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European Day of Languages 2026
Celebrate European Day of Languages with Languagenut! European Day of Languages takes place on 26th September, celebrating the rich diversity of languages and cultures across Europe. It’s a great opportunity to encourage students to step beyond the language they are...
Back To School
Free French, Spanish and German Primary Resources Start the school year with a language-learning boost! We've created a selection of fun "Back to School" primary activities to help your students review key vocabulary and get excited about speaking a new language...
Bastille Day 2026
What if your students could experience the tensions that led to the French Revolution instead of simply reading about them? Our interactive Bastille Day simulation puts learners at the heart of France in 1789, where they must manage resources, negotiate in simple...
New Exam Skills on Languagenut!
Build confident, Exam-Ready Linguists! We’ve introduced a wide range of new exam skills content across Secondary French, Spanish and German, designed to support students preparing for a range of qualifications. With expanded topics and a broader range of exam-style...
World Cup 2026
French, Spanish and German Primary and Secondary Resources! The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted across three countries for the first time in history. These free French, Spanish and German resources provides key vocabulary, cultural context and ready-to-use activity...
Cannes Film Festival
French, Spanish and German Secondary Downloadable Resources! Wanting to add a bit of sparkle to your lesson? To coincide with the Cannes Film Festival this May, our new Film Festival fashion resources bring the glamour of the red carpet straight into the classroom,...
May Day 2026
French, Spanish and German Primary Downloadable Resources! We’re celebrating May Day with a set of fun resources in French, German, and Spanish! From cultural traditions to key vocabulary and interactive activities, these materials are designed to help students...
New External View on Languagenut!
Unlocking Languagenut’s External View: What School Leaders Need to Know When leadership teams, inspectors or finance staff need to understand how languages are being taught and learned in your school, quick access to reliable data is essential. Languagenut’s External...
World Art Day
French and Spanish Primary Downloadable Resources! World Art Day (15th April) is a fantastic opportunity for language teachers to blend language, culture and creativity. Art gives learners an immediate way to connect with other countries and cultures through colour,...
World Health Day
French and Spanish Secondary Downloadable Resources! World Health Day is coming up on 7th April 2026, and this year’s theme, “Together for Science” is the perfect opportunity to spark curiosity in the language classroom. The campaign encourages people around the world...
Easter
French, Spanish, German and Italian Primary Downloadable Resources! Easter is a time of renewal, celebration, and fun-filled traditions enjoyed around the world. From egg hunts to chocolate treats, this festive season offers a fantastic opportunity to introduce...
International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate women and girls and the positive impact they have had on the world. All around the globe, women from different countries and cultures have helped shape education, science, creativity and leadership. Learning languages...
World Book Day
Free French, Spanish and German Primary Resources World Book Day is one of our favourite moments in the school calendar. At Languagenut, we love any excuse to celebrate stories, and this week is the perfect opportunity to show how beautifully books and language...
Pancake Day/Mardi Gras
French, Spanish and German Downloadable Resources! The day before Ash Wednesday is celebrated in different ways worldwide. Here's a resource package that can teach students about two of them: Pancake Day and Mardi Gras. Pancake Recipe Fill-in-the-Gap: In this...
Valentine’s Day
French, Spanish and German Downloadable Resources! Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to bring a little love into language learning! Whether your students are in primary or secondary school, themed activities can make lessons more engaging while helping them...
Winter Olympics 2026
French, Spanish and German Secondary Downloadable Resources! The Winter Olympics are full of exciting sports, icy challenges and unforgettable moments. From athletes racing at top speed to surprising slips and funny falls, there is always something to watch and enjoy....
Scottish Languages Week 2026
🏴 Twist Your Tongue This Scottish Languages Week! 🏴 Celebrating languages through fun, sound and silliness! Scottish Languages Week (2nd-6th February) is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the rich variety of languages spoken in Scotland and around the...
International Day of Education 2026: The Power of Youth in Co-Creating Education
For 2026, the focus is “The power of youth in co-creating education” - recognising that young people are not just learners, but active agents of change who should be involved in shaping the systems designed for them. Youth make up more than half of the world’s...
Why Choosing a Language at GCSE Is One of the Smartest Decisions a Pupil Can Make
When pupils begin to choose their GCSE options, it can feel like a defining moment. With a wide range of subjects available and changes to accountability measures over recent years, languages can sometimes be overlooked. However, studying a language at GCSE remains...
German Language Week 2026
Primary and Secondary German Downloadable Resources! To mark German Language Week (19th to 24th January), we've put together a series of exciting resources that highlight the rich culture of German-speaking countries. From music, artists and iconic films to vibrant...
Languagenut Classroom Posters
Creating a positive language-learning environment goes beyond the screen. Visual reminders in the classroom can motivate students, reinforce good habits, and highlight the real-world value of learning languages. To support teachers, we’ve created three free, printable...
