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The European
Year of Languages 2001 was a joint Council of Europe and European
Commission initiative to promote multilingualism and a greater languages
capability across Europe. It was celebrated in 45 countries and
co-ordinated in the UK by CILT.
Report
A report on the success of the year, and the many activities that took place can be downloaded from the CILT site. The Speaking up for Languages report was presented to Sir Trevor McDonald on Europe Day, 9 May 2002, at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. For more details click here...
An Agenda for Languages
Also available, an Agenda for Languages, a document drawn up by CILT and partners during the year which outlines a way forward for policy and practice.
National Languages Forum
Set up by CILT as a result of EYL2001, the National Languages Forum provides a forum for the exchange of good practice in language policies in education, employment and civil society, and to have a consultative and promotional role in supporting the UK Agenda on languages and policy. You can join the National Languages forum and browse archives of previous discussions on the forum webpages at: http://www.mailbase.org.uk/lists/natlangs-forum/
European Day of Languages
The activites of the European Year of Languages continue annually through the celebration of the European Day of Languages on 26 September.
For further information about the European Year of Languages, the European Day of Languages, or the promotion of languages in general, e-mail edl@cilt.org.uk
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