Events

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


Pupils

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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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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Gleneagles China Youth Summit

A conference for young people involved in studying Chinese: senior phase School students with their teachers, University undergraduates and postgradua...

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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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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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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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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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Immersion day for Advanced Higher Spanish Students

The Spanish Consejeria de Educación in Scotland has organised an Immersion Day for Higher Advanced Spanish students or a similar level of examinations...

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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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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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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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Immersion Day for Advanced Higher Students (S6)

The focus of this Immersion day for Advanced Higher students will be on speaking and discussing topical issues in Germany today. Workshops on youth cu...

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Celebration of Chinese Language and Culture

Trudi Robertson, Co-ordinator of the Confucius Classroom at St George's School, Edinburgh, warmly invites S3 - S6 ppupils who are either currently lea...

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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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'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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Online skills training course for AH German students

The Goethe Institut Glasgow offers its successful Advanced Highers support module again this year. The module is studied fully online and consists of ...

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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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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.

SCHOLAR Session - Modern Languages Higher and Advanced Higher Students - Using your dictionary

Glow TV is delighted to offer Higher and Advanced Higher students the opportunity to join a session on Modern Languages provided by SCHOLAR. This sess...

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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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Higher modern languages: Getting ready for final exam

Glow TV is delighted to offer Higher Students the opportunity to join a session on Modern Languages provided by SCHOLAR. This session will be presente...

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Advanced Higher modern languages: Getting ready for final exam

Glow TV is delighted to offer Advanced Higher Students the opportunity to join a session on Modern Languages provided by SCHOLAR. This session will be...

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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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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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Film screening: The King of Masks

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

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Racconta l'immagine/Imagining Stories

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

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

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

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Film for Secondary school pupils and round table discussion (Spanish film festival October 2014)

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

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Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival

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

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Third China Youth Summit

The theme of this year's summit is China and Scotland at Home.China and Scotland At Home, the Third China Youth Summit at Gleneagles, will celebrate t...

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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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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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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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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 - 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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New adventure for Lapin!

Lapin is back! In the early stages of its development, get a taste of Le Petit Monde's brand new bilingual show starring the French speaking rabbit pu...

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SCHOLAR revision session - Advanced Higher Modern Languages

The last Scholar homework session for Advanced Higher Modern Languages takes place on Tuesday 3 March at 7.30. Visit the website to log-in and at...

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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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Spanish Play 2015

The students from Hispanic Studies at Edinburgh University are putting on their annual play, 'Enseñar a un ERASMUS' ('Teaching an ERASMUS exchange stu...

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Learning Abroad: Intercultural Skills for Sixth Form

Businesses are looking for people with communication, problem-solving and intercultural skills to match the global workplace; competencies you can acq...

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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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Advanced Higher Spanish presentation for pupils, Glasgow

Teachers and pupils of Advanced Higher Spanish in the Glasgow area and beyond are invited to attend a presentation by John McIntyre, former Spanish Le...

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Meet the Translators & Interpreters: A Careers Event for Sixth Form, UG and PG Students

Have you (or your pupils!) ever wondered about a career in translation? Are you curious about what being an interpreter might entail? Routes into Lang...

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Lapin is too hot - bilingual puppet show on Glow TV

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

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Linguastars 2015

Are you in year 12 (S5)? Are you studying French, Spanish or German and interested in finding out more about studying at university, while improving y...

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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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S@S Accelerate 2

S@S Accelerate is a one-week non-residential programme, held at the University of Strathclyde, for pupils at the end of S4, S5 and S6 thinking ab...

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

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

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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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Royal Society for Asian Affairs' Inaugural Schools' Day for Scotland

The Royal Society for Asian Affairs - together with the Scotland China Education Network, the University of Edinburgh and the Confucius Institute for ...

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Royal Society for Asian Affairs' Inaugural Schools' Day for Scotland

The Royal Society for Asian Affairs - together with the Scotland China Education Network, the University of Edinburgh and the Confucius Institute for ...

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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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Modern Languages - Meet & Mingle: networking event for Fife pupils

The School of Modern Languages at the University of St Andrews would like to invite schools in Fife to an exciting networking event where pupils can p...

