Hello community!
Since 2001, the European Commission and the Council of Europe have celebrated the European Day of Languages (EDL) on September 26.
This observance aims to raise awareness of Europe's linguistic diversity, advocate for cultural heritage and linguistic diversity, encourage language learning, and promote translation, interpretation, and other language-related professions.
Multilingualism is one of the founding principles of the European Union (EU) and a key element of Europe's cultural identity. The EU alone has 24 official languages, and it is estimated that more than 225 indigenous languages are spoken across the continent.
Nurturing knowledge of European languages helps develop successful connections between different linguistic groups, promotes intercultural understanding, and fosters more tolerant and empathetic societies. Additionally, speaking multiple languages increases your chances of starting a career in another EU country. Isn’t that appealing?
At OLS, you have the opportunity to do just that by accessing courses and materials to learn up to 29 European languages! Throughout September and October, the European Union has organised numerous events for you to participate in.
Check out the list of activities HERE to see what is happening around you and join the EDL 2024 celebrations!
The European Day of Language is celebrated all over Europe and is an example of how the European Union’s motto “United in Diversity” is put to action. This year, the team for this year’s European Day of Languages is “Languages for Peace”. Languages are the primary mode through which we communicate, and thus the main mode through which we can spread a pacifistic and respectful attitude towards our fellow human beings. By learning the languages of countries that you are visiting or temporarily living in (at least temporarily) you are part of an active effort in solidifying cultural relations between communities, creating a sense of unity.
So, try your hand at a unique language like Maltese! Maltese is somewhat of an anomaly in the catalogue of official languages of the European Union as the only semitic language in the European Union, and the only actively used language in the world which is semitic but uses a Latin script.
Happy European Day of Languages! :-)
Kris, OLS Community Manager – Maltese
Since 2001, the European Commission and the Council of Europe have celebrated the European Day of Languages (EDL) on September 26.
This observance aims to raise awareness of Europe's linguistic diversity, advocate for cultural heritage and linguistic diversity, encourage language learning, and promote translation, interpretation, and other language-related professions.
Multilingualism is one of the founding principles of the European Union (EU) and a key element of Europe's cultural identity. The EU alone has 24 official languages, and it is estimated that more than 225 indigenous languages are spoken across the continent.
Nurturing knowledge of European languages helps develop successful connections between different linguistic groups, promotes intercultural understanding, and fosters more tolerant and empathetic societies. Additionally, speaking multiple languages increases your chances of starting a career in another EU country. Isn’t that appealing?
At OLS, you have the opportunity to do just that by accessing courses and materials to learn up to 29 European languages! Throughout September and October, the European Union has organised numerous events for you to participate in.
Check out the list of activities HERE to see what is happening around you and join the EDL 2024 celebrations!
The European Day of Language is celebrated all over Europe and is an example of how the European Union’s motto “United in Diversity” is put to action. This year, the team for this year’s European Day of Languages is “Languages for Peace”. Languages are the primary mode through which we communicate, and thus the main mode through which we can spread a pacifistic and respectful attitude towards our fellow human beings. By learning the languages of countries that you are visiting or temporarily living in (at least temporarily) you are part of an active effort in solidifying cultural relations between communities, creating a sense of unity.
So, try your hand at a unique language like Maltese! Maltese is somewhat of an anomaly in the catalogue of official languages of the European Union as the only semitic language in the European Union, and the only actively used language in the world which is semitic but uses a Latin script.
Happy European Day of Languages! :-)
Kris, OLS Community Manager – Maltese