Comenius School Partnerships and eTwinning are holding a seminar for Scottish primary teachers based around the themes of community language learning in the European Union.
For more details on cost and how to apply, visit the Comenius School Partnerships web site.
For more information contact Sophie Patterson on +44 (0) 131 524 5722 or email: uk-comeniusscotland@britishcouncil.org.
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The Herald reports on Joanna McPake, director for Scottish CILT calling for community languages to be taught more widely at higher education level.
Read the Herald article online

At the Festival of Politics 2008
Progress has been made to recognise minority languages in Scotland but more must be done at both the domestic and EU level, according to a panel at the Festival of Politics.
Speaking at the ‘Linguistic Diversity in Europe – Let’s Begin at Home’ event chaired by Rob Gibson MSP in the […]

Connecting Communities - Thursday 10:30 Seminar code G1G
With current and ongoing innovations in technology Gàidhlig communities can be more connected than ever before.  In this seminar delegates will be explore different ways of setting up online Gàidhlig communities to meet their  own specific needs.
Using Scots Language creatively in the Classroom - Philippa Cochrane Scottish Book Trust […]

With the Gaelic Digital Service (MG ALBA) starting in September, there is an opportunity for Gaelic speakers to voice their opinions of the programmes broadcast on the new channel.
Anyone aged over 16, resident in Scotland with at least some ability in Gaelic and access to digital television is invited to join the viewers panel. Taking part […]

Araboh.com was founded to increase access to buying Arabic language books for educators, parents and learners living outside the Arab world. Where it may be difficult to find a good variety of educational and leisure books.

What are the aims of the European Day of Languages?

To alert the public to the importance of language learning.
To increase awareness and appreciation of all the languages spoken in Europe.
To encourage lifelong language learning

You can search the range of events that have been organised across Europe which  include competitions, language classes and conferences. Or download resources from the European […]

For a great day out head down to the Clyde when China comes alive at Glasgow’s River Festival on Saturday 19 July.
Silk Screens at the River Festival comprises both live and on screen events. Live events in Glasgow will be themed around the Chinese element of water, represented by a giant moving turtle, and involving performances from […]

BBC Scotland reports on the launch of a business plan for a new dictionary of Gaelic.
The new dictionary will be as important as ‘great art collections’ held by national galleries Strathclyde’s Boyd Robertson, convener of the Faclair na Gaidhlig project steering group, has said.
The aim is to produce a dictionary on a par with the […]

Yong Zhao, Professor of Educational Psychology and Educational Technology at Michigan State, wants to teach the world about Chinese culture (and maybe a little Mandarin) before the 2008 Olympics.
Zon is a virtual world where users can live and learn about China through markets, newspapers, television, jobs and other citizens. The Chinese Language Council International contributed […]