

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Workshop for Scottish Teachers of Spanish

We are pleased to announce that the 16th Workshop for Scottish Teachers of Spanish will take place on Tuesday 11 June 2013 in the Department of Spanis...

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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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Glasgow Twilight Session for Spanish Teachers

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

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Film showcase – Our Europe

A showcase of films about Europe made by Scottish children. This event has been organised by SEET in partnership with the Edinburgh Playhouse and show...

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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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Creative Approaches to Language Teaching

UK YELL2 partner Language Education & Partnerships (LEAP) are hosting a one-day workshop on the 28th June at Nottingham Trent University, Nottingh...

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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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Linking Research and Practice in MFL teaching and learning in schools

On Tuesday 2nd July 2013, a series of talks at York will focus on "Linking Research and Practice in MFL teaching and learning in schools". This free e...

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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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Enhancing Language Teaching Materials and Pedagogy

An event organised by the Language Associations and Collaborative Support (LACS) project team in partnership with the European Centre for Modern Langu...

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Teacher induction into course for AH German students

The Goethe Institut offers an induction workshop for teachers who are considering enrolling their students in the Advanced Highers support module. The...

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Professional Development Tour of Berlin for British Teachers of History

The German Embassy is pleased to invite applications for the Professional Development Tour for British Teachers of History to Berlin, Germany, schedul...

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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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Scottish Learning Festival 2013

Registration is now open for this year’s Scottish Learning Festival (SLF), which takes place on Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 September in the SECC, Gl...

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Scottish Learning Festival 2013

Education Scotland will host the Scottish Learning Festival 2013 (SLF) on Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 September in the SECC, Glasgow. SLF is Scotland...

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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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International Conference - Sharing to Inspire Language Education across Europe

A major outcome of the YELL2 project in 2013 is a 3-day international conference hosted in Birmingham, UK (2nd-5th October). The conference will bring...

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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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The World Through Don Quixote's Eyes - public reading in Spanish

Volunteers sought to read in public at the event: The World through Don Quixote’s Eyes which will take place in Edinburgh 18th October 2013. Please fi...

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Language Show Live 2013

Language Plus are intensive language classes for beginners and intermediate learners seeking a
full immersion in a particular language at this year's Language Show Live. Each class is run by a professional teacher in an enjoyable and intimate class. Early bird booking rate available until 27 September 2013.

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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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The European Profiling Grid project final seminar

Over the last two years the European Profiling Grid project, co-financed by the European Commission, has worked to create an innovative tool to improv...

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Developing Online Teaching Skills

We would like to invite you to participate in a 2-day workshop on Developing Online Teaching Skills. The workshop will take place on 25–26 October 201...

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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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SALT Annual Conference 2013 - Promoting Excellence

The Scottish Association for Language Teaching is holding its annual conference on 2 November, 2013 at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. Joe D...

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The 7th Annual Conference for Arabic Language and Culture

Join Arabic educators and professionals from across the UK for a one day conference on Arabic learning and culture at our Spring Gardens office in Lon...

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Twilight Sessions for Spanish Teachers - Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee

The Spanish Consejeria de Educación in Scotland have organised Twilight sessions for Spanish teachers working in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee and surrou...

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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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How Culture can reinforce language teaching in Montpellier, France

For teachers of – ANY Modern Foreign Language teaching pupils aged 11-18.We are looking for up to five teachers from the UK to attend this eTwinning p...

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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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International Education Week: Promoting language learning worldwide

International Education Week (IEW) is an opportunity to promote the importance of building an international dimension into the education of young peop...

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Scotland China Association - Learning Mandarin is Child's Play

Dr Meryl James will give a presentation on how teaching Chinese develops cognitive skills in young learners and how the Confucius Institute for Scotla...

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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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SCILT support for Languages Baccalaureate

Are you offering the full Languages Baccalaureate or even just its Interdisciplinary Project this session? SCILT can provide you and your S6 candidate...

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Winter Term - Open Day

With the new year comes a new term! Our winter classes start on 13 January 2014. Come along to our Open Day to get some advice on your level and sign ...

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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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eLearning Symposium 2014

Do you make innovative use of technology in language teaching and learning? Have you been experimenting with MOOCs and wish to share your experiences?...

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Performance of Nanjing Little Red Flower Art Troupe

In celebration of Chinese New Year 2014, the Confucius Institute for Scotland’s Schools is delighted to offer you the unique opportunity to attend a p...

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Vive the [R]évolution: Poems in translation

A triptych of poetry nights à propos translation of and between French and Scottish poetry hosted by three contemporary Scottish poets.

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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Crossing Continents: EPOSTL around the world

Since its publication in 2007, the European Portfolio for Student Teachers of Languages (EPOSTL) has been widely used at universities and teacher educ...

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The EU and the UK: CPD for teachers

With European Parliament elections in May 2014 our free CPD sessions provide secondary school teachers with up-to-date knowledge and free teaching res...

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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.

Creative Approaches to the Teaching & Learning of languages

Exciting CPD opportunity for MFL professionals.  YELL2 'fully funded' training opportunity: Malaga, Spain 23.02.14 to 01.03.14.As one of the outc...

