Routes into Languages: Words into Languages
Be sure to add this to your calendar:
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Routes into Languages want to know!
What you'll be doing
Pupils will need to give their favourite word or phrase in a foreign language (any language) and write 50 words in English to explain why it is their favourite.
Pupils are encouraged to be creative in form and illustration.
Competition Structure
- Schools must organise their own in-house competition to select the best 5 entries. These will be entered in the formal competition. (5 entries per school maximum).
- Teachers will submit their pupils' entries to Padlet directly using a password.
- Teachers should enter pupils' submission with the following format:
Entry number, Year group of entry, name of school (for example: Entry 1, Year 8, Hogwarts). - Schools are then invited to vote for the best entry.
- Teachers should organise the vote with their pupils in class by giving "thumbs up" to their favourite publications.
The Prize
More information coming soon!
Key Dates
26th January 2026 - 6th February 2026
Teachers add entries to the Padlet (5 maximum)
9th February 2026 - 27th February 2026
Teachers gather votes from pupils and add "thumb up" to their favourite.