#ThinkLanguages 2026 A4 Planning Handbook English - Flipbook - Page 30
Research Manager
Champion Team Captain
This role is all about investigating which languages
are spoken in your school and local area and how they
can enhance your #ThinkLanguages Week event.
This role is about leadership, setting an example
and supporting all members of the Champion Team
to make your event as exciting and successful as
it can be.
Tasks and responsibilities:
> Conduct research to learn how many languages
are spoken by students in your school, or how
many students in your school are multilingual
> Research any people or organisations in your local
area, such as universities, businesses, or clubs, that
offer services through modern foreign languages, and
work with the Activities Manager to reach out and
invite them to your event
> Find ways to showcase the data you’ve collected at
your event, e.g. through posters, or a presentation,
with interesting facts about languages in your school
> Find local shops or restaurants in your area that may
want to contribute to the #ThinkLanguages event,
e.g. Italian restaurant, Brazilian shop, etc.
> The Scheduling Manager and Activities Manager may
need your help in sourcing speakers and arranging
times for them; be sure to share your research
findings with the Champion Team!
Tasks and responsibilities:
> Get the Champion Team together often to discuss
the event and the tasks that need to be completed
> Create a positive attitude and environment within
the #ThinkLanguages Champion Team
> Be a spokesperson for the event in your school,
getting other students and teachers excited
for the event
> Work closely with, and be the main point of
contact for the supporting teachers
> Be approachable to all other team members
> Keep track of event and competition deadlines
> Promote Individual Poster Competition among
the wider year group
> Plan and organise your Champion Team
Vlog Competition entry
