Association for Language Learning

📚 Introducing the Primary Languages Show 2026! 🌍

The Primary Languages Conference has a new format this year and is now the Primary Languages Show — bringing you an exciting collection of presentations, resources and opportunities to connect with fellow primary language teachers.

🎥 10 video presentations – the Primary Languages Journey, see programme: www.tinyurl.com/plprog26

All ticket holders will have access to 10 presentations from experienced teachers with a wealth of expertise in teaching languages to young learners.

Each presentation is 20–30 minutes and can be watched as many times as you like, right through to 31 January 2027.

💬 You can also comment on the presentations, ask questions and share ideas, with presenters and other attendees able to join the conversation.

📅 Videos available from Monday 5 October

But that's not all!

🏫 Virtual Exhibition – explore resources from 12 primary language publishers and resource providers.

💻 Live Fringe Event – Thursday 26 November, 7.00–8.30pm via Zoom
Meet the presenters, discuss the presentations, share ideas, network in breakout rooms and enjoy greater interaction with fellow attendees.

✨ The Primary Languages Show is a primary languages event not to be missed!

Find out more and book your place: www.tinyurl.com/plsconf26

🍂 October Events with ALL

A new month brings plenty of opportunities for language teachers to connect, learn and celebrate languages and cultures! 🌍🗣️

📅 1 October | 3:45 - 4:45pm
ALL East Sussex Primary Hub – Online
A great opportunity for primary language teachers to connect and share ideas.
📧 Email [email protected] to sign up.

🍎 5 October
World Teachers’ Day
Join us in celebrating the unique and vital role teachers play around the world. 🌎👩‍🏫👨‍🏫

📅 7 October | 4:00 - 5:30pm
ALL Portsmouth Primary Hub – Online
Featuring updates from the British Council on Erasmus+ opportunities for schools, plus an inspiring presentation from Danielle Dion-Jones.

📅 7–8 October
La Nuit Blanche 🇫🇷
A celebration of art, music and theatre in Paris.

📅 10 October | 10:00am - 12:30pm
ALL Manchester: Welcome Event for FLAs, ECTs & Trainees
📍 Withington Girls’ School, Manchester
A welcoming event for Foreign Language Assistants, Early Career Teachers and Trainee Teachers.

🇪🇸 12 October – La Fiesta Nacional
Celebrate Spain’s National Day and discover more about Día de la Hispanidad.

💡 14 October | 4:00 - 5:00pm
Creativity Special Interest Group (SIG) – Online
Join language teachers from across the world to share creative ideas and inspiration for the MFL classroom.

📅 16 October | 5:00 -7:00pm
ALL Yorkshire and Humber Branch Language Teachers’ Network – First Event
📍 University of Sheffield, 38 Mappin Street, G11 – Workroom 02
🎤 Speaker: Erica Sánchez Escobar
Topic: Motivation and Engagement
RSVP by Monday 12 October: [email protected]

📅 19 October | 6:30 -7:30pm
ALL Primary SIG: Decolonising the Primary Language Curriculum – Online
With October marking Black History Month, this session will share practical ideas for celebrating diversity and broadening perspectives in the language classroom.

👉 Find out more and to register via the ALL website: https://buff.ly/jLbjahe

📚 A new school year is the perfect time to invest in your professional development and your language-teaching community!

Become a member of the Association for Language Learning (ALL) and connect with language professionals across the UK. Share ideas, exchange expertise, discover new resources and stay connected with the latest developments in language education.

ALL members value the opportunity to:

✨ Build a strong professional network
✨ Share ideas and classroom practice
✨ Access CPD, resources and inspiration
✨ Keep up with developments across the languages sector
✨ Be part of a welcoming and supportive community

🎓 Join ALL this back-to-school season and use code BACKTOSCHOOL10.

👉 Become an ALL member: https://www.all-languages.org.uk/join/become-a-member/

💬 Wondering what ALL membership can offer you?

Read our members testimonials: https://www.all-languages.org.uk/join/member-testimonials/

Hear from ALL member: Jenni Bindon

The Language World 2027 Submission Portal is now open.

Last year Tanya’s paper submission for Language World Conference was successful. You are invited now to submit your own idea for a session!

Language World is ALL’s annual Conference, professional learning, refreshment and development event. It is a much-awaited two-day event each year for teachers of all languages and attracts hundreds of participants from across different areas of languages education both from the UK and from further afield.

The theme of Language World 2027 is A Lifelong Love of Languages: Connecting Cultures, Empowering Voices

Submission deadline is 23:59(GMT) on Tuesday 3 November 2026

Further information on the Language World website www.language-world.co.uk

Back to school is the perfect time to invest in you and your professional community! 🌍

Join the Association for Language Learning (ALL) and connect with a nationwide community of language teachers and professionals who share ideas, experience, inspiration and support.

Our members tell us that ALL helps them:
✨ Build valuable professional networks
✨ Discover new ideas, resources and CPD
✨ Stay up to date with developments in language education
✨ Share expertise and good practice
✨ Feel part of a welcoming community

And for a limited time, use BACKTOSCHOOL10 when you join! Please note this code expires 31/10/2026

👉 Become an ALL member: https://www.all-languages.org.uk/join/become-a-member/
💬 Want to know what membership is really like? Read our member testimonials: https://www.all-languages.org.uk/join/member-testimonials/

Read ALL member Vincent Everett's testimonial.

