Events

Online

The British Deaf Association (BDA) Scotland received funding from the Scottish Government to host a monthly live stream chat. The panel of “BSL Blethers” will cover a range of topics with the Deaf community.

At the next BSL Blethers live stream on Tuesday 19 August at 7pm we'll be chatting about the history of Deaf sports in Deaflympics.

Visit the website to attend.

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Dumfries

Come along to Shambellie House, Dumfries to enjoy the Japan-Scotland Community Cultural Festival organised by JET AA Scotland, supported by the Consulate General of Japan in Edinburgh, The Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR), the Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation and The Japan Foundation.

Experience a wonderful weekend of culture celebrating Japanese and Scottish cultures with dancing, music, presentations, exhibitions and workshops. Taiko drumming to bonsai, dressing in traditional yukata to Sumo wrestling, calligraphy and folding origami for peace, highland dancing, piping and much more.

Visit the website for more information and to book.

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The first SALT Primary TeachMeet of the new session is with Ann Robertson-Malone on Tuesday 26 August, 4-5pm.

Ann will share 20 simple and effective ways to embed primary languages into daily classroom routines, activities and curriculum areas.

Visit the website for more information and to register for the free, online event!

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Glasgow

Join us for another professional development day at the Goethe-Institut Glasgow on Saturday 6 September. This event is aimed at teachers of German who teach in secondary school.

The event will provide informative workshops, practical tips and hands-on materials to effectively motivate young learners, and chances to network with other German teachers. 

Visit the website for more information and to register attendance at the free event.

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If you are a German teacher eager to broaden your students’ horizons but don’t (yet) have the chance to take them on school trips then e-Space could be for you!

A gateway to virtual exchange and intercultural learning, this innovative programme offers your students a unique opportunity to connect across borders, collaborate with peers, and explore new perspectives—all from the classroom.

Come along to the free webinar on 20 September to discover how you can bring e‑Space to life in your own teaching.

Visit the website for more information and to register.

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Language Explorers Scotland (LES) is designed to inspire learners before they make their senior phase subject choices, providing them with the motivation and insights to embrace the world of languages.  

This innovative programme offers learners in S2 and S3 a unique opportunity to connect with university students who are passionate about languages and multiculturalism. LES is about igniting a passion for languages and exploring the world of possibilities that open up when young people invest in language learning.  

You can find out more about the programme on our LES webpage and visit the website via the link above to register for the 2025-26 LES information session. Please note that applications will be open to schools after the information session. Join us in shaping the next generation of language learners! 

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What career opportunities open up when you study German at school or university? The online edition of the Goethe-Institut's Career Roadshows offers a dynamic and engaging programme that highlights the value of German for your future.

Join us for a day full of interactive workshops, inspiring panel discussions, insightful talks, and a virtual career fair where you can connect directly with companies and institutions. Be part of it and discover where German can take you!

The event is suitable for school students aged 14-18 as well as for university students.

Visit the website for more information and to register.

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The Goethe-Institut's Business Lunches are a series of 45-minute online talks with speakers from various industries and diverse backgrounds sharing how they learned German and how they use the language professionally today. Whether in international companies, abroad, or in creative professions – German opens doors!

Bring your S2-S6 pupils along to hear from Naomi Furlonger, Early Careers Talent Consultant at E.ON, as she talks about her career and experiences learning German.

Visit the website for more information and to register for the free, online event.

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Online / Paris

The Franco-British Youth Ocean Conference (27-28 November 2025) invites S4-S5 French learners to participate in a fully funded environmental initiative.

Five Scottish schools will send 6 pupils and 2 teachers each to collaborate with French peers in a COP simulation focused on ocean sustainability. This exciting opportunity - part of France's "Year of the Sea" - allows pupils to enhance language skills while tackling marine environmental challenges through international collaboration. The programme includes pre-event webinars, a conference in Paris, plus the chance to develop lasting school partnerships.

Applications welcome from all Scottish secondary schools, particularly those in coastal communities.

Visit the website for more information and to express interest by 4 June. 

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