Expressions of Interest: Arabic, Chinese and Portuguese Development Officers
Our News & Articles ← Go Back Post Primary Languages Ireland fully funded by the Department of Education and Youth (DEY) is currently a unit of Education and Training Board Ireland (ETBI) and invites expressions of interest for the roles of Development Officers to teach Arabic, Mandarin Chinese and Portuguese. Details on locations, class format […]
February 2026 Newsletter now available
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Outcome of Call for Research Proposals on Attitudes to Foreign Languages
Our News & Articles ← Go Back Post-Primary Languages Ireland is pleased to announce the outcome of the recent call for research proposals on attitudes to foreign languages. Six research teams from six Irish higher education institutions have been awarded funding. The funded institutions are: Dublin City University South East Technological University Technological University Dublin Trinity College […]
Winners of #ThinkLanguages 2025 Champion Team Vlog Competition Announced
Our News & Articles ← Go Back The national final of the #ThinkLanguages 2025 Champion Team Vlog Competition took place on Thursday 29 January 2026 at the Clock Tower in the Department of Education and Youth. Six Transition Year students from Ennistymon Community School, Co. Clare, were crowned champions, winning a trip to Brussels, thanks […]
December 2025 Newsletter now available
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Language Trends Survey
Our News & Articles ← Go Back A national survey of modern foreign language (MFL) provision and uptake in Irish schools has been commissioned on behalf of the Department of Education and Youth by Post-Primary Languages Ireland and British Council Ireland. The research is being conducted by a team in Queen’s University Belfast in the context […]
November 2025 Newsletter now available
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Community of Practice Mailing List
Our News & Articles ← Go Back In September we created a new Community of Practice mailing list! Stay connected with fellow language teachers, share ideas, and be inspired throughout the year. To keep receiving updates, sign up to the mailing list here. PPLI ‘Communities of Practice’ (CoPs) are meetings of teachers who share a common […]
Seisiúin Tacaíochta do Scoileanna
Our News & Articles ← Go Back Tá an-áthas ar COGG, i gcomhpháirt le PPLI, ceardlann tacaíochta uile scoile a thairiscint do scoileanna a dhíríonn ar sholáthar na Nuatheangacha Iasachta (NTI). Déanfar plé agus tochailt ar na hacmhainní agus na tacaí NTI atá ar fáil agus ar shlite chun iad seo a chur in oiriúint […]
2025 Annual Foreign Language Assistant Induction: A Record-Breaking Start to the Year
Our News & Articles ← Go Back The 2025 Annual Foreign Language Assistant (FLA) Induction, held on Thursday 2 October in Dublin, was a vibrant and energising event that welcomed a record number of incoming FLAs to Ireland. With over 200 participants across morning and afternoon sessions, the day was filled with connection, collaboration, networking, […]
Call for Proposals: Attitudes to Foreign Languages
Our News & Articles ← Go Back PPLI is opening a call for research proposals to support and inform the consultation and development of a follow-on strategy to the current Languages Connect – Foreign Languages in Education Strategy 2017-2026.Research Project: Attitudes to Foreign LanguagesThe call for proposals is for a research project regarding the attitudes […]
October 2025 Newsletter now available
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Quizlet & Diffit for the MFL Classroom
Our News & Articles ← Go Back A Community of Practice (CoP) for Modern Foreign Language teachers will take place on Tuesday, 7 October, from 7:30 – 8:30 pm, online. The topic for this session will be: Quizlet & Diffit for the MFL Classroom To register, click here. PPLI Communities of Practice provide a supportive space for teachers who share a […]
Beyond the Classroom: Empowering MFL Teachers in Whole School Guidance
Our News & Articles ← Go Back We are hosting an online session for Modern Foreign Language teachers taking place on Tuesday 11 November at 7.30pm. This interactive evening session is designed specifically for Modern Foreign Languages teachers. In the context of whole-school Guidance, we will highlight relevant resources and explore how these can be […]
AI for MFL Teachers – Think-In Event
Our News & Articles ← Go Back PPLI and Oide Technology in Education are hosting an AI for MFL Teachers Think-In on Thursday, 27 November 2025, in the Tullamore Court Hotel. MFL Teachers interested in attending are invited to submit an expression of interest now. This event is an opportunity for language teachers to shape […]