By: M.G. and L.E. Course 6B
The European Day of Languages is observed on 26 September, as proclaimed by the Council of Europe on 6 december 2001, at the end of the European Year of Languages (2001), which had been jointly organised by the Council of Europe and the European Union. Its aim is to encourage language learning across Europe.
Why do we celebrate European Day of Languages?
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;
- promote the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of Europe;
- encourage lifelong language learning in and out of school.
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