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  • London Festival of Languages 26: Poster competition

    London: City of Languages is coordinating a ‘London Festival of Languages 2026’. The Festival will include a wide variety of activities, both online and face to face, when we can celebrate the rich diversity of languages used, studied, and loved across our city. To advertise this, we need a set of posters to display in […]

  • London City of Languages: Celebrating Languages across London

    The British Council invites you to a London: City of Languages online event celebrating innovative programmes, activities, and practice in language teaching and learning across London. The event will feature speakers from a wide range of settings, including primary, secondary and  HHCL Learning, and will offer plenty of practical ideas and takeaways for participants.   We will allow […]

  • Mother Tongue Information Event

    Central Foundation Girls’ School 25-33 Bow Rd,, Bow, London, United Kingdom

    Our supporter, Yoshito Darmon-Shimamori,  invites you to the following event. Register via a Microsoft Form here.

    Free

  • Spotkanie z Bajarzem / An Evening with a Storyteller – with Michał Malinowski

    Chobham Academy 40 Cheering Lane, Newham, London, United Kingdom

    An Evening with a Storyteller – a workshop for parents and children aged 6+ We invite you to a very special evening with Michał Malinowski – storyteller, traveller and Director of the Storyteller Museum (Muzeum Bajek, Baśni i Opowieści). This is not just an evening out. It is an experience that awakens imagination, opens hearts […]

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  • National Year of Reading through a Polish lens

    Hackney Central Library 1, Reading Lane, Hackney, London, United Kingdom

    THE HACKNEY LANGUAGE OF THE MONTH FOR APRIL IS POLISH:Join us for a National Year of Reading event through a Polish lens on 29/04/26 at Hackney Central Library 16.30 – 17.30 Join a very special Polish language event at Hackney Central Library! Meet storyteller Michal Malinowski, hear popular Polish stories, and listen to Hackney students […]

  • Goethe Institut: German Day – Culture and Society KS3/4

    Goethe Institut 50 Princes Gate, Exhibition Road, London, United Kingdom

    Target audience: Key Stages 3-4 with minimum one year of learning German Activities: Workshop on culture and society in Germany (e.g. music, art) Young Goethe Presentation Library Hunt Film screening “Als Hitler das rosa Kaninchen stahl”, “Soul Kitchen”, “Almanya”, or “Die Pfefferkörner” Group prices: 1-25 students – GBP 175 25-50 students – GBP 350 51-65 students […]

  • Goethe Institut: German Day – Taster Day KS2/3

    Goethe Institut 50 Princes Gate, Exhibition Road, London, United Kingdom

    Taster day German Key stages 2-3 – Little to no prior knowledge of the German language Activities: Workshop “German Taster Session” Young Goethe Presentation Library Hunt Movie showing “Pünktchen und Anton” or fairy tale film Group prices: 1-25 students – GBP 175 25-50 students – GBP 350 51-65 students – GBP 455 Participation is free […]

  • Goethe Institut: German Day – Culture and Society KS3/4

    Goethe Institut 50 Princes Gate, Exhibition Road, London, United Kingdom

    Target audience: Key Stages 3-4 with minimum one year of learning German Activities: Workshop on culture and society in Germany (e.g. music, art) Young Goethe Presentation Library Hunt Film screening “Als Hitler das rosa Kaninchen stahl”, “Soul Kitchen”, “Almanya”, or “Die Pfefferkörner” Group prices:1-25 students – GBP 17525-50 students – GBP 35051-65 students – GBP 455 […]

  • Business Lunch with Christoph Weaver

    Online

    In a live online conversation on Friday, 22nd of May, Christoph Weaver (former general manager of BayernLB, London Branch) will speak to the Goethe-Institut about his career and his experiences with German and in Germany. Participation in the event is free of charge but teachers are asked to collect questions from their students and share […]

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  • A taster in … Portuguese!

