Upcoming Events

ALL runs events across the country, ranging from big national events like the annual Language World conference to small events for local networks.

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Language World

Language World is ALL’s national conference for teachers of languages. Join your subject community to celebrate language teaching and learning!

Language World 2017

Language World 2016

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Competitions

ALL’s local groups, members and partners often run challenges and competitions for language learners in their local area, or at a regional or national level.

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Latest competitions

GCHQ National Language Competition 2026

The GCHQ National Language Competition 2026 will be taking place from Monday 16th to Friday 20th November 2026. It is aimed at students in Y9 (England and Wales), Y10 (Northern Ireland) and S2 (Scotland), including those educated at home. The competition is designed...

ALL annual Writing Competition for European Day of Languages 2026

Get ready for the ALL European Day of Languages Writing Competition 2026! This annual competition is for anyone of school age, anywhere in the country, writing in any language! This year we tie in with the UK Year of Reading to encourage young people to see the...

Have Your Say 2026

Following the success of the 2025 competition with over 400 students participating, here the dates and venues for the 2026 Have Your Say Languages competition organised by the Association for Language Learning Essex and East Anglian Branch. Three preliminary rounds:...

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