Your Language Counts!
„Your Language Counts! All languages matter in a multilingual society, starting in school.”
With this project, we want to promote heritage language education in schools across Europe. We support the integration and learning success of multilingual pupils by strengthening their mother tongue.
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Register! | Your Language Counts! – Konferenz
With keynote speeches, expert panels, and interactive workshops, the conference offers a dynamic platform for dialogue, knowledge sharing, and professional networking.We look forward to welcoming you to this important event.
Important!
If you want to know more details about our conference programme or want to register for a workshop (open mid December 2025), you can do so on University Duisburg-Essen's website:
YLC: Registration
Information session and Q&A
We warmly invite you to an online information session and Q&A (16th, 17th of October/ 13th, 14th of November) where we will present the project in more detail and open a dialogue about the current linguistic landscape in your area. This will be an opportunity to share perspectives, identify challenges, and explore potential collaborations.
Sessions
Events
Come with us on our journey and join our events. Our next big event is the "Your Language Counts!" Conference in Essen (Germany). Save the date: 22nd-23rd January 2026. Read more about the programme here.
Events
Benefits of the Heritage Language Education
Curious about why students should receive Heritage Language Education (HLE) and the benefits it brings? Our latest article dives into the transformative impact of HLE on students' academic performance, cultural identity, and cognitive development. Discover how embracing their heritage language can open doors to a richer, more connected future. Don't miss out on these insights—read the full article to learn more!
Partner of Your Language Counts!
In this project, we collaborate with a diverse group of partners. These organizations and individuals bring unique expertise, perspectives, and resources to our project. Our common goal is to promote heritage language teaching in Europe and raise awareness of its positive impact on the integration and academic success of multilingual pupils.
Partner