The EU Delegation to the UK celebrates the European Day of Languages
On September 25th, a multilingual fun fair will be held at St John’s Smith Square Hall, Westminster, London. This event, organised by the EU Delegation to the UK and the European Parliament Liaison Office, invites students, junior ambassadors from the European Parliament Ambassador Schools Programme, linguists and language enthusiasts to participate in interactive sessions that highlight the richness of European cultures and languages. From 12:00 to 17:00, stalls hosted by EU member state embassies, cultural institutes, and diaspora schools will offer learning materials and insights into various languages and cultures. Michael Vidon, a writer, performer and a certified spoken word educator specialising in multilingual creativity, will lead engaging conversations and activities throughout the day. Click HERE for more information and for registrations.
EDL celebrations will culminate on September 26th with a panel discussion titled “The Soft Power of Languages,” organised in collaboration with the Centre for European Reform (CER) and the European Parliament Liaison Office. The event will take place at Europe House from 17:00 to 18:30 and it will be followed by a networking reception. Click HERE for more information and for registrations.
These two-day celebrations of European Day of Languages aim to promote diverse and high-quality opportunities for learning European languages across the UK. These events will raise awareness about the benefits of lifelong language learning, emphasising its importance for career development, employability, and mobility. Additionally, they will highlight how multilingualism contributes to the competitiveness of the European economy and enriches cultural heritage, linguistic diversity, and intercultural dialogue.