    Online

    Try, hear, and enjoy Portuguese in a fun and welcoming taster session! As part of the London City of Languages – Festival of Languages 2026, this interactive taster session offers a welcoming introduction to the Portuguese Language — one of the many languages that shape London’s rich linguistic landscape. Spoken by over 260 million people worldwide, Portuguese […]

    Free

  • WoLLoW at work

    Highgate Junior School 3 Bishopswood Road, London, United Kingdom

    PUBLIC EVENT A chance to celebrate WoLLoW provision in schools across the country and for any schools interested in introducing WoLLoW to learn more about the benefits. Hosted by: Abigail Dean (Co-Founder of WoLLoW, Norwich School)John Claughton (Co-Founder of WoLLoW)Philippa Studd (Principal of Highgate Junior School and WoLLoW enthusiast!)

    Free

  • Goethe Institut: German Day – Taster Day KS2/3

    Goethe Institut 50 Princes Gate, Exhibition Road, London, United Kingdom

    Taster day German Key stages 2-3 – Little to no prior knowledge of the German language Activities: Workshop “German Taster Session” Young Goethe Presentation Library Hunt Movie showing “Pünktchen und Anton” or fairy tale film Group prices:1-25 students – GBP 17525-50 students – GBP 35051-65 students – GBP 455 Participation is free of charge for […]

  • A taster in … Slovene!

    Online

    Step into a language where grammar still keeps a special seat just for two, perfect for best friends, couples, or duos. It’s a rare feature in modern Europe and a great conversation starter for UK audiences interested in how language connects people. Add culture, travel, and a fresh linguistic perspective, and you’ve got something truly […]

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  • Great Exhibition Road Festival 2026

    Goethe Institut 50 Princes Gate, Exhibition Road, London, United Kingdom

    The Great Exhibition Road Festival is a free annual celebration of science and the arts, held each summer in South Kensington. Join us on 6-7 June 2026 for a special edition marking 175 years since the Great Exhibition of 1851. This year, the festival focuses on the complex history and lasting legacy of the first World Fair – an […]

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  • Great Exhibition Road Festival 2026

    Goethe Institut 50 Princes Gate, Exhibition Road, London, United Kingdom

    The Great Exhibition Road Festival is a free annual celebration of science and the arts, held each summer in South Kensington. Join us on 6-7 June 2026 for a special edition marking 175 years since the Great Exhibition of 1851. This year, the festival focuses on the complex history and lasting legacy of the first World Fair – an […]

    Free

  • A taste of … Cockney!

    Online

    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 […]

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  • A taster in … Macedonian!

    Online

    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 […]

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  • The ALL London June Event

    The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place,, London, Select a State or Province:, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • A taster in … Romanian!

    Online

    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 […]

    Free

  • Goethe Institut: Wuschel German Day – Taster Session – KS2

    Goethe Institut 50 Princes Gate, Exhibition Road, London, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • A taster in … Dari!

    POSTPONED Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Dari taster planned for 5pm on 16th June 2026 has been postponed. As soon as a new date has been confirmed we will post it here. Thank you for your understanding.

    Free

  • A taster in … Sylheti/Siloti!

    An online event. Sylheti is spoken by an estimated 20 million people worldwide — including the majority of British Bangladeshis (over 400,000 speakers in the UK).It has its own ancient script, its own folk music tradition, and is still seeking recognition as a language in its own right.👋 Join us this free online taster and […]

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  • St Mary’s University Modern Language Poetry Live event

    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. […]

  • A taster in … Sylheti/Siloti!

    An online event. Sylheti is spoken by an estimated 20 million people worldwide — including the majority of British Bangladeshis (over 400,000 speakers in the UK).It has its own ancient script, its own folk music tradition, and is still seeking recognition as a language in its own right.👋 Join us in this free online taster […]

    Free

  • A taster in … Tamil!

    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 […]

    Free

  • A taster in … Sylheti/Siloti!

    An online event. Sylheti is spoken by an estimated 20 million people worldwide — including the majority of British Bangladeshis (over 400,000 speakers in the UK).It has its own ancient script, its own folk music tradition, and is still seeking recognition as a language in its own right.👋 Join us in this free online taster […]

    Free

  • A taster in … Sylheti/Siloti!

    An online event. Sylheti is spoken by an estimated 20 million people worldwide — including the majority of British Bangladeshis (over 400,000 speakers in the UK).It has its own ancient script, its own folk music tradition, and is still seeking recognition as a language in its own right.👋 Join us in this free online taster […]

    Free

  • A taster in … Sylheti/Siloti!

