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Video challenge for schools Vi elsker sprog (We love languages) followed by award ceremony

 Fair, 08 Aug 2023

An event which combines input from experts with a language campaign. Schools (primary, secondary and upper secondary) are invited to send a 30 s video promoting languages. They must include an explanation of why a particular language is interesting: "I love [language X] because...". See further information at www.ecml.dk. We will invite the winner in each category to the Europe House on 26 September to receive their prizes and attend a language celebration event there. Campaign videos will be displayed during the event. At the event experts from the language learning field will speak about the motivation behind language learning and teaching (German, French, English). The event will also feature readings of literature in foreign languages. Participants will also get a chance to try their skills in tongue twisters in foreign languages.

Target groups:  Language learners Children General public Young people (in general)

Organizer: European Commission w/ECML Denmark, Institut Francais
Estimated number of participants/people involved: 500
Contact Name: DGT-tallinn

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