This week (w/c 26 September 2022)  we celebrate European Week of Languages!

This stems from the Council of Europe’s idea that linguistic diversity is a tool for achieving greater intercultural understanding and a key element in the rich cultural heritage of our continent. In other words, learning languages helps us become more tolerant and open towards other cultures! 
Each day in registration we will do different language related tasks and activities.

Tuesday:  Music

Music is a powerful way to learn languages and great music comes from countries all over the world!

Here is a video from a Spanish group who cover popular English songs in Spanish! Here they cover 'As it Was' by Harry Styles

Here is a video from popular Stromae (French) and his song 'Papaoutai'

Wednesday: Polyglots

Polyglots are people who can speak many languages fluently. 

Here is a video of a 7 year old polyglot! 

Here is a video of a polyglot talking about the benefits of learning languages (in 7 different languages!)

Thursday: Celebrities Speaking Languages

Many celebrities speak second and maybe even third languages! Their ability to speak more languages often helps them further their career.

Click here to learn about 11 celebs who speak different languages.

Friday: Sport & Language

Just like the celebrities we learnt about yesterday, many professional athletes understand how learning languages can prolong their career and give them more opportunities to develop!

Here is a video about Kylian Mbappé and all the languages he speaks

Here is a video of David Beckham giving an interview in Spanish