A selection of language-related events. Does not claim to be comprehensive or represent the views of SCILT.
Online
Join the free Linguascope webinar suitable for all languages and levels to explore ways to deconstruct and review planning habits, to focus on purpose, direction and efficacy, in order to maximise pupils’ learning and enjoyment of language learning, in the short, medium and long term.
Visit the website for more information and to register for the online event.
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Glasgow
The Alliance Française in Glasgow is participating in La Nuit des Idées hosting Speak up! a debating competition in French between teams of students from the University of Strathclyde and University of Glasgow.
The debate statements are:
The 3 statements are:
The event is free to attend but registration is required as spaces are limited.
Visit the website for more information.
In 1836, a military pronouncement in Santiago de Cuba sparked a brief popular uprising in which people of different racial backgrounds demanded civil and political rights. Havana’s authorities crushed the movement. This talk will address that failed revolution through the case of Candelario Villafaña, a free man of colour brutally punished for challenging the established order.
Led by Dr Jesús Sanjurjo (University of Strathclyde) and Yaimara Izaguirre (Universidad de La Habana) on behalf of the Hispanic Society of Scotland.
HSoS members and Strathclyde University students have free entry. Small charge applies otherwise.
Visit the website for more information and to register attendance.
Are you a secondary school teacher and interested in starting a German Club at your School? Join us for an online session hosted by Caroline and Sally, two of the Goethe Institut's GEMs (German Expert Mentors) and designed to introduce you to the essentials of running a German Club.
Discover what materials are available from the Goethe-Institut to support your club activities and suggested themes and topics for your club sessions.
Don't miss this opportunity to start a German Club and inspire your pupils to learn and enjoy the German language and culture!
Visit the website to register for the free online workshop.
In a live online conversation on Friday 27 February, Jad Salfiti (Independent journalist at ARTE and in the past among others BBC, Deutsche Well, Al Jazeera English) will speak to the Goethe-Institut about his career and experiences with learning German.
Visit the website for more information and to register to bring along your S2-S6 learners.
We’re delighted to confirm that the first face-to-face meeting for the TOIIS network will take place at SCILT’s base in The Ramshorn on Saturday 28 February, from 10:00am to 1:30pm. Not a member yet? Register to join!
This half-day event will include a presentation of Calciamo, an interdisciplinary project combining Italian and PE which was launched as a competition across Scottish schools in 2025. There will then be opportunities for attendees to work in groups to moderate resources they have created and brought along, as well as some discussion around SQA materials. Throughout the morning there will also be some fun activities, opportunities for networking (over coffee and pastries) … and plenty of Italian spoken!
Please visit the website using the link above to book your place (please register by Wednesday 25 February).
Full address:
The Ramshorn
98 Ingram Street
University of Strathclyde
G1 1EX
For car parking information, please refer to the University website.
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This session explores how languages teachers can create the conditions in which all students feel safe enough to speak.
Drawing on classroom practice and research-informed approaches presenter, Marie Massé, will focus on how to build confidence before performance, particularly for quieter and more anxious learners.
Visit the website for more information and to register for the free, online event.
Are you a native speaker of English? Are you studying EU languages? Maybe you’re interested in a career in languages but don’t know what options there are out there? If so, come and listen to a talk about one possible language career: conference interpreting.
European Commission staff will explain what conference interpretation is and discuss their own routes into the profession. They will talk about what qualifications and skills the role requires, what a typical working week entails, and answer any questions students may have.
The event is free and open to universities and senior phase language students in schools across the UK as the European Commission are keen to recruit English native speakers with a passion and talent for European languages.
Visit the website for more information and to register.
Do you want to integrate anti-racism approaches into your language lessons but are not sure where to start? Come along and join us on Wednesday 11 March (4.00-5.15pm) as we consider what we already know about anti-racist education and how we, as individuals and as a group, can start to engage with the anti-racist curriculum principles to move forward with ARE in languages education.
Visit the website (link above) to sign up for this free session.
Hinckley Island, Leicestershire
Registration for Language World 2026 is open!
Taking place 13-14 March in Leicestershire, the theme for the 2026 event is Collaboration at the heart of languages education.
The theme is deliberately broad to encourage all language educators – whatever their language or phase of teaching – to come along and join the action, so that we can grow professionally and, over time, inspire future generations to love their languages.
University of Edinburgh
An informal talk highlighting the opportunities which studying Chinese and engaging with China has to offer.
The evening will include time for discussion and informal networking over soft drinks and light refreshments.
Visit the website for more information and to register for the free event.
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