International Day of Peace 21 September ever year: the International Day of Peace was brought into being by United Nations Resolutions in 1981 and 2001. Hundreds of millions of people worldwide and thousands of organizations across the globe now actively observe Peace Day. Further information can be found here.
Arabic Zone live! Webinar Thursday 24 September 2026 from 18h30 on Zoom Open to teachers of any languages. Inputs will be in English (with examples in Arabic) Themes and speakers: Avatar: Seloua Izeboudjene: The aim of this new project is to motivate learners and increase engagement in Arabic lessons by creating a virtual character called […]
ALL London Reception for Trainee Teachers 2026 You’re Invited! ALL London Welcome Event for Trainee Teachers Free, Friendly & Fun – Monday 28th September at Senate House, University of London Are you a trainee teacher of languages – primary or secondary? Join us for a relaxed, sociable late afternoon hosted by the ALL London branch of the Association […]
ALL Social Zoom for ECTs and trainees – all welcome! Monday 28 September 2026 from 18h00 on Zoom Our agenda: We will follow up on our conversation at the 'Making a great start' event and celebrate the start of term. We have as guest speaker Marie Massé to stir up our thinking about our theme of […]
East Sussex ALL meeting - Primary Thursday 1st October Thursday 4th Feb Thursday 10th June Between 3:45 - 4:45pm online Email [email protected] to sign up
World Teachers’ Day 05 October every year: To celebrate the unique and vital role of teachers, in every country and continent of the world. For further information, visit the UNESCO website and the World Teachers’ Day website.
Portsmouth LA Network Leads and Solent Language Network Wednesday 7 October 2026 Our next joint CPD session will be held online on Wednesday 7 October at 1600. We will have two presentations; firstly, exciting news from the British Council about the wonderful opportunities that Erasmus+ will offer schools; secondly, Danielle Dion-Jones will inspire us and […]
Cultural festival (White night) First Saturday in October: every year from 7pm ’til 7am on the first Saturday in October, Paris blossoms into a fantastic harvest of art, music and theatrical events. Find out more here.
Spain’s National Day 12 October every year: The National Day of Spain, also known as Día de la Hispanidad, is celebrated on October 12. Find out more here and here.
The Creativity in MFL Special Interest Group (SIG) welcomes language teachers from across the world. Our community includes colleagues from all phases of education and from a wide range of countries, including the four nations of the UK, France, Germany, Sweden, Mexico and the UAE. We host live sessions every two months open to all teachers […]
Full details and flyer to share here: ALL_EEAB_Nov2026 event_flyer
10 November every year: the objectives of World Science Day for Peace and Development (WSDPD) are to strengthen public awareness on the role of science for peaceful and sustainable societies; to promote national and international solidarity for a shared science between countries; to renew national and international commitment for the use of science for the benefit of […]
St Martin’s Day St. Martin’s Day (Martinstag) on November 11 is a religious observance in Germany that is particularly popular with children – it is dedicated to St. Martin of Tours and celebrates modesty and altruism. Click here for further information and resources. Find teaching ideas and activities here.
11 November every year: Armistice Day, also known as Poppy Day or Remembrance Day, commemorates the sacrifices of members of the armed forces and of civilians in times of war, specifically since World War I (1914-1918). It is observed on 11 November because World War I ended on that date in 1918. Further information and resources can be found here.
Wednesday 11th November 4.00-5.30pm. Booking link: www.tinyurl.com/phorum1126 Details to follow.
16 November every year: Encouraging respect, dialogue and cooperation among different cultures, civilizations and peoples. Find out more on the UN Website or the UNESCO Promoting Tolerance web page.
20 November marks the day in which the UN General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child in 1959. Universal Children’s Day acknowledges the importance of actively promoting the welfare of the world’s children. Further information can be found on the Global Dimension website.
November 26th is National Linguistics Day!
St Nicholas’ Day 06 December Further information: Christmas resources, Voyage Kids website and German Festivals on Pinterest.
The Creativity in MFL Special Interest Group (SIG) welcomes language teachers from across the world. Our community includes colleagues from all phases of education and from a wide range of countries, including the four nations of the UK, France, Germany, Sweden, Mexico and the UAE. We host live sessions every two months open to all teachers […]
18 December every year: Recognising the rights of migrants throughout the world. A United Nations day to recognise the rights of migrants throughout the world. Click here for further information, including facts and figures on migrants.
World Arabic Language Day
Christmas 25 December Further information: Christmas resources and French festivals on Pinterest
Christmas 25 December Further information: Christmas resources and German Festivals on Pinterest.
Christmas Day 25 December Click here for Spanish Christmas resources and Spanish Festivals on Pinterest.
Day of the Holy Innocents 28 December Click here for further information.
The Creativity in MFL Special Interest Group (SIG) welcomes language teachers from across the world. Our community includes colleagues from all phases of education and from a wide range of countries, including the four nations of the UK, France, Germany, Sweden, Mexico and the UAE. We host live sessions every two months open to all teachers […]
The Creativity in MFL Special Interest Group (SIG) welcomes language teachers from across the world. Our community includes colleagues from all phases of education and from a wide range of countries, including the four nations of the UK, France, Germany, Sweden, Mexico and the UAE. We host live sessions every two months open to all teachers […]
The Oxfordshire Association for Language Learning Annual Conference Friday 16th April 2027 13.00-17.00 Department of Education, University of Oxford (15 Norham Gardens, Oxford OX2 6PY) and online Further details to be released soon.
Festival of Music For further information, see the Fête de la Musique page, our French Festivals Pinterest page, or find out more about important events, special days and festivals.
