Dr A.Deligianni-Georgaka 2012 School Advisor & HOU Tutor

Celebrating

linguistic diversity, plurilingualism,

lifelong language learning

Moving into a Polyglot Age

What is the European Day of What is the European Day of Languages ?Languages ?

The European Day of Languages organized by the Council of Europe to celebrate linguistic and cultural diversity and the importance of learning languages.

When did theWhen did theEuropean Day of LanguagesEuropean Day of Languages

start? start?

This event started in 2001 and it makes

people from 45 different countries be altogether

and celebrate it!

And what’s the day we And what’s the day we celebrate it every year?celebrate it every year?

We celebrate it every 26th of September and13 years have passed from the first event that was

organized.

Schools celebrate the European Day of Languages

Various events are organised across Europe on 26th September :

Activities for and with children

Theatre and dancing performance

Live shows Food Festivals Television programmes Language conferences.

• In our days more and more people are encouraged to learn more languages, at any age, in and out of school.

Why is it important to learn foreign languages?

Why should we learn foreign languages?

• It is necessary to find a work and have better opportunities and carrier prospects. You can also find a job abroad and live in another country.

• It is necessary for your preparation to enter a college or a University in Greece and to study abroad .

• Learning other people’s language is a way of helping us to understand other cultures and make new friends.

The benefits of learning foreign languages are also that

• You become smarter and in a better mental health. Children who have learned foreign languages at elementary level score higher on tests in maths, reading, and language arts.

• You can communicate with foreign people when you travel abroad. It would be easier to find places, ask for directions and order food and in this way you make your travel more enjoyable.

A different language is a different vision of life."

Federico Fellini, Italian film director

THANK YOU

Thank you

Maria Politou

English language teacher

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