    An online event. Sylheti is spoken by an estimated 20 million people worldwide — including the majority of British Bangladeshis (over 400,000 speakers in the UK).It has its own ancient script, its own folk music tradition, and is still seeking recognition as a language in its own right.👋 Join us in this free online taster […]

    Free

  • A taster in … Albanian!

    Online

    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 […]

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  • Goethe Institut: Special German Day – Culture and Society – Pride Month – KS3/4

    Goethe Institut 50 Princes Gate, Exhibition Road, London, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • A taster in … Sylheti/Siloti!

    An online event. Sylheti is spoken by an estimated 20 million people worldwide — including the majority of British Bangladeshis (over 400,000 speakers in the UK).It has its own ancient script, its own folk music tradition, and is still seeking recognition as a language in its own right.👋 Join us in this free online taster […]

    Free

  • A taster in … Danish!

    Online

    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 […]

    Free

  • A taster in … Portuguese!

    Online

    Try, hear, and enjoy Portuguese in a fun and welcoming taster session! As part of the London City of Languages – Festival of Languages 2026, this interactive taster session offers a welcoming introduction to the Portuguese Language — one of the many languages that shape London’s rich linguistic landscape. Spoken by over 260 million people worldwide, Portuguese […]

    Free

  • Online Business Lunch: German and a career in the public sector

    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 […]

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  • Where will languages take me?

    Online

    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 […]

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  • A taster in … Japanese!

    What does Japanese culture and language mean to you? There is a vast geographical distance between the United Kingdom, located on the Western edge of Europe, and Japan, located on the Eastern edge of Asia. However, the UK and Japan share a surprising number of similarities, from their island heritage to their traditional culture. But […]

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  • A taste in … te reo Māori

    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 […]

    Free

  • A taster in … Georgian!

    Online

    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 […]

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  • Goethe Institut: German Day – Careers with German – KS4/5

    Goethe Institut 50 Princes Gate, Exhibition Road, London, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • Spanish and Latin American Literature Book Group

    A monthly Online Book Group in Spanish – each month, we read a book from a different Spanish-speaking country and discuss it online in Teams. This is a free activity; the only requirement is fluency in Spanish. It is free to participate; you only need to get your book or ebook. We meet the first […]

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  • Explore, Learn, Connect: A Festival of Languages and Cultures at Goldsmiths

    Goldsmiths Goldsmiths, University of London, New Cross, London, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • Hackney Languages Conference

    The Urswick Secondary School Paragon Road, London

    Download programme here. Aims of the annual conference: ● To share examples of good practice in Hackney and beyond and to lookforward to personal and school developments next year 12.30 Lunch and networking 13:10 Gillian Machin, Lead for Languages at the DfE, on progressfollowing the Curriculum and Assessment Review (CAR) 13:30 Paul Thomas (Executive HT […]

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  • Goethe Institut: German Day – Careers with German – KS4/5

    Goethe Institut 50 Princes Gate, Exhibition Road, London, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • A taster in … French!

    This session will offer a lively introduction to French through the lens of the Francophone community in London. Often described as the “sixth largest French city” due to its large and vibrant French-speaking population, London provides a unique setting where French is actively used in everyday life. The session will focus on practical, real-world language […]

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  • Thirukural: The Ancient Tweet

    East Ham Library 328, Barking Road, London, United Kingdom

    Come and explore Thirukural: The Ancient Tweet—a fascinating look into a Tamil classic that serves up universal wisdom in bite-sized pieces. Presented proudly by the Directorate of Heritage Language Education (UK) in partnership with Newham London, this special event is a wonderful part of our South Asian Heritage Month 2026 celebrations, honouring the deep richness […]

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  • A taster in … Estonian!

    Online

    “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 […]

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  • Goethe Institut: German Day – Careers with German – KS4/5

    Goethe Institut 50 Princes Gate, Exhibition Road, London, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • A Taster in … Arabic!

    Discover a language where everyday words carry generosity, where expressions of hope and goodwill are woven into conversation, and where the sound of the language has a calm, resonant clarity. Arabic has grown across centuries of scholarship, storytelling, and artistry, and its script – instantly recognisable – forms elegant shapes that invite curiosity. During this […]

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