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On Friday, September 25, 2026, languages could be heard at GJAR a little more intensely than usual. Classrooms, corridors, the entrance hall and the school canteen became places where different languages and cultures met. The European Day of Languages is celebrated every year on September 26. It was established on the initiative of the Council of Europe in cooperation with the European Commission and since 2001 has drawn attention to Europe's rich linguistic diversity, promoting multilingualism and mutual understanding between people of different cultures.
This day reminded us that we do not learn languages just for grades or vocabulary. We have never had as many opportunities to study, travel and work in different European countries as we do today. Foreign languages open doors to the world and help us better understand the people around us. This very idea was at the heart of the European Day of Languages at our school.
What was on the program?
- Information in the entrance hall: Panels and presentations on the European Day of Languages, European countries and their languages welcomed everyone as soon as they entered the school.
- Language relay: A fun knowledge competition in English, German, French and Russian, in which 39 second- and third-year students took part. It tested their knowledge, quick thinking and teamwork.
- A journey through Europe in the school canteen: First-year students and the student council prepared interactive stations about Portugal, Spain and Italy. As part of peer learning, they introduced these countries to their schoolmates through language, flags, cities, landmarks and a tasting of typical dishes.
- Language detectives in lessons: Through quizzes, games and investigations, students explored German, the differences between German, Swiss and Austrian German, the Romance languages, non-standard French and the six Slavic languages written in Cyrillic. Fourth-year students learned about the symbols of France and its overseas territories in a lesson with a French language assistant.
- Survey on an interactive poster: Wise students could advise others on how to learn a foreign language well. It turned out that there are many recipes – just as many as there are ways to get to a language. The answers were original, practical and often funny. We recommend them – you may find among them exactly the inspiration you are looking for!
You can get a feel for the atmosphere of this interesting day in the attached photo gallery.
Foreign Languages Department
