An initiative of the Council of Europe, the European Day of Languages has been celebrated every year since 2011 in Vietnam, and every year since 2001 in all of the 47 EU member states.
The majority of the world’s population speaks at least two languages says the Goethe-Institut and it is believed that bilingualism and plurilingualism improves intercultural understanding.
However, here in Vietnam we are still somewhat behind many of our European cousins in terms of language acquisition.
From 8.30 am - 12.45 pm a conference open to scientists, linguists and teachers of foreign languages will be held at the Goethe-Institut facilities and in the afternoon a language festival for all to attend.
The day promises to be an interesting fun day filled with lively discussion, workshops and much much more for all those interested in the world of languages says the Goethe-Institut.
For more information please contact Mrs Do Thi Thuy at Tel: +84 4 37342251 or email ThiThuy.Do@Hanoi.goethe.org.
