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Celebrate Speaking - a celebration of languages in education and community through speaking and performance Each February a festival of language is held when your students can show off their language skills. Read more - buff.ly/tWePf6I

Are you teaching languages in a primary, secondary, or heritage/community setting? Join your local NCLE Language Network to access research insights, facilitated CPD opportunities and connect with colleagues in your region. buff.ly/h6qyFgh

It's German Week! 19-24 January 2026 There are activities here for everyone - you don't have to be teaching German to take part! buff.ly/7nxS6aP #ShoutOutForGerman

Start 2026 with some excellent CPD Supporting Home Language Qualifications at GCSE is packed with advice on how to support pupils who intend to take an additional GCSE in their home language. 14 January, 3.30pm online Register here 👉 buff.ly/4qdrdS5 #languages #MFL

German Week returns in 2026 with renewed energy and fresh inspiration: 19 – 24 January 2026 Start your planning with information and resources from the Goethe Institut: buff.ly/tm2XJeQ

Language Networks support all colleagues with a role in languages education in your school. Connect with your local Language Network today. Find out more: buff.ly/oDSL25O

“Exchange2Change” is an exchange programme for young people, aged between 14 and 17 who live in the UK and Germany. Applications are open until 14 December. Read more: buff.ly/y1tq7s0

Have you tried out Language Educators Online (LEO) – the free, flexible online platform dedicated exclusively to the professional development of languages teachers. Take a look 👉 buff.ly/duKcnPh

Want to know what Language Networks do? Watch this video to hear from The Lakes #LanguageNetwork. Find out how we connect schools, share effective practice, support language teaching and build a vibrant network: bit.ly/4a2YOGL #mfltwitteri #edutwitter

1st December is Great Union Day, the National Day of Romania. Find out more, including activities to try out in class, on our website 🇷🇴 sites.google.com/sidneystringer… @ncle_ioe

International Education Week is over for this year - but you can still bring the world into your classroom. Watch our webinars, download our free resources and be inspired by what you can do in your school: ow.ly/hEao50Xxqbv #IEW25 #SchoolsConnect

📣 #mfl teachers. Don't miss today's expert roundtable at 4pm. Join the discussion with speakers from DfE, schools & national orgs. Send us your questions ahead of time! Register: bit.ly/3LLZ82z @GI_London1 @Schools_British #edutwitter

The GCHQ National Language Competition - 17 to 21 November The National Language Competition is a virtual competition for teams of 13- 14 year olds from around the UK to compete against each other to solve language-based challenges. Read more: buff.ly/nBhA0yu #MFL

The Language Show is the UK’s number one event for language learners, language teachers and everyone who loves languages. 14 - 16 November - virtual event Speaker programme now available here buff.ly/vJ7k9P2

The Language World Submission Portal is open! Central to the success of the Language World conference are the contributions of speakers taking about things they love which inspire delegates & offer opportunities for personal engagement or collaboration. buff.ly/Ntndgo2

Connect and collaborate with teachers and pupils in a different country to foster a love of reading. The British Council reading for pleasure guided partnership links 25 schools in the UK and 25 schools in Morocco. Read more and apply by 24 October - buff.ly/A3jcbWM

📣Languages teachers, are you looking for inspiration? Join our mailing list for the latest NCLE news. Our newsletters feature FREE CPD opportunities, articles, classroom resources and initiatives for learners. 🔗Sign up here: bit.ly/43HppG1

International Education Week Start planning for International Education Week, 17th - 21st November! Keep an eye on the British Council’s website for information about events, new resources and case studies to support your work. tinyurl.com/3s2r7sak

Supporting exchange between young people from the West Midlands and Germany led by Aston University. Discuss experiences with, opportunities for and hurdles to youth exchange between the UK and Germany with various experts. Monday, November 3 Read more: buff.ly/hB7WYMa