The European Centre for Modern Languages (ECML) recruits trainees twice a year for a paid training period of 6 months. The main role of the ECML, which is a body of the Council of Europe, is to serve in general the implementation of language policies and the promotion of innovative approaches to […]
Foreign language learning increases among EU students
The majority of pupils in primary and secondary education in the EU study at least one foreign language: in 2021, this consisted of 86.3% of pupils in primary education, 98.5% of students in lower secondary and 91.0% in upper secondary education. In 2021, 61.0% of students in upper secondary general education (ISCED level 34) studied […]
European Day of Languages 2023
Today, 26 September, we would like to celebrate the European Day of Languages with all of you. The European Day of Languages (EDL) is an annual initiative held every 26 September involving numerous language institutions, associations, universities and, in particular, schools. This day, which has been celebrated since 2001, is a unique opportunity to raise […]
Linguistic Services Processing Assistant Position in the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union
The Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union was established in 1994 to provide translation services for the various bodies of the European Union. It is based in Luxembourg. Since its establishment, the Centre’s workload has increased considerably, and it now employs around 200 staff. To meet the needs of the Translation Support […]
Demokritus University of Thrace: Associated Professor in “Cognitive and Language Development”
Description The Democritus University of Thrace (Alexandropolis, Greece) offers an Associate Professor position in the field of Cognitive and Linguistic Development. The profile of the candidate will be that of a senior researcher. The contract is permanent and full time, with 40 hours per week. Requierements An excellent knowledge of the Greek language is required. […]
Lecturer Position in Spanish Language
Job Description The purpose of the Educator Track Scheme is to attract, nurture, and retain suitably qualified and highly effective faculty members who approach teaching as a scholarly practice, and who therefore focus on and are passionate about excellence in teaching as a means of supporting student learning. The initial appointment will be made on […]
Looking at how language became so complex
Using a combination of individual experiments and computational modelling, researchers uncover some big ideas in evolutionary linguistics. When it comes to language, one could say ‘you speak as you learn’. “The fundamental structural features of language are a consequence of how a language is learned,” explains Kenny Smith, a professor at the University of Edinburgh. […]
Internship in Linguistics in Russia
Offer description Graduate School of Engineering Pedagogy, Psychology and Applied Linguistics offers a 3-month scientific internship program titled as “Developing a Model of Increasing the Learners’ Bilingual Professional Capacity in the Virtual Laboratory Environment”. The program includes acquaintance with the project, setting tasks, comparative study of the academic values of virtual laboratories in different technical […]
PhD position in Language sciences at the University of Innsbruck
The University of Innsbruck is a place of study, research and employment for more than 31 000 people. As one of the largest employers in Tyrol the University offers a varied and exciting field of activity for its employees from very diverse educational and professional backgrounds. The University explicitly welcomes diversity and is committed to […]