Exhibition of Axel Scheffler’s original sketches and illustrations for Wuschel auf der Erde In this exhibition, visitors are invited into the imaginative world of Axel Scheffler through a series of original illustrations. Known to many for iconic works such as The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom, Axel here reveals his work created for Wuschel auf der Erde, the Goethe-Institut’s primary German […]
Cockney has long provided the soundtrack to London life. Modern Cockney challenges the idea that “Cockney is dying” by showing how it continues to evolve as a vibrant cultural community -one that embraces diverse backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs. It offers a powerful voice for overcoming adversity, tackling social prejudice, and building togetherness among all who […]
Ever wondered what it’s like to read exactly the way you speak? This South Slavic language makes it possible with its beautifully consistent sound system, what you see is what you say. It’s a fun and rewarding choice for UK learners, offering quick wins alongside a deep dive into vibrant traditions, and everyday expressions. This […]
The ALL London June Event 2026 Box Office is open! This event is organised by the London Branch of the Association for Language Learning and is for teachers of languages. We have a lovely programme lined up and are delighted that Catherine Ames is arranging for us to be hosted in her school – Grey […]
Romanian, the second most spoken language in London as of 2026. Can you believe it? You are invited to spend an hour with Ramona Gonczol, Associate Professor in Romanian studies at UCL (School of Slavonic and East European Studies), to be introduced to the basics of the beautiful Romanian language, the closest to Latin amongst […]
Taster day German Key stages2 – Little to no prior knowledge of the German language Activities: Interactive Wuschel exhibition: Pupils learn their first German words and help “Wuschel” with his mission by working in teams to solve tasks and riddles at multi-media stations (approx. 2 hours) Pupils learn more about Axel Scheffler’s creation process of Wuschel […]
Competition – Poetry Live … en français, auf deutsch, en español By invitation. What is it? Poetry Live is a competition, organised and hosted by St Mary’s University, for Year 8 pupils from schools who regularly host St Mary’s trainee teachers on placement. The focus is on spoken poetry performance in French, German and Spanish. […]
Step into a language where every greeting carries warmth, every good wish feels like a blessing, and even simple phrases unfold with musical elegance. Tamil – one of the world’s oldest living classical languages – offers a script that flows like art and sounds that dance with rhythm.In this taster, you’ll explore how Tamil expresses […]
Did you know that the Albanian language is a branch of its own within the Indo-European language family? To explore some of the features that make this language so unique, join Dr Mirela Xhaferraj, Albanian Language Tutor at UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies Short Courses, for an engaging introductory taster session. During […]
Taster day German Key stages2 – Little to no prior knowledge of the German language To celebrate queer culture and society in Germany, we offer a Special German Day during Pride Month. Activities: Workshop on queer culture and society in Germany Young Goethe Presentation Library Hunt Film screening Group prices:1-25 students – GBP 17525-50 students […]
With its shared Germanic roots, Danish has more in common with English than many people realise. This interactive taster offers a fast-paced introduction to the language – and you may be surprised by how much you can understand (and say) in just one session. We’ll work with core structures and high-frequency vocabulary to get you […]
The Goethe website has full details of this event and a link to registration. Excerpt: In a live online conversation on Monday, 29th June, Sophie Bailey (Derby City Ambassador in Osnabrück, Germany) will speak to the Goethe-Institut about her career and experiences with learning German. Participation in the event is free of charge but we […]
A lively, uplifting online session designed to help pupils see the real possibilities that languages open up and to encourage them to continue their language studies to GCSE level and beyond! Teachers can register and project the session ‘live’ in classrooms, or access the recording later to share with classes. Speakers from across London will […]
Kia ora! Join this lively introduction to te reo Māori, the language of the Indigenous people of Aotearoa New Zealand. This friendly and interactive session will introduce you to a language that has experienced remarkable revival in the past 30 years, and is now a part of everyday life in Aotearoa. We’ll learn some simple […]
Georgian is one of the most unique and fascinating languages in the world, with its own ancient script and a rich cultural heritage that sets it apart from any other language family. Curious to discover something truly different? Join us -Keti Kalandadze and Marine Tigishvili – for a one-hour introductory session. We will guide you […]
Target audience: Key Stage 4-5 with minimum two years of learning German Activities: Workshop “Karriere mit Deutsch” Young Goethe Presentation Library quiz Movie showing “Into the Beat” or “Der ganz große Traum” Depending on age and language level of the students, you can pick from a wide range of activities, making the most suitable program […]
This is a private event, by invitation only. The Arabic Teachers’ Council in London and Southern England in collaboration with the Teachers’ Centre at Goldsmiths, University of London, are hosting a one-day festival of languages and cultures for language teachers to celebrate London City of Languages. Language teachers will participate in: Taster sessions in five […]
Target audience: Key Stage 4-5 with minimum two years of learning German Activities: Workshop “Karriere mit Deutsch” Young Goethe Presentation Library quiz Movie showing “Into the Beat” or “Der ganz große Traum” Depending on age and language level of the students, you can pick from a wide range of activities, making the most suitable program […]
“Estonian is a language spoken in North-Eastern Europe” – right or wrong? Actually, you can hear Estonian even in the UK, as there are about 10,000 Estonians living here. It sounds so different from English. Of course, it is not even an Indo-European language. It is the second largest Finnic language with approximately 1 million […]
Target audience: Key Stage 4-5 with minimum two years of learning German Activities: Workshop “Karriere mit Deutsch” Young Goethe Presentation Library quiz Movie showing “Into the Beat” or “Der ganz große Traum” Depending on age and language level of the students, you can pick from a wide range of activities, making the most suitable program […]
We are delighted to hear that Bobby Moore Academy celebrates a ‘Culture Week’ in the week beginning Monday 7th September 2026. It is a private event by invitation only. To find out more, please mail Alina Cekic. Thank you.