(European) Week of Languages Whole School Bundle

Rather than celebrate just one European Day of Languages, this bundle provides resources and a program to celebrate all languages across the whole school for one week. The aim was to make pupils become more aware of our global community, the words they use and develop their enthusiasm for MFL.

The pack includes:

1. A tutor time activity for each day;
a. Where do languages come from?
b. Two whole class reading activities about the benefits and successes of languages learners
c. Why studying languages is good for your brain and your achievements.
d. An end of week quiz (adapted from TES user
**2. Why Study Languages? Assembly (Adapted from TES user louisahoff- free) **
3. A differentiated starter/plenary activity for 19 different subjects suitable for ks3, ks4 and ks5 “Match up the word to its language origin” + a bonus activity or video - approx 10mins per subject. Pupils really enjoyed studying the entymology of words!
4. A few register slides for pupils to answer in one of many languages for all lessons.
5. Two slides used to promote the week with all activities happening around school listed for parents and tutor time the week before Our D& T dept. created a signpost of distances of some European capital cities, the canteen themed a meal for a country each day and all staff were encouraged to talk about their experiences of travel languages during the week.
6. A crossword treasure hunt template for pupils to find out information from various teachers Use any online crossword creator to create your own questions and solutions for your school.
7. Various posters and display ideas
**8. A slide to promote a European Food Festival. **