Languages

Fri, 17/02/2012

E-commerce: which languages are most lucrative?

If you offer services in English alone, you stand to lose up to two thirds of potential online sales. This is the conclusion of a recent survey by Translated, a language service provider.

Thu, 16/02/2012

La Librairie pédagogique du FLE : une initiative au service de tous les professionnels du français

La Librairie pédagogique du FLE - Français langue étrangère - ouvrira ses portes à Paris le 2 juin prochain, à l’initiative d' ATTICA - la librairie des langues et de l’ Agence de promotion du FLE.

Thu, 16/02/2012

Key Data on Education in Europe 2012

Education report warns of growing teacher shortages

Education report warns of growing teacher shortages Brussels, 10 February 2012 – Several Member States, including Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, the Netherlands, Austria and Belgium, may face serious teacher shortages in the future, according to a new report published by the European Commission. 

Wed, 15/02/2012

Call for Papers : "German for specific purposes: taking stock" - Grenoble (France)

The special research group into German for specific purposes (Groupe d’Étude et de Recherche en Allemand de Spécialité - GERALS), created in Dijon, France in March 2011 is to hold its first study day at Stendhal University - Grenoble III in France on Friday 16 March 2012.

Wed, 15/02/2012

eTwinning Learning Events

eTwinning Learning Events are short intensive online events on a number of themes. They are led by an eTwinning expert and include active work and discussion among teachers across Europe. The idea of a Learning Event is that it is a short intense course that offers teachers an introduction to a topic, stimulates ideas, helps develop skills and does not require a long-term commitment in terms of time. Find out here about forthcoming sessions.

Fri, 30/03/2012 - Sat, 31/03/2012

Language World 2012 - Languages for all - defining today, transforming tomorrow!

Language World is a conference, two days of CPD, an exhibition and a chance for teachers from all over the country, and all over Europe, to meet up with their subject community to contribute to the future of language teaching and learning.

Wed, 21/12/2011

Council adopts conclusions on language competences to enhance mobility

EU Education Ministers took a firm stand on languages at their latest meeting in Brussels on 28 November.

Tue, 20/12/2011

Duolingo: translating the Web for free

A large part of the contents on the Web is only available in one language, thus excluding those users who don't understand it. Would there be a way to get 100 million people translating these pages into every major language for free?

Mon, 19/12/2011

Discover Eurypedia

Eurypedia is a new easy to use online tool providing information on education in Europe.

Fri, 16/12/2011

ForMoove - European awareness and mobility projects for schools

ForMoove is a brand-new training course designed to equip teachers and other school staff with the knowledge and skills to get their school involved in European mobility projects.

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Making it REAL - Final Conference, Sèvres (France)

Final seminar in Sèvres (France)

Over the last three years the REAL2 project, co-financed by the European Commission, has worked to set up a Network of Language Teacher Associations in the form of a sustainable membership organisation. As the project draws to its close, join us this November in the beautiful former Sèvres Porcelain Works on the outskirts of Paris to discover more about what has been achieved so far and how to get involved in our ambitious initiative to give a voice to Europe’s language teachers.