European Day of Languages

Get ready for the ultimate language celebration because the European Day of Languages is here! This fun annual event, launched by the Council of Europe and the EU in 2001, is all about embracing linguistic diversity and getting everyone excited about learning new languages across Europe. Whether you’re fluent in five languages or just starting out, it’s a day to celebrate all the ways language connects us!


Today, you’ll find a whirlwind of exciting activities and events happening in schools, cultural hotspots, and communities all over the continent. It’s a linguistic fiesta, celebrating the whopping 200 different languages spoken in Europe! Learning and preserving our native tongues, and maybe even picking up a few new ones, enriches our cultural horizons while giving our cognitive functions a workout. So, take this opportunity to learn a new word in a European language and let’s raise a glass and say “Cheers! Santé! Cin Cin! Prost! Skål!…”


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