The next Thames Valley Primary Languages Hub meeting will take place online on Wednesday 16th October at 4pm. The focus of the meeting will be ‘Creative Writing’. Please contact Sue Cave if you would like to attend – [email protected]
The next Bristol ALL Primary Languages Hub will be on Thursday 17th October 2024, 3.45-5.15pm. Venue:  Willow Park C of E Primary School, Park Lane, Bristol BS2 8BE All welcome!   🍰☕ There will be tea, coffee and cake. Sign up for your FREE place here: Click here We will be sharing key resources/lesson ideas to be delivered by non-specialists […]
To book, please contact Gina M. Hall. [email protected].
Tuesday 5th November at 18h30 on Zoom ALL’s webinar especially for teachers of German This event is reserved to ALL members. Draft programme Dan Scott from Team Verständnis will introduce the play Verständnis  he is in the process of producing as a tour alongside Derbyshire-based theatre company Oddsocks Productions. The show is bilingual, performed in both English and German […]
ALL Social Zoom for ECTs and trainees Weds. 6th November 2024 from 18h00 on Zoom Our focus is on encouraging language learners from early stages to use the language they have learnt for personal or creative purposes, in writing or speaking, in order to foster engagement and motivation. If you would like to contribute a short […]
We are excited to announce that our first on-line meeting for this Academic Year (2024/25) for our ALL Decolonising the Primary Languages Curriculum will be held on Thursday 7th November 2024 from 5.30 to 6.30 p.m. Our focus will be deconstructing the content of language teaching and culture in our Primary classroom. The inspirational […]
10 November every year: the objectives of World Science Day for Peace and Development (WSDPD) are to strengthen public awareness on the role of science for peaceful and sustainable societies; to promote national and international solidarity for a shared science between countries; to renew national and international commitment for the use of science for the benefit of […]
Teachers' 'Show and Tell' Sunday 10 November 2024 15:45 - 17:00 Virtual Event A very popular and regular feature of the Language Show. Helen Myers and Joe Dale of the Association for Language Learning, London Branch. Teacher participants (MFL and TEFL) are invited to speak for a maximum of 5 minutes about their top tip […]
St Martin’s Day St. Martin’s Day (Martinstag) on November 11 is a religious observance in Germany that is particularly popular with children – it is dedicated to St. Martin of Tours and celebrates modesty and altruism. Click here for further information and resources. Find teaching ideas and activities here.Â
11 November every year: Armistice Day, also known as Poppy Day or Remembrance Day, commemorates the sacrifices of members of the armed forces and of civilians in times of war, specifically since World War I (1914-1918). It is observed on 11 November because World War I ended on that date in 1918. Further information and resources can be found here.
Follow-up webinar for ALL members only on Thursday 14th November at 7pm when we will present ALL's draft response to the 'Call for Evidence' and hear feedback from ALL members about the draft response before it is submitted. Please click here for more information and to register your attendance.
16 November every year: Encouraging respect, dialogue and cooperation among different cultures, civilizations and peoples. Find out more on the UN Website or the UNESCO Promoting Tolerance web page.
ALL Primary Languages Conference Online 2024 On Saturday 16th November you are invited to the 5th ALL Primary Languages Conference Online. The theme of the conference is ‘Making Difference’. There is a great line-up of presenters speaking about SEND, culture and creativity, DELTEA project, transformative transition, supporting non-specialists, using AI and the international dimension. The keynote presentation will be […]
20 November marks the day in which the UN General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child in 1959. Universal Children’s Day acknowledges the importance of actively promoting the welfare of the world’s children. Further information can be found on the Global Dimension website.
The next PHOrum meeting will take place online on Wednesday 27th November 4.00-5.30pm. Ellie Chettle-Cully will give a presentation on ‘We’re all ears – developing listening skills in the primary languages classroom’ and Caroline Hewson on ‘Reading to support creative writing’. Book a place here – www.tinyurl.com/phorum1124
St Nicholas’ Day 06 December Further information: Christmas resources, Voyage Kids website and German Festivals on Pinterest.
18 December every year: Recognising the rights of migrants throughout the world. A United Nations day to recognise the rights of migrants throughout the world. Click here for further information, including facts and figures on migrants.
Christmas 25 December Further information: Christmas resources and French festivals on Pinterest
Christmas 25 December Further information: Christmas resources and German Festivals on Pinterest.
Christmas Day 25 December Click here for Spanish Christmas resources and Spanish Festivals on Pinterest.
Day of the Holy Innocents 28 December Click here for further information.
Click here to reach the conference website for more information and registration Language World is the annual conference and training event of the Association for Language Learning. It is a highlight of the year for teachers of all languages and attracts hundreds of participants each day from across all sectors. Delegates have the opportunity to […]
Festival of Music For further information, see the Fête de la Musique page, our French Festivals Pinterest page, or find out more about important events, special days and festivals.
Bastille Day A range of activities for la Fête Nationale can be found in the Francophonie area of the Language Zones.  Creative ideas can be found on our Pinterest board. Further information about festivals and fiestas in France and the French-speaking world.
International Day of the World’s Indigenous People 9 August every year: Celebrating the lives of indigenous populations, and drawing attention to the discrimination and loss of rights they often face. You can find more information on the website of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues including the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples adopted in September […]
International Youth Day 12 August every year: Celebrating the experiences and voices of young people. Set up in 2000, the United Nations visit the International Youth Day celebrates the experiences and voices of young people. Each Day has a different annual theme. Further information can be found here.
The return to school Activities for La Rentrée Further information about festivals and fiestas in France and the French-speaking world.
My first day of school Activities for Mein erster Schultag Further information about celebrations and festivals in Germany and the German-speaking world.
8 September every year: UNESCO celebrates International Literacy Day to remind the international community that literacy is a human right and the foundation of all learning. For further information, visit the UN’s International Literacy Day and the UNESCO Literacy Programme websites, and view this UNESCO infographic about world literacy and why it is important. Further information can be found here.
