Language Trends Ireland, a report commissioned by PPLI and British Council Ireland on behalf of the Department of Education and Youth, was launched in May. This report examines modern foreign language provision, uptake, and learner attitudes across post-primary schools in Ireland. Details including the full report are available here>>

PPLI/Languages Connect is seeking to recruit an Education Officer for its primary programme. The candidate for this role should be a qualified primary school teacher with strong project management skills and competence in a foreign language. Apply by Tuesday 2 June. Read more>>

PPLI/Languages Connect is offering primary teachers and principals a valuable opportunity to conduct a funded, one-week observation of teaching practice in a primary school in the south of France, during autumn 2026. Apply by Monday 8 June. Further information can be found here>>

Do you teach, or know students, who speak Arabic at home? Fully-funded online language classes for Leaving Certificate Arabic are now open for registration. Students entering 5th year in September 2026 can register. Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis. Register here>>

Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) from across Ireland joined PPLI/Languages Connect recently to engage in collaborative discussions around the promotion and uptake of languages at third level. Funding is available to HEIs to support this aim with applications for the 2026/27 academic year now open! Apply by Friday 19 June here>>

Read about PPLI’s participation in the ECML project Pluriliteracies for Global Citizenship, exploring deeper learning, global citizenship and pluriliteracies in language education. Discover how European collaboration is informing the development of PPLI’s upcoming CLIL Toolkit and supporting innovative language teaching in Ireland. Read more>>

In the latest InTouch article, Opening doors to languages, Dr Francesca La Morgia reflects on progress in modern foreign languages at primary, highlighting how programmes including Say Yes to Languages and teacher language upskilling build confidence and inspire curiosity in languages and cultures. Read more>>

Confirmation emails for Say Yes to Languages 2026/27 applicants are being sent to schools this week. If your school applied, please check your inbox and keep an eye out for further updates. Remember to check your spam folders! For more information on Say Yes to Languages, click here>>

Margo Lukometz’s language learning journey is shaped by discovery, migration, and curiosity. Through trying, letting go, and choosing what resonates, she shows how languages can deepen communication while strengthening identity, connection, and a sense of belonging. Read more>>

Cuir Fáilte Roimh Theangacha’ - tá an pacáiste ar fáil i nGaeilge anois. Cruthaíodh é chun cheiliúradh a dhéanamh ar chúig bliana de Cuir Fáilte Roimh Theangacha, agus dearadh é le húsáid go héasca agus chun tacú le múinteoirí tabhairt faoi na gníomhaíochtaí go muiníneach. Tuilleadh eolais anseo>>

Discover an episode of the MFL Teachers Talk podcast that explores diversity and inclusion in the MFL classroom. Teachers discuss key challenges and opportunities, alongside practical strategies to support inclusive learning in diverse classroom contexts. Tune in for an insightful discussion and ideas that you can apply directly to your classroom practice. Read more>>