Language World 2018

23-24 March 2018

Jurys Inns Hinckley Island

Flying the Flag for Languages at Language World - ALL's flagship annual conference and CPD event

Language World 2018 took place from 23-24 March 2018 and offered a packed programme of speakers from across the languages sector.  A large and varied exhibition showcased the latest in language learning resources and support, with much to offer the experienced and trainee teacher alike. Once again the conference proved to be a two day explosion of ideas, advice, debate and inspiration - a celebration for language teachers from around the UK and around the world to get together and recharge their creative energies.

Flying the Flag for Languages our theme and mantra for the weekend was delivered via a range of inspiring and thought provoking sessions that got delegates talking and the Twittersphere tweeting! (check out our Storify to see by how much!)

  • the keynote plenary highlighted the findings from an in-depth research exercise undertaken as part of the Language Futures initiative. Language Futures centres around student choice and agency, creating and fostering a broader language learning community beyond the classroom doors, with teachers acting as facilitators of project-based learning. Dr Rachel Hawkes presented "Language Futures - lessons for the mainstream classroom and beyond"
  • project launch - ALL is a partner in a collaborative project comprising ten international partners, developing an interactive game which will help primary languages learners and measure their progression. The project is led by the Goethe-Institut and known as THE LANGUAGE MAGICIAN. The magic happened at Language World, as the game was officially launched!
  • 1:1 career clinic and drop-in - NEW for 2018 - for student teachers and NQT's this was an opportunity for those new to the language teaching profession to tap into the wealth of expertise and knowledge of our more experienced members.

Congratulations to the winners of the 2018 Language Teacher of the Year Awards

Jane Harvey, ALL's President Elect, presented the Language Teacher of the Year Awards 2018, at Language World on Saturday 24 March 2018.  ALL would like to thank Linguascope and Halsbury Travel for their generous support of these awards which included prizes given to the respective award winners.

Find out more about our award winners by reading our Press Release here

Many congratulations to Juliet and Virginia!

 Primary Language Teacher of the Year 2018

 

Juliet Lawson

ALL's  Language Teachers of the Year 2018

Juliet and Virginia with Jane Harvey, ALL's President Elect

 

Promising Newcomer:

Secondary Language Teaching 2018

Virginia Alfaro

Thank you to our sponsors!

Sanako
Goethe Institut
Routledge
Routledge
Voyager School Travel

GOLD SPONSOR: Sanako

Sanako were sponsors of the Conference Dinner on Friday 23 March 2018.  ALL would like to thank Sanako for their long standing loyal sponsorship of Language World.

SILVER SPONSOR: Goethe Institut

Goethe Institut sponsored the Exhibition Wine Reception on Friday 23 March 2018.  ALL would like to thank Goethe Institut for their long standing support of Language World.

SILVER SPONSOR: Oxford University Press

With grateful thanks to our Language World Conference Dinner Drink Reception Sponsor - Oxford University Press

SPONSOR: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group

With grateful thanks to our annual sponsor of Language World – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group.

SPONSOR: Languagenut

With grateful thanks to our Language World badge sponsor – Languagenut

PRIMARY LANGUAGE TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD SPONSOR: Linguascope

Linguascope kindly sponsored the Primary Language Teacher of the Year Award 2018. Many thanks for your support and for making this award possible.

SECONDARY LANGUAGE TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD SPONSOR: Halsbury Travel

Halsbury Travel kindly sponsored the Secondary Language Teacher of the Year Award 2018. Many thanks for your support and for making this award possible.

Thank you to all of our exhibitors!

ALL
AQA
ASCL
Bili
Brilliant Publications
British Council
Cambridge International Examinations
Collins
Consejeria de Educacion
European Commission UK
European Schoolbooks
GCSE Pod
Goethe Institut
Halsbury Travel
Institut Francais
Language Futures
Languagenut Ltd
Linguascope
National Modern Languages
OUP
Pearson
Sanako
Spanish2enjoy
TTS Group
Thisislanguage
UK German Connection
Vocab Express
Voyager School Travel
World Strides
Yabla

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