European Day of Languages
On Friday, 27 September, the Institut français d’Ecosse together with European consulates and cultural organisations is celebrating European Day of Languages in Edinburgh with morning activities aimed at S2 and S3 pupils and two conferences in the afternoon followed by a cocktail.
About the schools’ activities
This event aims to celebrate, inspire and consolidate the importance of languages to young people.
Pupils will thus be exposed to different languages and have the opportunity to interact with various people from various countries.
Who?
The event will consist of up to 8 language/country “corners”: Czech, Italian, French, German, Irish, Polish, Romanian, Spanish.
Who for?
S2 and S3 pupils from Scottish schools accompanied by a teacher.
What?
The event will consist of up to 8 language/country “corners”, each delivering a 15-minute interactive snapshot session to both S2 and S3 students. Pupils in groups of no more than 7 will rotate around each “corner” and enjoy an interactive encounter in different languages.
Pupils will first be greeted at the Institut before being dispatched in groups.
When?
Friday the 27th, 2024
Slot 1: 9am to 10.45
Slot 2: 11.15-1pm
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SLOT 1 |
9 am |
Arrival of schools/general greeting |
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9.30-10.30 am |
Students in groups of 7 visit 4 country corners (12’ per corner) |
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10.30-10.45 am |
Farewell |
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SLOT 2 |
11 am |
Arrival of schools/general greeting |
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11.15-12.15am |
Students in groups of 7 visit 4 country corners (12’ per corner) |
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12.15-12.45pm |
Farewell |
How?
Schools interested in taking part in the event must register by sending an Email to charlotte.hyvernaud@institut-francais.org.uk
They will indicate the following:
- Name of school
- Number of students
- Level of students (S2 or S3)
- Name of accompanying teacher(s)
Deadline for registration: September 6, 2024.
About the conference
Come and celebrate the European Day of Languages in Edinburgh, together with European consulates and cultural organisations at the Institut français d’Ecosse!
The Institut français d’Ecosse will host two conferences with scholars Dr Alexandra Smith and Antonella Sorace from the University of Edinburgh.
Dr Alexandra Smith will focus on how European writers foster creativity and ‘out of the box’ thinking style through language.
Antonella Sorace will explore the themes of multilingualism and creativity.
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You can also contact Charlotte Hyvernaud, Education attachée, Institut français d’Ecosse : charlotte.hyvernaud@institut-francais.org.uk