📚 Are you training to become a language teacher?

Join ALL London for our Welcome Event for Trainee Language Teachers, a FREE, friendly opportunity to meet fellow trainee teachers, connect with the ALL team and find out what support and opportunities are available to you.

📅 Monday 28 September 2026
🕟 Arrive from 4.30 pm | Event: 5.00–6.00 pm
📍 Room 349, Senate House, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HU

What to expect:
✨ Meet other London-based trainee language teachers
✨ A short, non-cringey icebreaker
✨ Quickfire teaching tips
✨ Insights from London-based language institutes
✨ Hear from experienced primary and secondary teachers
✨ A free Top Teaching Tips booklet
✨ Refreshments and a relaxed, informal atmosphere
✨ Meet Professor Anna Lise Gordon, Former President of ALL

Whether you're just starting your training or nearly qualified, this event is for YOU!

🎟️ Places are limited, so reserve your FREE place now:
Book on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/all-london-reception-for-trainee-teachers-2026-tickets-1993167891819

🌍 European Day of Languages – 26 September 2026

Every year on 26 September, Europe celebrates the European Day of Languages, established in 2001 at the joint initiative of the Council of Europe and the European Commission. https://edl.ecml.at/en/

The day celebrates the rich diversity of languages and encourages people of all ages to discover and learn languages, whether through formal education or alongside it.

With around 700 million citizens across the Council of Europe’s 46 member states, languages play an important role in bringing people together. Linguistic diversity is a powerful means of fostering intercultural understanding and is a fundamental part of Europe’s rich cultural heritage. 🌍❤️

✍️ And this year, there are even more words to celebrate!
ALL European Day of Languages Writing Competition 2026

As part of the UK Year of Reading, this year’s competition encourages young people to explore the impact and power of writing a personal message to someone else.
💬 The theme is: “A few words that mean so much”

The competition is open to anyone of school age, anywhere in the UK, writing in any language.

What are the few words that mean so much to you? Who would you write them to? And which language would you choose?

📝 Entries must be submitted by post.
👉 Find out more: https://www.all-languages.org.uk/events/all-event/north-east-event/all-annual-writing-competition-for-european-day-of-languages-2026/

🌍 New term, new connections, new opportunities!

As the new school year gets underway, why not invest in your professional community?

The Association for Language Learning (ALL) brings together language professionals from across the UK, creating a space to connect with colleagues, exchange ideas, share good practice and continue developing your practice.

✨ With ALL membership, you can:

🔹 Build your professional network
🔹 Share ideas, experiences and good practice
🔹 Access CPD, resources and professional opportunities
🔹 Keep up with the latest developments in language education
🔹 Connect with colleagues who understand the rewards and challenges of working in languages

Whether you're new to teaching, an established teacher or working in another language education role, there’s a place for you in the ALL community.

🎓 Back-to-school offer: join ALL using code BACKTOSCHOOL10 and start the new year connected!👉https://www.all-languages.org.uk/join/become-a-member/

💬 Want to know what membership is really like? Read what ALL members have to say about being part of the association:👉 https://www.all-languages.org.uk/join/member-testimonials/

And hear from ALL Alex Havers about her experience.

🌍 Start the new school year by investing in your professional community.

For language professionals, having a network of colleagues to connect with, exchange ideas with and learn from can make a real difference.

The Association for Language Learning (ALL) brings together language professionals from across the UK, creating opportunities to:

🔹 Expand your professional network
🔹 Exchange ideas and share good practice
🔹 Access CPD, resources and professional inspiration
🔹 Keep up to date with developments in language education
🔹 Connect with colleagues who understand the opportunities and challenges of our profession

Whether you’re new to teaching or an experienced language professional, ALL provides a community where you can learn, contribute and build meaningful professional connections.

🎓 Back-to-school offer: use BACKTOSCHOOL10 when you join ALL: https://www.all-languages.org.uk/join/become-a-member/

💬 But don’t just take our word for it…

Read our member testimonials to discover what ALL members value about being part of the association: https://www.all-languages.org.uk/join/member-testimonials/

And hear from ALL member Adam Lamb about his experience.

🌍📚 A new school year is the perfect time to invest in your professional development and your language-teaching community!

Become a member of the Association for Language Learning (ALL) and connect with language professionals across the UK. Share ideas, exchange expertise, discover new resources and stay connected with the latest developments in language education.

ALL members value the opportunity to:

✨ Build a strong professional network
✨ Share ideas and classroom practice
✨ Access CPD, resources and inspiration
✨ Keep up with developments across the languages sector
✨ Be part of a welcoming and supportive community

🎓 Join ALL this back-to-school season and use code BACKTOSCHOOL10.

👉 Become an ALL member: https://www.all-languages.org.uk/join/become-a-member/

💬 Wondering what ALL membership can offer you?

Read our members testimonials: https://www.all-languages.org.uk/join/member-testimonials/

Hear from ALL Corporate member: Bethan McHugh