La Rentrée
The return to school Activities for La Rentrée Further information about festivals and fiestas in France and the French-speaking world.
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Mein erster Schultag
My first day of school Activities for Mein erster Schultag Further information about celebrations and festivals in Germany and the German-speaking world.
Tag der deutschen Einheit
German Unity Day 03 October every year: The day of German unity (Tag der deutschen Einheit) is a nationwide public holiday marking the official reunification of Germany in 1990. Find out more on the UK German Connection website.
La Nuit Blanche
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.
La Fiesta Nacional
Spain’s National Day 12 October every year: The National Day of Spain, also known as DÃa de la Hispanidad, is celebrated on October 12. Find out more here and here.​
Creativity in MFL Classroom Special Interest Group
Creativity in the MFL classroom. The Creativity in the MFL classroom Special Interest Group has now become part of the Association for Language Learning SIG Community and now have our own web page to share our resources and move our discussions forward. Save the following dates and come and join: Tues 14 October 4pm - […]
The ALL London Reception for Trainee Teachers
UCL Institute of Education University College London, 20 Bedford Way, London, United KingdomYou’re Invited! ALL London Welcome Event for Trainee Teachers Free, Friendly & Fun – Monday 13th October 2025 at UCL 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 for Language Learning (ALL) – your national subject association for language […]
Martinstag
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.Â
Decolonising the Secondary Languages Curriculum Special Interest Group
Please find below the dates of the Decolonising the Secondary Languages Curriculum Special Interest Group for the 2025-26 academic year. Wednesday 12th November 2025 (online 5.30-6.30pm) Thursday 5th February 2026 (online 5.30-6.30pm) Tuesday 12th May 2026 (online 5.30-6.30pm) Friday 10th July 2026 (Full day in person meeting/ social) *VENUE TBC* If you would like to register to attend the above […]
Nikolaustag
St Nicholas’ Day 06 December Further information: Christmas resources, Voyage Kids website and German Festivals on Pinterest.
Noël
Christmas 25 December Further information: Christmas resources and French festivals on Pinterest
Weihnachten
Christmas 25 December Further information: Christmas resources and German Festivals on Pinterest.
El Dia de Navidad
Christmas Day 25 December Click here for Spanish Christmas resources and Spanish Festivals on Pinterest.
El Dia de los Santos Inocentes
Day of the Holy Innocents 28 December Click here for further information.
La Fête de la Musique
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.
La Fête Nationale
Bastille Day A range of activities for la Fête Nationale can be found in the Francophonie area of the Language Zones.  Creative ideas can be found on our Pinterest board. Further information about festivals and fiestas in France and the French-speaking world.
La Rentrée
The return to school Activities for La Rentrée Further information about festivals and fiestas in France and the French-speaking world.
Mein erster Schultag
My first day of school Activities for Mein erster Schultag Further information about celebrations and festivals in Germany and the German-speaking world.
La Nuit Blanche
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.
La Fiesta Nacional
Spain’s National Day 12 October every year: The National Day of Spain, also known as DÃa de la Hispanidad, is celebrated on October 12. Find out more here and here.​
Martinstag
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.Â
Nikolaustag
St Nicholas’ Day 06 December Further information: Christmas resources, Voyage Kids website and German Festivals on Pinterest.
Noël
Christmas 25 December Further information: Christmas resources and French festivals on Pinterest
Weihnachten
Christmas 25 December Further information: Christmas resources and German Festivals on Pinterest.
El Dia de Navidad
Christmas Day 25 December Click here for Spanish Christmas resources and Spanish Festivals on Pinterest.
El Dia de los Santos Inocentes
Day of the Holy Innocents 28 December Click here for further information.
La Fête de la Musique
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.
La Fête Nationale
Bastille Day A range of activities for la Fête Nationale can be found in the Francophonie area of the Language Zones.  Creative ideas can be found on our Pinterest board. Further information about festivals and fiestas in France and the French-speaking world.
La Rentrée
The return to school Activities for La Rentrée Further information about festivals and fiestas in France and the French-speaking world.
Mein erster Schultag
My first day of school Activities for Mein erster Schultag Further information about celebrations and festivals in Germany and the German-speaking world.