π Celebrated every year on September 26 at the initiative of Council of Europe (launched in 2001).
β¨ Main objectives:
- To encourage lifelong learning of more languages.
- To highlight the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of Europe.
- To increase understanding of the importance of language skills for personal development, career fulfillment and intercultural dialogue.
π Interesting facts:
- In Europe, there is talk of over 200 languages.
- 24 of them are official languages of the European Union.
- About half of EU residents speak at least two languages.
π How is it noted?:
- Exhibitions, competitions, board games, language games and meetings with native speakers of different languages are organized in schools, universities, libraries and cultural institutes.
- Posters, quizzes and creative projects related to different European languages and cultures are often made.