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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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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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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British Academy Language Week 2012

In November 2012, the British Academy will hold its first Language Week, comprising of a series of events for a combination of public and invited audi...

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Spanish Seminar: En español, ¿por qué no? - Delivering the curriculum through Spanish

The seminar will be debating the opportunities offered by integrating the learning of Spanish and curriculum content, with the support of recent exper...

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EU project FolkDC workshop for teachers

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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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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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

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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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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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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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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'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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SCEN China Debate

This free event is led jointly by SCEN and the Edinburgh Business School, and would be particularly appropriate for senior phase students of Economics...

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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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The Fascination of China - Series of Talks

St George’s School for Girls has planned an exciting programme of presentations on a variety of topics related to China for interested pupils, teacher...

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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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Residence Abroad, Social Networks and Second Language Learning

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

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Fascination of China - Series of Talks

St George’s School for Girls has planned an exciting programme of presentations on a variety of topics related to China for interested pupils, teacher...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Open Educational Resources in Modern Languages

On 20 September the School of Modern Languages at the University of Bristol will be hosting a one-day conference on Teaching and Learning Languag...

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Think German for Jobs - Career Fair 2013

After last year's successful career fair in Edinburgh, the German Consulate General and the Goethe-Institut invite students from schools and universit...

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Seminar - Deutschland: Bunt und Vielfältig (Film, Literatur, Musik, Zeitgeist)

The Goethe Institut and the German Partnerschool in Scotland invite Secondary and Higher Education teachers to this seminar. The aim of this event is ...

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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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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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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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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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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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Speaking the World's Languages: international perspectives on developing outstanding practice in the curriculum

The British Council is delighted to announce a major conference offering UK school leaders new insights into the place of language education in a worl...

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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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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.

Glasgow Short Film Festival

In partnership with the Goethe Institut Glasgow, the Alliance Française is delighted to be taking part in the Glasgow Short Film Festival due to take ...

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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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SALT TeachMeet

The provisional programme for primary looks at teaching modern languages in the early years and various aspects of 1+2 in the primary.  The secon...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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‘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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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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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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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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Primary and Secondary MFL Conference

This one day Saturday conference offers an excellent opportunity for primary and secondary teachers of languages to gain ideas and strategies for the ...

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LFEE Europe ICT Training Course in Edinburgh

This interactive course will show how tablets and new online tools can be used for supporting the Scottish Government 1+2 Language Initiative. The use...

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Seminar: Jung sein in Deutschland

A professional development day for secondary teachers.What does it mean to be ‘a young person’ in Germany today? How do teachers of German in Scotland...

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Workshop for secondary teachers of French

This new monthly workshop offers secondary teachers a free training session on the last Thursday of the month, held in French, with tools and resource...

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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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Film screening for schools: Tomboy

Offered as part of the Glasgow Youth Film Festival, this showing of the French film, Tomboy, is free for Glasgow schools with a £3 charge per pupil fo...

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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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Exclusive French TV quiz show at BBC Glasgow!

For one night only at BBC Scotland in Glasgow! Victory Television, makers of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?", "Win Your Wish List" and "5 Minutes to ...

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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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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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Inspiring Global Citizens: Education networking event

In an ever more globalised and inter-connected world, where global citizenship education is a growing presence in school curriculums, it is increasing...

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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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Languages: Pathways to the World

On 28 - 29 March 2015 the School of Modern Languages and Cultures at Durham University will be hosting a conference for teachers focusing on MFL ...

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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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GLOW TV event: The British Academy Schools Language Awards 2015

Are you thinking about applying for BASLA 2015, or do you just want to know more? SCILT, in collaboration with BASLA, is hosting this Glow TV event to...

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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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1+2 Senior Phase Learning Event - Aberdeen

Recommendation 16 of the ‘1+2 Report’ states: ‘The Working Group recommends that schools provide all young people with flexible opportunities and enco...

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1+2 Senior Phase Learning Event - Dunfermline

Recommendation 16 of the ‘1+2 Report’ states: ‘The Working Group recommends that schools provide all young people with flexible opportunities and enco...

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Spanish Twilight Session for Secondary teachers of Spanish

The Consejería de Educación, the University of Edinburgh, The Instituto Cervantes, SALT Edinburgh and Difusión are holding their next twilight session...

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Talking About Learning 2015 – Secondary Learning & Teaching Conference

Talking About Learning is a new learning and teaching conference which aims to allow secondary practitioners in Scotland to be leaders of learning thr...

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1+2 L3 Learning Event for Secondary

Recommendation 4 of the ‘1+2 Report’ states: ‘The Working Group recommends that a second additional language (L3) be introduced for pupils at a later ...

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Starting Work as a Translator or Interpreter

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

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Teaching Chinese in Scotland: Pedagogy Meets the Language

Teaching Chinese in Scotland: Pedagogy Meets the Language is a one day event for those involved in the teaching of Chinese. Taking place on Friday 12 ...

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From Higher to Advanced Higher: Effective teaching and learning in the senior phase

CfE Advanced Higher will be implemented for the first time in 2015-2016. This event provides a timely opportunity to engage in discussion around suppo...

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Spanish workshop for teachers in secondary and further education

A training day for secondary and further education teachers of Spanish is being held in London on 20 June 2015.For further information and to book you...

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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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German Teachers’ Day

After last year’s success the Goethe-Institut, in association with the Scottish Association for Language Teaching (SALT), invites you to a free o...

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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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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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SALT Conference 2015 - Languages: One plus YOU!

