European Language
Teachers Gathering
Thursday 20 November 2025
Darwin Languages Centre
This professional development workshop explored ways to engage students in language learning by giving them choice and ownership. Participants experienced hands-on strategies to promote motivation, responsibility, and participation. The session supported reflective and innovative teaching aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
ALAA conference 2025
Monday 17 November 2025
CDU city campus, Danala
LTANT members presented at the ALAA conference 2025 at CDU city campus, Danala.
Territory Teachers - remote, but resilient
Presenters: Zoe Saliba (Darwin Languages Centre) and Chee Hock Tan (NT Department of Education)
Empowered by Connection: Enhancing language teacher self-efficacy in advocating for languages in Northern Territory schools
Presenters: Candice Slingerland (Catholic Education NT) and Alexi Milne (Darwin Languages Centre)
Teach Meet in Term 3
Friday 28 August 2025
Darwin Languages Centre (Dark green room)
Teach-Meets are informal opportunities for teachers to gather and share resources and effective strategies for the languages classroom. In the session, our wonderful language teachers shared a strategy or resources, and took the time to listen to and learn from one another.
LTANT 2025 Annual Conference
Friday 22 August 2025
Alice Springs Language Centre
The LTANT 2025 Annual Conference, held on Friday 22 August at the Alice Springs Language Centre, was a great success. We were honoured to welcome Keynote Speaker Andrew Scrimgeour (Research Fellow, University of South Australia). Presenters delivered sessions aligned with the theme “Technology as a Transformative Tool in the Modern Language Classroom” and explored topics including AI, behaviour management, assessment tools, and Smart Reports.
A highlight of the conference was a special awards ceremony celebrating Janet McCormack, a local Arrernte language educator. Together with her family and colleagues, participants recognised her outstanding contribution to supporting students in engaging with their language and culture, as she was presented with the the National Patji Dawes Language Teachers Award.
Congratulations!
The National Patji Dawes Language Teachers Award
Jannette McCormack
Indonesian Teachers Gathering
Memasak Klepon
Thursday 14 August 2025
Darwin Languages Centre
Indonesian teachers gathering, where Ibu Lasmi taught us how to make the Indonesian sweet Klepon, was a great success. During the process, participants considered which vocabulary to use and how to engage students and the teachers actively took part in cooking. Of course, everyone enjoyed tasting the delicious Klepon together.
Teachers in Action 2025
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Darwin Languages Centre
LTANT aims to support its members in developing skills to manage language activities with student groups and to foster stronger collaboration among language educators. This event offered an excellent opportunity to observe real classroom practices, rather than just reading about them in textbooks or hearing about them in presentations. Throughout the day, various teachers prepared and delivered lessons that other educators could observe.
Japanse PD 2025
Thursday 24 July 2025
Darwin Languages Centre
On Thursday 24 July, the Japanese PD 2025 was held at the Darwin Languages Centre with support from the Japan Foundation, Sydney. This event also provided a valuable opportunity for primary and secondary teachers to network and connect with each other.
The 25th AFMLTA International Conference
11 - 13 July 2025
City West Campus of the University of South Australia (UniSA) in Adelaide
LTANT representatives presenting at the 25th AFMLTA International Conference
Auslan Teachers Gathering
Thursday 22 May 4:00-5:00
Palmerston College 10 - 12 Campus
(Sec 9 Classroom)
Thank you for participating our first Auslan Teachers Gathering. It was a great opportunity to build networks and connect with fellow Auslan educators. Participants shared information on teaching strategies and resources.
Teach Meet in Term 2
Thursday 1 May 3:30-4:30
Darwin Languages Centre (Pink Room)
Teach-Meets are informal opportunities for teachers to gather and share resources and effective strategies for the languages classroom. In the session, our wonderful language teachers shared a strategy or resources, and took the time to listen to and learn from one another.
Script to Screen
Monday 31 March 4:00-5:00
Online PD
This webinar, hosted by the Australian Teacher of Media (ATOM), enabled teachers to learn how to make an effective video in order to prepare their students for Language Fest this year.
LTANT invited members to a professional development designed to help teachers guide their students in creating high-quality videos for language contests. Participants learned practical tips to enhance student submissions!
LTANT AGM 2025
Thursday 13 February 4:00-5:00
MacKillop Catholic College
