What is the European Award for Languages?
The European Award for Languages recognises creative ways to improve the quality of language teaching, motivate students and make the best of available resources. If you are involved in an innovative language-learning project, why not apply for an Award? The Award is a Europe-wide initiative supported by the European Commission through the Transversal programme. CILT, the National Centre for Languages, assisted by an advisory group, is the UK coordinator of the initiative which has recognised over 1,000 innovative projects across Europe since the end of its pilot phase in 1999. Projects applying for a UK Award can involve any language other than English and must be based in the UK. Award-winning projects provide a potential source of inspiration for others, in different languages, contexts and even different countries. To date, over 130 UK projects have proved that such criteria can be met and that creative thinking can lead to improved teaching provision and learner achievement. Read