Languagenut Festive Blog 2025
To celebrate the festive season and support you through the final weeks of term, we’ve created a collection of free festive-themed language resources for you to use in your classroom. These materials are designed to be simple, engaging and ready to use, helping you...
Halloween in Germany
Halloween in Germany is becoming more and more popular, especially among children and teenagers. On October 31st, chilren dress up as ghosts, witches, or monsters and go from house to house saying, “Süßes oder Saures!” (“Trick or treat!”) to collect sweets. Shops sell...
Day of The Dead
Vámanos a México, chicos...it’s time for the Day of the Dead, an enormous festival from Mexico brought to worldwide fame through Disney’s blockbuster ‘Coco.’ We have made a collection of new resources to show the richness of this holiday, uniquely mixing Christian and...
Spooky Fun Meets French Culture
Did you know that Halloween in France is still quite a new celebration? Halloween only became visible in the 1990s, mainly thanks to American influence in media and advertising. Shops sometimes decorate with pumpkins and spooky displays, and schools or local...
European Day of Languages 2025
The European Day of Languages, celebrated on the 26th of September, is a chance to explore some of the dozens of languages spoken on the continent. One of the most linguistically diverse regions of the world, these resources will open your students up to the huge...
Bastille Day
A French themed day or week can be a fantastic way to immerse your students in French culture, and Bastille Day is a perfect opportunity! There are a multitude of engaging activities that can be organised and to help you get started, we;ve designed a bundle of French...
Wimbledon
French, Spanish and German Primary Downloadable Resources! Game. Set Match? Or how about some strawberries and cream instead? No matter whether you're a star athlete or an avid spectator, we have this set of Wimbledon resources for you to use in your next MFL class to...
German Language Week 2025
Primary and Secondary German Downloadable Resources! To celebrate German Language Week (17th-21st March), we’ve created a fun and educational word search featuring 10 famous landmarks in Germany. Whether you’re learning the language or simply exploring the beauty of...
Six Nations
French, Spanish, German and Italian Primary Downloadable Resources! Tie up your laces and pull up your knee socks, it's time for the annual Six Nations rugby tournament, played between the British Isles nationals, France and Italy! We have put together a collection of...
Languages Week Scotland 2025
French, German, Spanish, German and Italian Primary, Secondary and Higher Downloadable Resources! As we celebrate Languages Week Scotland, we turn our focus to this year’s theme: “Our Multilingual Futures”. In an increasingly interconnected world, learning another...
International Day of Education 2025: AI and education – Preserving human agency in a world of automation
Every year on January 24th, the world comes together to celebrate the International Day of Education. This day recognises the critical role education plays in fostering peace, economic growth, and sustainable development. For 2025, the theme, "AI and Education:...
Chinese New Year 2025
French, Spanish, German and Mandarin Downloadable Resources! As Chinese New Year comes back around again, we have created a new and updated set of resources that can be used alongside our posts from 2022 to teach your students about a holiday celebrated by over 1.5...
Saving Lost Languages
Saving Lost Languages: How Communities and Linguists Bring Them Back to Life Within the next 80 years, half of the seven thousand languages on earth are expected to die. Language death is a very common phenomenon, but that does not make it a natural one. Just as the...
New Year’s Eve 2025
French, Spanish and German Downloadable Resources! To welcome in 2025, we have collated a pack of resources to help teach your students about how different countries around the world ring in the New Year! Fill in the Gaps: In this resource, aimed at GCSE students,...
New GCSE Vocabulary
French, German and Spanish Downloadable Resources! When the new GCSE specifications were released for French, German and Spanish, the Exam Boards provided teachers with both the full vocab lists, as well as an interactive tool that teachers could use to help navigate...
Paris Olympics 2024
French, Spanish and German Downloadable Resources! ¡On your marks. Get Set. GO!! The 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games are are about to begin, and we have a range of language resources for all budding athletes wanting to get involved in some sporting...
Los Sanfermines 2024
Spanish Downloadable Resources!¡Olé! As the attention of Spain returns to Los Sanfermines once again this July, we’ve got a bundle of Spanish resources ready for A-Level students.Los Sanfermines is one of Spain’s most iconic festivals. The Running of the Bulls...
Euros 2024
French, Spanish and German Downloadable Resources!French Resources HERESpanish Resources HEREGerman Resources HERE⚽ What's Included? ⚽ 1. Country Names and Flags Matching Game: Learn the names of European countries in French, German, and Spanish. 2....
Women’s World Cup 2023
The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup is starting on July 20th and to get your students excited, here are some activities to get to know the teams! ⚽️ Primary Resources Activity One: Flashcards For the first activity, split your class into pairs or small groups. Students...
