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European Day of Languages

26th September 2008

 

The European Day of Languages (EDL) is a Council of Europe initiative. It is held annually on the 26th September and aims to: 

alert the public to the importance of language learning

increase awareness and appreciation of ALL the languages spoken in Europe

encourage lifelong language learning

 To celebrate the European Day of Languages Léargas are running two competitions, Poster & Slogan and Photograph & Caption, for further details on the competitions and ways to celebrate the European Day of Languages see http://www.leargas.ie/education/lingua/edl.html or contact languages@leargas.ie

 

 
 
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