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title: "Routes into Languages: Words into Languages | Language Fest North West"
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# Routes into Languages: Words into Languages

## Be sure to add this to your calendar:

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Competition open from 26th January - 13th February. Voting opens on 14th February and runs until 27th February.

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What's your favourite word or phrase? Why is it your favourite?

 

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

1. 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).
2. Teachers must register their school using the button below.
3. On registration, teachers receive guidance, which includes the Padlet link.
4. 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).
5. Schools are then invited to vote for the best entry.
6. Teachers should organise the vote with their pupils in class by giving "thumbs up" to their favourite publications.

 

#### The Prize

##### First Place

£30 Amazon Voucher

 

##### 2x Runners-up

£20 Amazon Voucher

 

##### 5x Commended Entries

£10 Amazon Voucher

### Key Dates

###### 26th January 2026 - 13th February 2026

Teachers add entries to the Padlet (5 maximum)

###### 14th February 2026 - 27th February 2026

Teachers gather votes from pupils and add "thumb up" to their favourite.

[ Register Now! ](https://forms.office.com/e/Z8JGTL4bay)