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Billionaire Bairn: a Scots reading by Matthew Fitt of the David Walliams book

Jine us tae hear Matthew Fitt read fae Billionaire Bairn, his new translation intae Scots o David Walliams' hilarious novel, Billionaire Boy. Joe Spud...

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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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French Book Day

The Institut français in Edinburgh is delighted to announce a great literary programme for everyone: parents, children and school teachers of French. ...

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Languages for business webinar

On Friday 15 January 2016, 12pm, Routes into Languages invite you to join us live for our next employability webinar. This session will be live stream...

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Family Saturday: Rois et Reines

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

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Scots language through film: The Gruffalo's Child

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

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Event: Meet the Translators and Interpreters

Have you ever wondered about a career in translation? Are you curious about what being an interpreter might entail? This event is for you!Routes into ...

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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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Scots language through film: The Gruffalo's Child

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

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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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EU Careers - Making an Application

On the 8th of March, EU Careers at Edinburgh University will have the pleasure of hosting representatives from the European Personnel Selection Office...

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Scots language through film: The Gruffalo's Child

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

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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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European Youth Event

Following the success of EYE2014, the European Parliament is opening its doors once again from 20-21 May 2016 to even more young Europeans in Str...

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Sciennes International Summer Fair 2016

At this year’s Sciennes Primary Summer Fair there is more going on than you can possibly keep track of, and that’s why we’re publishing this handy lit...

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Film screening: La famille Bélier

The Filmhouse in Edinburgh invites you to the second instalment of their Signed Up season, curated in partnership with Heriot-Watt University's sign l...

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The Fourteenth UK Mandarin Reading Competition Scotland

In order to encourage more people to learn and use Mandarin Chinese and provide an opportunity for students and teachers of Chinese to learn from each...

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StoryCon 2016

Are you a teenager living in Scotland? Check out your new free conference for writers, illustrators and creators, designed for teens, by teens.StoryCo...

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Languages Open Day for secondary schools in Scotland

The School of Modern Languages at the University of St Andrews will be hosting a Languages Open Day for secondary schools on 17 June 2016 (10 am – 3 p...

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Languages: MK

Are you interested in learning a new language?Do you want to practise your existing language skills?Are you interested in working as a translator or i...

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Edinburgh Fringe - The Wonderful World of Lapin puppet show

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

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Hello Jonathan Litton!

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

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European Day of Languages Event

A free event with lots of activities for the family is being held to celebrate the European Day of Languages at the Language Hub in Glasgow.See the at...

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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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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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Live music event for S4-S6: Chefket: German Rap for School Classes

The Goethe-Institut, in co-operation with Platform, Glasgow’s aspirational venue for the arts, invites pupils to this live music event. We are pleased...

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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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"Modern Languages - Meet & Mingle": school networking event

The School of Modern Languages at the University of St Andrews would like to invite schools to an exciting networking event where pupils can put any q...

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Havana Film Festival school screening of "Bailando con Margot"

This year's Havana Film Festival in Glasgow runs from 11-19 November and includes a special screening for schools of the film "Bailando con Margot". T...

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German Embassy Career Fair 2016

Jointly organised by the German Embassy London and the German-British Chamber of Industry & Commerce, the Fair aims to underline the importance of...

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Royal Society for Asian Affairs' Schools' Day

The Royal Society for Asian Affairs - together with the University of Edinburgh and the Confucius Institute for Scotland - would like to invite your s...

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Royal Society of Asian Affairs Scotland Schools Day

The Confucius Institute for Scotland is partnering the Royal Society of Asian Affairs in co-ordinating a Scotland Schools Day, the focus of which is A...

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'Wee Write' Book Festival Family Day

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

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Language Show Live Scotland 2017

Join thousands of language learners, teachers and professionals at Scotland's largest dedicated event for languages and discover a wealth of learning ...

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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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Japan Day at the University of Manchester

The Japan Society is holding a Japan Day event at the University of Manchester on 31 March 2017.The event is aimed at S4-S6 students who are intereste...

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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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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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French Day for pupils and teachers at the University of Stirling

The French programme at the University of Stirling would like to invite the teachers and senior pupils studying French at schools in the region to att...

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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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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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L'heure du conte workshop at the Mitchell Library

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

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Look East!

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

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Scottish Learning Festival 2017

The Scottish Learning Festival (SLF) is the annual conference and exhibition for the teaching profession in Scotland. Offering a mix of inspirational ...

