Our project aims to raise awareness among language schools, teachers, and adult learners about environmental responsibility. By integrating sustainability into language education, we seek to empower managers and teachers to adopt eco-friendly practices. Our Environmental Handbook provides guidance on implementing these changes. Educational videos and lesson plans cater to various CEFR levels, facilitating systematic inclusion of environmental themes in language classes. The ECO-LAB platform ensures access to all stakeholders, promoting project sustainability.
Our project addresses the urgent need for widespread environmental action by integrating sustainable practices into language education across the EU. Language schools, teaching hundreds of thousands annually, can significantly influence behavior towards environmental responsibility. While most language students prioritize language improvement, there's a clear demand, highlighted by surveys, for more environmental content in their classes. Similarly, teachers express a need for resources to effectively integrate these topics. Our project aims to fill this gap by developing comprehensive study materials for English, Spanish, and French learners, emphasizing both language proficiency and environmental awareness. Additionally, we provide guidance for language schools to adopt sustainable policies and practices, addressing the need for practical implementation within their operations.