IPPN

The European Award for Languages - the language label (EAL) is designed to recognise and endorse creative initiatives in language teaching and learning. It is awarded annually to a limited number of projects in each EU member country.

Applications are now invited for the 31st March 2006 deadline. The priorities for the European Award for Languages 2006 include:

• Initial and In-service Language Teacher Training
• Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)
• Languages in Transition Year
• Languages in Business

These priorities are not exclusive and a diverse range of projects with other perspectives are welcome to apply. Examples of winning projects can be found on our website http://www.leargas.ie/education/lingua/ell.html

There will also be an individual European Award for Languages in 2006 - the Language Ambassador of the Year- which will be awarded to the person who does most to promote language learning in the formal or non-formal sector. The deadline for application for the Language Ambassador of theYear Award is 30 April 2006.

f you require further information or an application form, please do not hesitate to contact us at languages@leargas.ie mailto:languages@leargas.ie or visit www.leargas.ie/education.