Together ALLNE, NfLNE and partners are once again organising an annual European Day of Languages writing competition for Schools, and in 2025 it is once more open to the whole country!
This year’s Council of Europe theme is: Languages open hearts and minds!
The organising committee invites language learners in any key stage to create a piece of text in a language they are learning on the theme:
Hearts and Minds
We think that younger language learners might explore the theme of Hearts … by showing in writing and drawing things they carry in their heart, things and people and events they care about; they might write captions or phrases using adjectives.
Linguistically more skilled learners might approach the theme of Hearts and Minds by thinking of:
- Favourite memories – what are they and why do they cherish them?
- How to keep a healthy heart and a healthy mind.
- Connecting with other people in different ways; developing empathy.
- Writing a blog interview with, or article about, someone they admire (Hearts) and getting into the mind of their idol!
- Or considering how Languages open hearts and minds!
Deadline 9th October 2025
Please complete the pro forma: European Day of Languages flyer 2025