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Japan Conference for Schools

A free one-day conference for networking and sharing ideas about bringing Japan and Japanese into schools. The Japan Conference for Schools is open to...

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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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Modern Languages in Wales - House of Lords Debate

The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Modern Languages, chaired by the Baroness Jean Coussins, will hold a debate on the challenges facing MFL in Wale...

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Spanish play - Mamá, Quiero ser Famoso

The event from Hispanics Studies at the University of Edinburgh might be of special interest to schools.  There will be performances on...

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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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Planning and Managing Successful Language Projects

Would you like to organise a language education project at your school or institution? Are you already involved in a language project at a school, uni...

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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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Language World 2014

Language World is the annual conference of the Association for Language Learning - two days of nonstop CPD, an exhibition, a social event, and a chanc...

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The professional image and ethos of teachers

In an increasingly complex world in which more or less radical changes take place at all levels of social life, we need to re-think education. The sus...

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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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Webinar 9 May with John Connor: "Languages: it's a guy thing"

Join tonight's webinar where John Connor will present a session on how to engage boys with language learning.Visit the event webpage to register.If yo...

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Japan Children’s Day

The Consulate General of Japan, in collaboration with Asian Studies at the University of Edinburgh, is proud to welcome you to Japan Children's Day, a...

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European Youth Event 2014

Open to groups aged 16-30, the EYE 2014 will include a large variety of activities run under the motto "Ideas for a better Europe" in a political, soc...

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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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National 4/5 Workshop

SCILT, in conjunction with Francisco Valdera-Gil of Glasgow University, is delighted to offer a new workshop on National 4/5 languages. The works...

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Online chat: Erasmus+ in the world

Did you know that, in addition to offering 4 million grants over the next seven years for exchanges within the EU and associated countries, Erasmus+ w...

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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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Chinese Language Teacher Development Day

Macmillan Publishers are working with FLTRP Beijing on a major project to look at Chinese language learning at all levels internationally, with a view...

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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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Higher Languages Workshop

SCILT, in conjunction with Francisco Valdera-Gil of Glasgow University, is delighted to offer a new workshop on the new Higher for lang...

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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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Does learning a foreign language make you smarter? What should we teach about how language works?

There are many reasons to learn a language. Cognitive development is often one of the most citedones. Learning a language is said to improve memory, a...

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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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New Workshops for National 4/5 and Higher Languages

SCILT, in conjunction with Francisco Valdera-Gil of Glasgow University, is delighted to give teachers who were unable to attend the Glasgow event, or ...

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Connecting Classrooms Professional Development

Connecting Classrooms offers a range of professional development learning opportunities for teachers through free face-to-face workshops. Launched in ...

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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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Spanish workshops for teachers in primary schools

Please see the attached file for the Programme for the Spanish Primary Workshops on June 14th in London, together with the Registration Form. Places w...

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Early Language Learning: Theory and Practice in 2014

Department of Language Studies, Umeå University are happy to announce the first international conference at Umeå on the theme of young children learni...

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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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Languages and the First World War

In this conference to be hosted by the University of Antwerp and the British Library, World War One is discussed in terms of its influence on language...

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Free Workshop: Using Telecollaboration for Modern Languages

Please find attached information on the free workshop "Bring the World into your Classroom: Using Telecollaboration for Modern Languages", organized b...

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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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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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German Teachers' Day

Together with the Association for Language Learning (ALL) we are hosting an unmissable one-day conference for teachers of German. The day will in...

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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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Reshaping Languages in Higher Education Conference 2014

Languages have never been more needed in higher education, both as specialist study and as basic key skills. University programmes are undergoing rapi...

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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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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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Using the Interactive Whiteboard to promote dialogic teaching and learning.

Target Groups: - primary teachers and teachers of social sciences/arts/science-subjects in secondary and vocational education who want...

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2014 First International Conference on Deep Languages Education Policy & Practices

Join like-minded individuals with an interest in improving languages education, teaching, researching, making connections and fostering the internatio...

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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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German Teachers’ Day: Ideas and Resources for a fresh start in the German classroom

Organised together with SALT (Scottish Association for Language Teaching), the day will include seminars, advice and tools for German teaching in seco...

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Scottish Learning Festival 2014

Registration for Scottish Learning Festival 2014 now open. Book your free place at Scotland’s biggest celebration of education and learning. SLF is th...

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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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Webinar with Suzi Bewell: 'Literature for Languages'

Suzi Bewell is a renowned teacher trainer (PGCSE MFL Course leader at York) and keen contributor to online discussions. In this webinar she will be sh...

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5th National Congress of Modern Languages

Languages and Cultures in Multilingual Europe – Foreign Language Learning between Education and Standard Orientation is organized by the Federal Assoc...

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Preston Lodge Learning Festival 2014

Pedagoo@PL is a new event which brings the Pedagoo experience to Preston Lodge High School‘s inaugural Learning Festival. Building on the success of P...

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Workshop: Colour of the Ocean (Die Farbe des Ozeans)

This free film study day for S5-S6 pupils explores the topic of migration through film and accompanying study tasks.  Students will vie...

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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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