European Day of Languages

The European Day of Languages celebrates the rich heritage of cultures and traditions embodied in all the languages of Europe. Being convinced that linguistic diversity is a tool for achieving greater intercultural understanding and a key element in the rich cultural heritage of our continent, the Council of Europe promotes plurilingualism in the whole of Europe.

At the initiative of the Council of Europe, Strasbourg, the European Day of Languages has been celebrated every year since 2001 on 26 September. The first European Day of Languages took place on 26 September 2001.

The general objectives of the European Day of Languages are:

• Alerting the public to the importance of language learning and diversifying the range of languages learnt in order to increase plurilingualism and intercultural understanding;
  
  
• Promoting the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of Europe, which must be preserved and fostered;
  
  
• Encouraging lifelong language learning in and out of school, whether for study purposes, for professional needs, for purposes of mobility or for pleasure and exchanges.
  
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