World Languages Day

Modern & Classical Languages

World Language Day is a two-day event hosted by the department each year in March for junior high and high school students in schools around Wyoming. Activities include language and cultural workshops, spoken and written language competitions, a resource fair, an artwork competition, and campus entertainment.

 

The department of Modern & Classical Languages believes students should be given opportunities to excel in their talents, whether those talents are sports, music, or world language learning.

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Date and Theme

2026 World Languages Day is March 6-7. The theme is Festivals. The event starts Friday evening with check-in, campus tours, and fun events. 

Competition Categories

Live competitions, edited video, individual writing, and art. Competitions are divided by language level. Edited video and writing submissions are submitted online 4 weeks in advance to allow time for judging.

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Registration Information

Registration opens October 1st with a deadline of February 1st. The registration fee for students and teachers is $25 regardless of submission type and helps pay for meals, t-shirts, and supplies. The registration fee for online submissions helps offset the cost of additional judges and supports any who have a financial barrier to attending the event.

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WLD is a big event, hosting around 400 students and teachers, and the registration fee does not cover all costs. Donations are welcome.

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Get Involved

UW students, faculty, and staff are invited to volunteer to support the event. We are always looking for workshop hosts and judges. Students can get course credit by registering for LANG 4800: WLD Intern in the spring. 

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Notes on World Languages Day

The department of Modern & Classical Languages strives to make this event a fun experience for both the students and the teachers attending. If any students have financial barriers to participating, please contact us.

We will arrange for hotel room blocks for overnight stays, but schools are responsible for their own accommodation expenses. Please see the registration page for more information on the rates.

World Languages Day logo with theme

General Schedule of Events

This is a preliminary schedule. Registered teachers will be sent an official schedule prior to the event.

Friday

Customs (Check-in) starting at 3 p.m.

Welcome and announcements at 3:30 p.m.

Campus tours at 4 p.m.

Dinner (included) at 5 p.m.

Friday Night Fun activities at 6 p.m.

Teacher Appreciation Event at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday

Breakfast (included) and Late check-in at 8 a.m.

Resource Fair from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Artwork Submission display and voting from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Opening Ceremony from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Live Competitions from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Lunch (included) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Global Excursion (language and cultural workshops) from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Awards Ceremony starting at 3 p.m.