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.

German Zone Live!

ALL - Online

German Zone Live!   ALL’s online event for members who teach German   Wednesday 14th January from 19h00 on Zoom Liz Black: Updates from German Day in the North and IDV Summer conference (Hopefully) James Hodkinson: Deutsch Zusammen – a CPD project from University of Warwick Continued discussion on issues raised in December by Ian Bloor […]

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 […]

ALL West of England Sixth Form Lectures

Book Now – ALL Sixth Form Lectures in French, German & Spanish – February 11, 2026 We’re delighted to invite you and your students to the ALL West of England Sixth Form Lectures, returning on Wednesday 11 February 2026 at the University of Bristol. This popular annual event offers an inspiring and enriching experience for […]

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Event Series Have your Say 2025

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. Schools are invited to enter pupils for this year's exciting competition for young linguists, now in its thirty-fifth year. There […]

ALL Oxfordshire Annual Conference

ALL Oxfordshire Department of Education, 15 Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire

Oxfordshire ALL Conference - Friday 27th March 2026 1-5pm Join us online or in person at the University of Oxford Department of Education to meet other languages teachers, share research-informed ideas, practical resources and expertise. The programme includes an update on the work of the National Consortium for Language Education’s priority research projects and a smorgasbord […]

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 Día 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. 

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.

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.

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 Día de la Hispanidad, is celebrated on October 12. Find out more here and here.​