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Celebrating Multiculturalism through Harvest

Bilingual families in Fife and Tayside why not head along to Cambo Stables on 15 October for a celebration of world music, languages and food from aro...

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Language Show London 2017

Registration is now open for this year's Language Show London event taking place from 13-15 October.Language Show London is London's largest exhibitio...

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Jumping Languages and other bilingual stories

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

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UK-German youth seminar ‘Seas and Oceans’

UK-German Connection und the British Council in Germany are bringing young people together at a youth seminar in Hamburg in October to discuss current...

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Lapin Is Hungry - the Bilingual Picture Book for All

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

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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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Young People Think Global

Scotdec and Year Of Young People 2018 Youth Ambassadors are hosting a Global Citizenship event for S5-S6 Pupils, Saturday 18 November, 10am-16.30pm, E...

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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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"Modern Languages - Meet & Mingle": school networking event

The School of Modern Languages at the University of St Andrews would like to invite schools to an exciting networking event where pupils can put any q...

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Advanced Higher Writing Skills: Pupil workshop

Advanced Higher Writing Skills: Pupil workshop This Advanced Higher Writing Skills workshop, run in collaboration with the University of Glasgow, i...

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Conference for Japanese language and culture in Fife

S1-S3 pupils are invited to attend a youth conference on all things Japanese at Bell Baxter High School, Cupar. The event is from 10:00 to 14:00 and w...

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The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child with Into Film

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

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Forum for SCEN Ambassadors

This will be a crucial meeting when Rosemary Mitchell, Convener of SCEN Ambassadors, and her team from SCEN Youth Committee, discuss the exciting new ...

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French storytelling workshop for children

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

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SCHOLAR’s online sessions - AH Modern Languages

All students and teachers are welcome to attend these Live Online Sessions which are interactive events hosted by subject specialists who have extensi...

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ACE event University of St Andrews

This event is the first stage of an ongoing process of engaging with schools about the value offering classical subjects to schools (for example as a ...

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University of Oxford Modern Languages Open Day

Open Days provide an excellent opportunity for prospective students to visit the Faculty and meet tutors and current students. The first in a series ...

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Europe Day Scotland - 9 May 2018

The European Commission Office in Scotland celebrates Europe Day in Glasgow George Square this year. The Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and...

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Japan Children's Day 2018

Why not have a fun day out with your family and friends? Take part in some origami, experience taiko drums, and much more.

Não Não at Edinburgh International Children's Festival

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

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French Day at RZSS Edinburgh Zoo

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

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Languages Open Day for Secondary Schools at University of St Andrews

The School of Modern Languages at the University of St Andrews is hosting a Languages Open Day for secondary schools. Pupils have the opportunity to t...

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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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Language Hub Book Fair

Do you like books? Do you like a bargain? Struggling to find foreign language books? English books? Well, you are in luck! We are hosting a two day bo...

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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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Theatre play for schools - Mein ziemlich seltsamer Freund Walter

This theatre performance for school classes is part of a tour through North West Europe and a great way of celebrating the European Day of Languages. ...

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Workshop for children - Lapin is hungry

Tania from “Le petit Monde” will present a new bilingual picture book based on its French puppets Lapin and friends.  ...

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Showcasing #EUVocationalSkills at City of Glasgow College

To celebrate European Vocational Skills Week, organised by the European Commission, City of Glasgow College will again celebrate Vocational Education ...

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The Language Show 2018

The Language Show is the exhibition for language learners, language teachers and everyone who loves languages. Now in its 30th year, Europe&rs...

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Stand Out in a Global Market

The Stand Out in a Global Market event series inspires young people to kick start their careers by gaining experience abroad. Free one-day events are ...

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Modern Languages - Meet & Mingle: school networking event

The School of Modern Languages at the University of St Andrews would like to invite schools to an exciting networking event where pupils can put any q...

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Being Human Festival 2018

Led by the School of Advanced Study, University of London, in partnership with the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and the British Academy...

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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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Advanced Higher Portfolio and Discursive Writing: Pupil workshop

Advanced Higher Pupil workshop: tackling the Portfolio and Discursive Writing This Advanced Higher workshop, run in collaboration with the Universi...

