The European Language Label is a European Commission initiative which recognises creative and inventive projects to improve the quality of language teaching and learning. Language projects from any institution are welcome to apply.  Projects should be innovative, effective and replicable. The priorities for 2012 are:

• Languages for Employability and Competitiveness
• Language Learning using New Technologies
• The Multilingual Classroom – enhancing language and intercultural learning

These priorities are not exclusive, and all projects, both large and small scale, are welcome to apply.

Closing date for applications: Friday, 30 March 2012, 4pm

Application forms and further information available from www.leargas.ie/ell

Language Ambassador of the Year 2012

The Language Ambassador of the Year award recognises outstanding work and initiatives by individuals to promote language learning. It is part of the European Language Label, which is a European Commission initiative.  The purpose of this award is to recognise the achievements of those individuals involved in the teaching and promotion of languages from any sector. Examples could include - a person who encourages language learning within their community, or someone who creates awareness of other languages in society.

The priorities for 2012 are:

• Languages for Employment
• Inter-generational Language Learning
  

However, priorities are not exclusive, and all applications will be carefully considered.

Closing date for applications: Friday, 30 March 2012, 4pm

Application forms and further information available from www.leargas.ie/ell

We have enclosed posters advertising the awards and would be grateful if you could display these posters on a notice board.

If you have any queries, or require further information or application forms please contact languages@leargas.ie or telephone 01 887 1263.

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