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European day of languages

 Language Day, 23 Sep 2025 - 23 Sep 2025

At the beginning of another school year, this online seminar targets pupils aged 13-17 and is a great opportunity to learn more about the European Union and its languages. The program includes presentations on Europe and its languages, European values and The future of the EU. The event will take place in a date tbc between 15-19 September. Participation is open to all schools across the country (participation is free upon registration).

Target groups:  Pupils

Organizer: European Commission
Estimated number of participants/people involved: 1000
Contact Name: European Commission
Website: https://portugal.representation.ec.europa.eu/atualidade-e-eventos/eventos_pt%20(The%20link%20specific%20to%20the%20event%20will%20be%20available%20by%20the%20end%20of%20June)

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20 ideas for this year's European Day of Languages

Struggling to find ideas for an event for this year’s European Day of Languages? It can be challenging to organise events that are fun, inclusive, have an educational element and motivate a large number of people. Below are a few ideas to get your creative thoughts flowing, most of which are based on the principle of “starting small to go big”! 20 ideas for activities that can be carried in celebration of this year's EDL.

20 ideas for this year's European Day of Languages

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Vote for this year’s most innovative event!  

To add a further element of spice to the Day, anyone visiting the website can vote for what they regard as the most innovative EDL event. This can be due to its creativity, transferability or just because it truly represents the spirit of the Day. Voting will be open for one month, from 20 September – 20 October, with the winner to be announced in December. There will be a small prize for the organizer of the event which receives the most votes.

2024's 'most innovative event' is
Long live the European Day of Languages/ Vive la Journée européenne des langues

The event received 1900+ votes and was organised by Lycée Alfred Mézières de Longwy, France.

Congratulations to the winners!

We were greatly impressed by the creativity and great effort which went into organising the events submitted and would like to thank all organisers of EDL events in 2024.