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P5-P7 Spanish Day at RZSS Edinburgh Zoo

As part of our ‘Science in the Language Class’ series, we are holding a Spanish Day at Edinburgh Zoo on Tuesday 17th September 2019. Sp...

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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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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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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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Pop-Up World of Languages

Don’t miss this unique chance to experience the first UK pop-up museum of languages on its tour of the UK. Discover the weird and wonderful worl...

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Edinburgh Multilingual Stories Festival 2019

Join Bilingualism Matters for a celebration of languages with several free events running in Summerhall, Edinburgh from Thursday 7th to Sunday 10th No...

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“Modern Languages: Meet and Mingle” school networking event

The School of Modern Languages at the University of St Andrews would like to invite schools to an exciting networking event where pupils can put any q...

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The Gruffalo in Scots and Gaelic

Scottish Book Trust invites you to celebrate 20 years of the Gruffalo with readings in Scots and Gaelic on Thursday 21 November. James Robertson wi...

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The House He Built - Italian film screening and Q&A

Sergio's life is mirrored in the house he built, a labyrinth of books, photos and memorabilia collected over his career as journalist, intellectua...

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University of Glasgow Languages Study Day

Venue: Humanities Lecture Theatre, Main Building, University of Glasgow Contact: Sophie Lamputt Email: arts-languages@glasgow.ac.uk Telephone: 0141...

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Primary Education with Gaelic - student information session

Interested in studying Primary Education with Gaelic at the University of Edinburgh? The university regularly runs student recruitment events and o...

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Concurso de debate - Glasgow vs Strathclyde

The University of Strathclyde is hosting the 1st Debate Competition between students of Spanish at the University of Glasgow and the University o...

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BHASHA - The Glasgow Language Festival

Glasgow Museums invites you to an afternoon workshop of cultural and language exchange to mark International Mother Language Day 2020. Expect poetr...

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Celebration of Multilingualism

A Celebration of Multilingualism (includes the ‘Pop-Up Museum of Languages) is a free event taking place in the Barbican, London on 14 Marc...

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Stop, Read, Think, Act : The Scots who fought fascism in the Spanish Civil War

The University of Stirling and Spanish and Latin American Studies have the pleasure to invite you to the panel discussion for the opening of the exhib...

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Pop-Up World of Languages – the first UK pop-up museum of languages!

Discover the weird and wonderful world of languages! The UK has a museum for dog collars and lawn mowers, but not for languages. MEITS has launched...

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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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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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Linguacuisine live

Join Linguacuisine for a live-streaming event on Facebook, making Tiramisu to learn some Italian words. Make the Tiramisu together and then enjoy...

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Bilingual online Quiz on French culture

How well do you know France and French culture? Join the Alliance Française online quiz to test your knowledge and  to answer questions on v...

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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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Overseas volunteering - information session

If you are aged between 17 and 25 and considering a gap year or overseas adventure, learn more about the benefits and challenges of Project Trust&rsqu...

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Languages Open Day for Secondary Schools at the University of St Andrews **CANCELLED**

DUE TO THE ONGOING SITUATION AND UNCERTAINTY SURROUNDING COVID-19, REGRETFULLY THE DECISION HAS BEEN TAKEN TO CANCEL THIS EVENT. The School of...

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Taster day - Studying German at University

Discover what it is like to study German at King's College London! At this free online session, you will focus on different aspects of the Ge...

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Taster day - Studying German from scratch at university

Discover what it is like to study German from scratch at university! At this free online session you will experience a taster class in German lan...

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Careers in Languages

This webinar talk explores how a modern languages degree prepares you for a career in various professions.  Visit the website for more informa...

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Euge! Latin for Absolute Beginners

The Classical Association of Scotland at the University of St Andrews is pleased to announce the next in its Free Online Seminar Series. Followin...

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Higher and Advanced Higher pupil workshop

Hosted by The University of Glasgow and SCILT, Scotland’s National Centre for Languages, this workshop is for pupils studying languages at Highe...

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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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(MLOE) Project February Outreach Events

The British Academy-funded Modern Languagues Outreach and Engagement (MLOE) Project, in collaboration with the School of Arts, English and Languages a...

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Languages in the world of work

Learning a language can open up a whole new world for young people, both in terms of how they understand and relate to the world around them and in pr...

