26 SeptemberEuropean Day of Languages

There are over 225 indigenous languages in Europe, without including languages which have spread on the continent through migration.

The specific aims of the European Day of Languages are:

• to raise awareness of the importance of language learning in order to increase plurilingualism and intercultural understanding;
• to promote the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of Europe;
• to encourage lifelong language learning in and out of school.

The dedicated website, which is available in 39 languages, provides details of the hundreds of events taking place in celebration, as well as a wide variety of resources and activities for everyone interested in languages and language learning.

In addition, a new app, created specifically for 2020, encourages users to carry out a series of language challenges, thereby developing further competence and confidence in using different languages.