This successful PD brought language teachers together to share ideas and connect with colleagues. Two members shared insights and practical strategies from the 6th CI Down Under Conference, including hands-on activities that encouraged active participation. It was an inspiring opportunity to learn, collaborate and explore new classroom ideas.
Thursday 5 November 3:30 - 4:30pm
Darwin Languages Cenntre
Languages Café: Sharing, Learning & Connecting
Teach Meet in Term4
Thursday 22 October 3:30 - 4:30pm
NT Education Library
Teach-Meet is an informal gathering where language teachers come together to share teaching resources, practical ideas and effective strategies for language learning.
Our latest Teach-Meet was another great success! Jennifer, the NT Education Languages Library librarian, gave an informative presentation on the fantastic resources available to all language teachers through the NT Education Languages Library. Participants also had the opportunity to explore the library and discover a wide range of resources they can use in their own language classrooms.
Teach Meet in Term3
Thursday 27 August 3:30 - 4:30pm
Darwin Languages Centre
Teach Meet is a friendly and collaborative gathering where language teachers come together to share resources, ideas and effective teaching strategies for the language classroom.
This session welcomed our largest number of participants to date. It was wonderful to see so many passionate language teachers sharing their teaching strategies and resources, listening to one another, and learning together. The session provided a valuable opportunity to connect, exchange ideas and inspire each other as language educators.
LTANT Members Gather/Share Alice Springs Region
Tuesday 11 August 3:30 - 4:30pm
Alice Springs Language Centre
The LTANT Members Gather and Share session provided a valuable professional learning opportunity for members in the Alice Springs region to view a recording of Alison von Dietze’s keynote presentation from the LTANT Annual Conference.
Members also shared insights, strategies and resources from interstate professional learning. The session was a great success, encouraging valuable discussion and collaboration among language teachers.
Japanese PD 2026
Friday 31 July 8:45 - 3:15pm
Darwin Languages Centre
This Japanese 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.
We gratefully acknowledge the generous support of the Japan Foundation, Sydney. Their sponsorship played a vital role in making this highly successful professional development event possible.
Indonesian Teachers Gathering Angklung Workshop
Monday 25 May 5:00 - 6:00pm
The Consulate of the Republic of Indonesia, Darwin
The Indonesian Teachers Gathering: Angklung Workshop was a great success, supported by the Consulate of the Republic of Indonesia in Darwin and bringing together Indonesian and language teachers for an engaging cultural experience. Participants enjoyed hands-on learning, meaningful networking, and practical ideas for enriching intercultural language teaching through music and collaboration.
LTANT 2026
Annual Conference
Thursday 27 March 8:30 - 2:15
Good Shepherd Lutheran College, Palmerston Campus
The LTANT 2026 Annual Conference focused on assessment to inform teaching and enhance learning in Languages education, aligned with AITSL Standards. More than half of LTANT member language teachers attended, contributing to a highly successful event. Through a keynote address and professional workshops, participants explored curriculum planning, effective assessment practices, feedback, moderation, and evidence collection.
Sessions highlighted research on second language learning and literacy outcomes, innovative assessment approaches, ACARA work samples, SACE language renewal, and Language Fest preparation. The conference provided practical strategies to support consistent and meaningful assessment, strengthen teacher capability, and improve student engagement. Participants gained valuable insights and tools to enhance classroom practice and advocate for Languages as an essential component of student learning.
Acknowledgement of Country
Mandarin
Indonesian
French
Japanese
Auslan
Congratulations!
2025 Outstanding Language Educator - Pak Sahar
LTANT AGM 2026
Thursday 27 March 2:15-3:00
Good Shepherd Lutheran College, Palmerston Campus