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Why study languages? – a book by Gabrielle Hogan-Brun

Why would an English-speaking student want to study languages at university? Is it worth it? Will it lead to a good job? What’s involved? Stu...

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European Film Factory Webinar - Film literacy through “La Strada”

The European Film Factory (EFF) platform offers an innovative solution to film education by providing free access to teachers and students to a c...

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A Conversation with Lilian Thuram

This event marks the launch of My Black Stars, a translation of Lilian Thuram’s bestselling 2010 volume, Mes Etoiles Noires, which fin...

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Why Study Languages?

In this webinar Gabrielle Hogan-Brun will introduce her new book full of real-life stories of both ordinary and famous people. You&rsqu...

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Gaelic Drama Summer School (Online)

Fèisean nan Gàidheal will be providing an online Gaelic Drama Summer School which will take place between the 5th and 9th of July 2021. Open to Gaelic...

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The Latin Programme online summer school 2021

The Latin Programme is proud to partner with The Classical Association to present our third Summer School for Key Stage 2 and 3. Participants are...

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King's College London - ML virtual open day

The Modern Languages departments at King’s College London will be holding a virtual open day session for prospective students on 15 September 20...

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Green Sauce cookshow

Are you living in the UK or Germany? Are you aged 16-19 years old? Then cook with us on 25 September at 18:00!  The Green Sauce project o...

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DYW Live: Languages and your career

Delivered in partnership with eSgoil and SCILT the one hour workshop, aimed at S2, S3 and S4 learners, will explore how languages can contribute ...

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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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Online Taster Event: German Language and Culture

The Department of German at King’s College London is running an online taster event on 24 November 2021 from 4.30-6pm. The event is suitable for...

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Making your future brighter with languages

To mark the conclusion of the third and final phase of our Erasmus+ project with partners in Denmark and Norway, SCILT, Scotland's National Centre...

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Advanced Higher and Higher: Moving forward with modern languages

A workshop for Advanced Higher and Higher pupils, hosted by The University of Glasgow and SCILT, Scotland’s National Centre for Languages. ...

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Café Connect festive December meet-up

UK-German Connection's meet-up group, Café Connect, gives young people aged 14-19 the chance to get to know other young people through fun, i...

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Lingobox French Friday – Languages Week Scotland

Join Lingobox live to celebrate French Friday during Languages Week Scotland! The song and dance session will focus on learning a routi...

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Book event for kids - Inch and Grub by Alastair Chisholm

Come and join author Alastair Chisholm at the Institut français in Edinburgh for one-hour reading and discussion on the book Inch and Grub. You w...

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King's College London German A-Level Workshop 2022

King's College London hosts an annual German A-level Workshop day for A-level or equivalent students interested in studying languages (and sp...

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Oxford Modern Languages Open Day - Bookings now open!

We are delighted to be able to welcome prospective students to Oxford for our Modern Languages Open Day on Saturday 7 May. The event wi...

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French guided tour for kids

Celebrate the spring by joining the Alliance Française for a special guided tour of the University of Glasgow's Community Gardens on Vie...

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King's College London: German language and culture taster

As the RMT union is planning widespread strike action on the day of King's College London's planned German Language and Culture taster da...

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Mix & Match: Deaf Youth Theatre Summer Project 2022

Solar Bear's Deaf Youth Theatre invites young deaf/hard of hearing/Deafblind or CODA people living in Scotland to sign up for their...

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Youth seminar ‘Future Textiles: Field, Farm & Fashion’

Have you ever wondered where your clothes come from? And the wider impact of fashion on the climate crisis? Interested in learning about the future of...

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Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators: Webinar for Mandarin teachers

All teachers of Mandarin in the UK are warmly invited to this 45-minute webinar on the Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators.  Visit the web...

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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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Heure du conte - Halloween

The Institut français d'Ecosse in Edinburgh invites you to celebrate Halloween at the French Institute with a kids' special Heure du...

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Football camp in Hamburg

Want to take part in a football camp with the St Pauli Football Club in Hamburg with other young people from all over Europe whilst learning Germ...

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Workshop: The House by the Lake - Book tour with author Thomas Harding

The Goethe-Institut invites primary schools in Scotland to register interest in participating in a workshop with the author Thomas Harding. Based o...

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Workshop: Virtual Reality stories

Come along and immerse yourself in 360° VR films, discovering fascinating stories in a new innovative way. This is an interactive, playful...