Booking is now open for this year's SALT Conference!This year we are looking forward to another great conference with a real focus on teacher developm...

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Professional Development Workshop Madrid 2015

The Spanish National Support Service for eTwinning are organising this funded three-day CPD workshop in Madrid during November.Do you teach pupils age...

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1+2 - An update

This session the modern languages team at Education Scotland will be delivering another series of Glow TV events to support the 1+2 approach to langua...

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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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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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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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ALL Modern Languages Annual Conference - Modern Languages Modern Learning

Following the fantastic success of the previous two conferences, we are once again holding the ALL Modern Languages Annual Conference at Newton Abbot ...

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SALT Teachmeet

SALT invites you to a CPD opportunity to support modern languages in your school. This opportunity is open to both primary and secondary practitioners...

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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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Erasmus+ Key Action 2 (School Partnership) webinar

Thinking of applying for Erasmus+ funding for school partnerships? This webinar is a structure question and answer session centred around applicants’ ...

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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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Reading for achievement in your classroom

Education Scotland is running this event in Stirling with the focus of literacy being the responsibility of all secondary teachers.Participants will h...

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German language: train the trainer seminar

Are you looking to become a German language trainer for primary school colleagues in your local authority or cluster? Do you plan to establish German ...

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Professional Development Workshop, Amiens

The French National Support Service for eTwinning are organising this workshop for around 40 secondary school teachers in Amiens from 18 - 20 March 20...

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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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Professional Development Workshop, Poitiers, France

The French National Support Service for eTwinning are organising this workshop for around 90 teachers in Chasseneuil-du-Poitou from 1-3 April 2016.The...

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TeachMeet Glasgow (unplugged)

TeachMeets are such a fantastic opportunity for teachers to get together and share ideas. TeachMeet Glasgow (unplugged) brings this opportunity to the...

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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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Higher and Advanced Higher Workshops: Effective teaching and learning in the senior phase

This event will provide a timely opportunity to engage in discussion around supporting learning at this level for teachers who are delivering Higher o...

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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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Modern languages conference: The future of language learning

This one day conference will provide an opportunity to hear from leading educational experts on the teaching of languages in primary, secondary and sp...

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1+2: Looking Back and Moving Forward

Registration for the national cross-sector conference organised by UCMLS is now open. Our aims for the day are to:take stock of where we are with Sco...

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An t-Alltan 2016 conference

The An t-Alltan 2016 conference for Gaelic teachers and Early Years staff will be held in the MacDonald Aviemore Conference Centre on 28 and 29 Septe...

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Gaelic Writing

Education Scotland, in partnership with Comhairle nan Leabhraichean, invites you to join a Gaelic Writing Glow TV session with Gaelic author and actor...

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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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Professional Development Workshop, France

The French National Support Service for eTwinning is organising this workshop for European secondary level teachers from across 40+ countries in Franc...

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Webinar - National 5 and Higher Modern Languages Performance

The SQA are running this webinar from 17:00 - 18:00 and will be delivered jointly by Maureen Andrew and Lorna McMurray, Subject Implementation Manager...

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Teaching the European Union and Brexit with Confidence (Edinburgh)

This free CPD session for teachers in schools and colleges aims to help them improve or update their knowledge about the EU, get free resources and sp...

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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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Jornadas de español para Docentes de Secundaria en Escocia

The Spanish Embassy Education Office together with the Consejería de Cultura y Turismo de Castilla y León in collaboration with the University of Edin...

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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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SCILT workshop: 1+2 in the Secondary Context

This event will provide a timely opportunity to engage in discussion around supporting 1+2 in secondary schools. This workshop will focus on the expec...

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Teaching the European Union and Brexit with Confidence (Glasgow)

This free CPD session for teachers in schools and colleges aims to help them improve or update their knowledge about the EU, get free resources and sp...

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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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Next steps for Modern Foreign Languages teaching at secondary level in England

Delegates at this seminar will assess latest thinking on teaching Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) in England’s secondary schools, and key issues for la...

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Turning Japanese! An introduction to Japanese for young learners

This exciting event, hosted by the Japanese department within the University of Edinburgh School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, will give par...

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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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Chinese Teaching Club meeting

The next Chinese Teaching Club meeting will be held on Friday 3 March in Abden House, the Confucius Institute for Scotland in the University of Edinbu...

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Research seminar - How creative writing across languages can change the face of multilingualism

Malika Pedley, PhD student at Bordeaux Montaigne University in France, will present her doctorate research findings following fieldwork investigation ...

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1+2 Language Policy in Scotland: UCMLS Action Plan Proposals Launch

Looking forward to 2020 and beyond. Launch of UCMLS Cross-Sector Action Plan Proposals in support of 1+2.After extensive consultation with stakeholder...

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Heriot-Watt Multilingual Debate 2017

Heriot-Watt University's Multilingual Debate is an annual event that showcases the interpreting skills of undergraduate students on our Languages (Int...

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Language World 2017 - Progress for ALL

The Association for Language Learning’s annual conference and professional learning event offers a packed programme with speakers from across the lang...

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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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Transitions in Language Learning and Teaching (UK Lingua 2017)

Transition may be an over-used word but transitions of one kind or another are central to our experience of learning and of teaching languages: learne...

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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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SALT TeachMeet

The next SALT TeachMeet will take place in Kelso on 6 May 2017. The event is free to attend.Visit the website for programme information and to registe...

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Lord McConnell Lecture 2017

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