Origins:
The European Day of Languages was first celebrated during 2001.
The European Day of Languages was first celebrated during 2001.
Aims:
The European Day of Languages is a day for celebrating linguistic diversity.
The general objectives of the European Day of Languages are to:
- Alert the public to the importance of language learning and diversifying the range of languages learnt in order to increase plurilingualism and intercultural understanding;
- Promote the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of Europe;
- Encourage lifelong language learning in and out of school.
The European Day of Languages is a day for celebrating linguistic diversity.
The general objectives of the European Day of Languages are to:
- Alert the public to the importance of language learning and diversifying the range of languages learnt in order to increase plurilingualism and intercultural understanding;
- Promote the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of Europe;
- Encourage lifelong language learning in and out of school.
Council of Europe