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"Lapin is Hungry" book launch & puppet show

As part of the Mois de La Francophonie and to celebrate the recent publication by CALEC of her bilingual picture book Lapin is Hungry, autho...

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An Adventure with Pandas

In celebration of the UN Chinese Language Day 2023, CISS has partnered with RZSS and Southwest Jiaotong University to present an online event marking ...

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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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Multilingual approaches through Art - Online exhibition launch

Would you like to know more about a multilingual approach to language learning and how art can act as a vehicle to explore this? Well, we have excitin...

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University of Glasgow Taster Sessions for Senior Phase pupils

The School of Modern Languages and Cultures at the University of Glasgow is pleased to invite Senior Phase pupils to our Taster Sessions on Monda...

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European Day of Languages

Join British Council and GCHQ to celebrate European Day of Languages with a Teams Live event. Speakers will talk about their careers and answer pup...

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Explore Language and Culture at Heriot-Watt University's Open Day

The Department of Languages and Intercultural Studies (LINCS) at Heriot-Watt University is thrilled to extend a warm invitation to you, and those you ...

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Café Connect

The Café Connect online meet-ups are a unique opportunity to exchange with other young people from the UK and Germany in a friendly atmosphere. Wha...

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Online event: Integration of refugee students

As part of the British Council 'Stronger Together' programme, this second online event of the Connecting Schools strand aims to...

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Comparative Literature: Online Taster Event

Discover what it is like to study Comparative Literature at King's College London! At this online event, you will learn more about what Comparativ...

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Seachdain na Gaidhlig 2024 - Gaelic Language in Employment Showcase

The Gaelic Language in Employment Showcase will form part of Seachdain na Gaidhlig (World Gaelic Week). The event hosted by eSgoil will highli...

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Café Connect

UK-German Connection's Café Connect sessions give young people the chance to get to know other young people in the UK and Germany through fun, int...

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Documentary and student debate in French

As part of the Nuit des idées 2024, the Alliance Française de Glasgow is screening the documentary "En Nous" in their pr...

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A-level French Online Workshop: 'Entre les murs'

This online event about the 2008 film 'Entre les murs' is aimed at students studying A-level French (or equivalent). You will hear talks by le...

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Spanish and Portuguese at King's College London: Online Taster Event

At this online event, you will learn what studying Modern Languages is really like, what kind of modules we offer, and what cultural, literary, histor...

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German A-level Online Workshop: 'Das Leben der Anderen'

King's College London invite teachers and their students to an online workshop on the film 'Das Leben der Anderen' (Florian Henc...

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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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School of Modern Languages and Cultures Taster Sessions

The School of Modern Languages and Cultures at the University of Glasgow is pleased to invite Senior Phase pupils to our Taster Sessions on Thurs...

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Moving Forward with Languages Conference 2024-25

This conference, run in collaboration with colleagues in university languages departments across Scotland, is aimed at Higher and Advanced Higher lang...

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Languages and MY Career!

As part of e-Sgoil’s DYW Live programme, SCILT is kicking off the new session with a brand new, one-off workshop ahead of European Day of Langua...

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Scotland's Assembly - European Day of Languages

Join eSgoil's Scotland's Assembly on 26 September at 9.15-9.45 for breakfast live from Paris this European Day of Languages! Bring your c...

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Language Ambassadors Programme: European Day of Languages event

SCILT’s Language Ambassadors Online Programme 2024-25 is kicking off in style with a special European Day of Languages edition! This takes place...

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Where will languages take me?

As we celebrate European Day of Languages on 26 September 2024, bring your secondary students along to the British Council online event to h...

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European Day of Languages 2024

On Friday 27 September the Institut français d’Ecosse, together with European consulates and cultural organisations, is celebrating Eu...

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Special German Day: Completely Kafka

This event is aimed at secondary students learning German for 2+ years and includes the following activities: Interactive workshop abo...

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Career Roadshows UK - Glasgow

What (professional) opportunities are there if you learn German at school or university? The Goethe-Institut's UK-wide career roadshows offer...

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Lapin is Cold Book Launch

The highly awaited new Lapin adventure is here! Lapin is cold. Very cold. But how can he warm up? Join Tania and her Parisian garden friends as the...

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