European Day of Languages

Less than an hour

Novice

Course details

The European Day of Languages aims to raise awareness of how important language learning is and why it’s worth preserving Europe’s rich linguistic heritage. It’s a celebration of the incredible variety of languages, the unique cultures they reflect, and the importance of plurilingualism.

Did you know?

Many of these languages can be explored through the Online Language Support (OLS) platform - whether you want to practise a language you already know or discover a new one!

Target audience

OLS users, language learners, and everyone curious about languages.

Learning objectives

Discover surprising facts, idiomatic expressions, or anecdotes about different European languages.
Explore the linguistic diversity and cultural richness of Europe.
Inspire the desire to practise or learn a language with OLS.

Offered by

This content is offered by the European Commission. The European Commission is the European Union's politically independent executive arm. It is alone responsible for drawing up proposals for new European legislation, and it implements the decisions of the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union.