To support the 2019 Languages in the Mainstream competitions, particularly the Let Me Tell You a Story, Let Me Tell You in My Language competition for background speakers, the MLTAWA is holding a workshop at the Newman Siena Centre, Doubleview, on Wednesday, 24 April (10.00-11.30am) to support teachers/parents to assist students/children in entering the competition. […]
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Have you visited the MLTAWA Languages in the Mainstream facebook page?
The Modern Language Teachers Association of Western Australia has partnered with the State Government, through the Office of Multicultural Interests, to bring home the message that languages matter a lot. More than half the world speaks more than one language daily. Languages in the Mainstream is a project to promote a love of learning languages, […]
LITM Competitions 2018
There is something for all students in this year’s LITM Competitions. Our new submission process is easy and online. Submissions close mid-late Sept.
Language Resources at the State Library of Western Australia: Free PL
The State Library of Western Australia is celebrating the launch of the languages materials developed in collaboration with the Office of Multicultural Interests as part of the Sharing Our Multicultural Heritage – many cultures, many languages project by holding a free professional learning event for community language and modern language teachers. (Some of the MLTAWA […]
Workshop: “Let me tell you a story, let me tell you in my language”
MLTAWA is offering a holiday workshop for the “Let me tell you a story” competition for background language speakers. This workshop is a repeat of the ones offered on 24 and 28 May. Since the majority of last year’s entries were ebook entries, the focus of the workshops will be on entering the competition using the Book Creator […]
2018 Languages for My Future
Following the success of the 2017 event, we are once again inviting Year 10 students and their teachers to attend a “Languages for My Future” forum and panel discussion. Students will undoubtedly walk away feeling informed, inspired and motivated to choose a language course in their senior secondary years. Through a panel discussion, young people will share […]
Side by Side: Competition & Workshop for teachers
The Side by Side Competition is on again in 2018! We are running workshops for teachers who wish to integrate it into their existing teaching & learning program.
International Mother Language Day 2018
The Modern Language Teachers Association of WA warmly invites members and friends to start the year with a networking event, held on International Mother Language Day (IMLD), 21 February, at the State Library of WA, starting at 4pm. Celebrating IMLD is a perfect way to remind ourselves of the crucial role that language plays in education […]
Languages as a Life Changer Winners
Here are the stories of the Judge’s Choice Winners for the Languages as a Life Changer Competition. The four winners will be presented with their $100 prize at one of the Languages Week events to be held this week. You will no doubt find their personal stories inspirational and motivating. It’s not too late to share […]
