#ThinkLanguages 2026 A4 Planning Handbook English - Flipbook - Page 18
#ThinkLanguages Planning Handbook 2026
#ThinkLanguages in
your Local Community
#ThinkLanguages is an opportunity to
Think Global and Act Local. Each year,
TY students and teachers are surprised
to learn just how many languages are
around them, with fellow students and
colleagues revealing language skills
they weren’t aware of!
Think Global, Act Local
Can you think of anyone who could play a part
in your #ThinkLanguages Week event?
> Conduct research to learn how many languages
are spoken by students in your school, or how
many students in your school are multilingual
> Speak to other students, parents – could someone
teach some phrases in their mother tongue,
demonstrate making a meal from their culture,
or play a traditional instrument?
> Investigate local businesses and community
groups – perhaps you can find someone who
could lead a workshop, or deliver a talk on
languages in their career
#ThinkLanguages
at Primary School
TY students participating in #ThinkLanguages
can visit a local primary school and show
younger pupils that learning a new language
in secondary school is fun and achievable.
Use some of our quick language tasters to
inspire and engage younger learners. For more
information on how to run a language taster
and for examples of fun ideas and games,
visit languagesconnect.ie/thinklanguages
TY Student Testimonial
(Thurles, Tipperary)
“My most memorable highlight was visiting
my local primary school. We brought with
us #ThinkLanguages highlighters, pens and
information booklets on France as part of our
French Taster lesson. We taught the students
a variety of French vocabulary in a fun and
active way. We finished our French Taster
class with French songs and a quiz. It was
a most enjoyable experience, one that I will
always cherish.”
Language Teacher Testimonial
(Nenagh, Tipperary)
“The primary school visit was a huge success.
It was lovely as teachers to observe our
students teaching using the methodologies we
had used with them over the previous 3 years
and almost seeing mini versions of ourselves
in action. Overall, a fantastic experience.”
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Stage 1: Recruit a Champion Team
Stage 2: Explore Resources & Opportunities
