06 January 2011

Time is running out to find the winners of this year’s European Language Label, previously known as the European Award for Languages. If you are working on an innovative language learning project, make sure you apply for this prestigious award by 31 January 2011.

The Europe-wide initiative - organised in the UK by CILT, the National Centre for Languages - celebrates new ways to inspire and motivate language learners of all ages. Primary and secondary schools, adult education, business and community projects are all invited to apply.

Winning projects must provide an inspiration to others, be replicable and involve any language other than English. This year we would especially like to hear from projects that involve language learning as a preparation for work and language learning in the community.

Catherine Stead, European Language Label Project Manager at CILT said: “We’ve seen some really amazing projects submitted over the years and great enthusiasm from schools and the wider community.  This award gives schools the chance to show how language learning can be fun as well as being an invaluable life skill.”

Last year’s award winners included a primary schools project in Devon where pupils combined language learning with PE and a project where local businesses enabled pupils to use their language skills in a real-life business situation. This year’s focus for the awards is on languages that can be used in a career and on language learning in the community.

There are special prizes available, including the annual Mary Glasgow Award of £2000. Winners will attend a prize-giving ceremony in July at the new European Commission offices in London.

To find out more and to download an application form, visit www.cilt.org.uk/label

For further information contact:

Erika Cook,
CILT, the National Centre for Languages
Erika.cook@cilt.org.uk
020 7633 3312