Previous events connected with languages and the campaign.
Hull Language Cafe
Date(s): Bi-monthlyLocation: Lydia's Cakeaway, Hull
The Hull Language Café is an informal way for people to practise their speaking skills in a range of languages and also make some new friends. Language speakers of all abilities are welcome (and natives too!!) Read more
Strictly 1000 Words
Date(s): Saturday 18th October 2014Location: Olympia Central, Hammersmith Road, London W14 8UX
This is a competition for primary and secondary pupils to submit a 2-3 minute video (via the LSL website) of a short performance using less than 1,000 words to produce a mini- film, music/song, spoken words in conversation, role-play, poetry, … Read more
Language Show Live 2014
Date(s): 17-19th October 2014Location: Olympia Central, Hammersmith Road, London W14 8UX
New for this year, S2F has signed a partnership agreement with London Language Show Live 2014 which will increase the reach and impact of the campaign significantly and will provide online access to thousands of members of the general public nationally … Read more
Spanish language taster
Date(s): 16 October 2014Location: Morley College, 61 Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7HT
Come along to Morley’s Spanish language taster for a fun introduction to the world’s second most widely spoken language. That’s even ahead of English. No need to be bashful; everyone’s in the same boat. Or, todo el mundo está en … Read more
Screening of Argentinian film The Son of the Bride (El Hijo de la Novia)
Date(s): 10 October 2014Location: Morley College, 61 Westminster Road, London SE1 7HT
Film screening: The Son of the Bride (El Hijo de la Novia) Friday 10th October 19.00-21.00 Room B13 Morley College, 61 Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7HT. Snacks provided. Entry: FREE Email [email protected] to book your place NOW! Join us … Read more
Inspiring Languages Week
Date(s): 22-26 September 2014Location: UK wide!
Get involved in promoting languages! With the European Day of Languages on 26 September, what better time to join in a national celebration of languages – with a special focus on careers? Through the free employee volunteer programme Inspiring the … Read more
British Academy Schools Language Awards 2014
Date(s): Deadline: 30th June 2014Location:
Applications for the British Academy Schools Language Awards 2014 have now opened. The awards are open for applications from around the UK for projects that encourage large numbers of students to take languages to advanced and degree level. A total of fourteen … Read more
Every language an asset
Date(s): 21st May 2014Location: British Academy, London
This is a seminar for community groups, schools, universities and learned association. We will be sharing examples of good practice in initial teacher training and providing information on access to routes to accreditation as well as considering issues of quality … Read more
Speak to the Future Advisory Panel
Date(s): 10am-3.30pm, Wednesday 30th April 2014Location: The British Academy, London.
The Annual General Meeting of the Speak to the Future Campaign will be followed by the presentation and analysis of Language Trends 2013-2014. Provisional Agenda We will be holding our Annual General Meeting at the British Academy, 10-11 Carlton House … Read more
Inspiring Pupils to Learn Languages in the Age of Global English
Date(s): 30 AprilLocation: McCance Building, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
This lively showcase and networking event is a collaborative venture between SCILT, Scotland’s National Centre for Languages and British Council Scotland. Read more
Scotland’s Universities and the 1+2 Language Policy
Date(s): 30 April 2014Location: mcCance Building, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
This symposium aims to explore opportunities offered by Scotland’s 1+2 language policy through more strategic linkages between universities and schools. Read more
German Speaking Playgroup in Hertfordshire
Date(s): Second Monday of every month 1.30-3.00pmLocation: Markwell Pavillion, Town Park, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
A playgroup for people who are German and want to get together. We offer a friendly environment to talk to like-minded people whilst also teaching the children. The group is also open to non-speaking German’s who would like to join in and learn the language. Read more
Language Show Live
Date(s): 18 October 2013Location: Olympia 2, London
Language Show Live is the UK’s biggest event for language learners, teachers and linguists. At the show in London, you’ll find all the help, advice and resources you need to learn or teach a language. Read more
Language Show Live
Date(s): 19 - 21 October 2012Location: Olympia, London
Language Show Live is the UK’s largest language event for those who offer products and services to language teachers, learners, translators, linguists, language professionals and businesses. Read more
Languages 360 degrees: Symposium to evaluate the health of languages in England
Date(s): 18 July 2012Location: Europe House, London
Following the launch of the Language Rich Europe Report at the LSE on 28th June 2012, a symposium took place on 18 July at Europe House for stakeholders from education and employment to take forward the debate about the future of languages in England. Read more
Language Futures: Languages in Higher Education 2012
Date(s): 5th - 6th July 2012Location: John McIntyre Conference Centre, Edinburgh
Language Futures is the sixth biennial conference organised by LLAS Centre for languages, linguistics and area studies (LLAS), The University Council of Modern Languages (UCML) and the Association of University Language Centres (AULC). Read more
UK launch of Language Rich Europe
Date(s): 28th June 2012Location: London
Speak to the future was delighted to support the UK launch of Language Rich Europe at the London School of Economics on 28 June. Covering 15 EU member states, Language Rich Europe is a project co-funded by the European Commission and led … Read more
