This page brings together European resources for teachers and educators working with languages. Find teaching materials, methodological guidance, language assessment frameworks, online language support and EU initiatives for schools and teachers.
Language teaching guidelines, methods and materials
- Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) – European School Education Platform
Guidelines for learning, teaching and assessing language proficiency - Teaching methods and tools – European School Education Platform
- EU-funded teaching materials from the European Centre for Modern Languages (ECML) – European School Education Platform
- Classroom activities, games and materials – European Centre for Modern Languages (ECML)
- Online Language Support – Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps
Free online language courses for programme participants
Awards and initiatives for schools and teachers
- European Language Label – Excellence in language teaching and learning
Recognition of creativity and innovation in language teaching and learning - European Innovative Teaching Award
Award recognising innovative teaching and learning practices - Juvenes Translatores
Annual translation contest for 17-year-old students
Inspiration for language teachers
In our podcast episode, Dutch teacher and educational content creator Najib Bauwens – known as Monsieur Nash – talks about his journey from the classroom to social media, where his short and creative teaching videos have reached a wide audience. He shares how innovative methods, including music and digital content, can bring languages to life and inspire teachers, learners and anyone interested in multilingualism.
Najib Bauwens, known as Monsieur Nash, during the recording of Episode 8 of the DGT podcast: Languages & Technology.
This page was last updated on 16 July 2026