International Translation Day SEP 30
World Translation Day – September 30
2025 Theme (UN): “Translating for Peace and Understanding.”
Message: “Language bridges worlds.”
1..Purpose
To raise awareness about the power of language in building connections
To promote multilingualism, cultural respect, and communication skills
To encourage students to explore careers in translation, interpretation, linguistics
2..Primary School (Classes 1–5)
🎯 Focus: Fun with Languages
Morning Assembly: Teacher says “Good Morning” in 5–6 different languages, students repeat.
Language Game: Match common words (Hello, Thank You, Friend) with their translations in Hindi, Tamil, French, etc.
Storytelling Session: Simple folk tale told first in mother tongue, then translated into English.
Drawing Contest: “Flags and Languages of the World.”
Language Pledge:
> “I will respect all languages and learn new words with joy.”
3..Middle School (Classes 6–8)
🎯 Focus: Curiosity & Respect for Diversity
Poster / Slogan Making: “Languages Connect People.”
Role Play: Simple conversation acted out in two languages (e.g., Tamil & English).
Translation Challenge: Translate a short poem or proverb from local language to English.
Word Wall: Students write one word they know in another language.
Quiz: Identify country flags and their official languages.
4..High School (Classes 9–12)
🎯 Focus: Skill Development & Cultural Awareness
Essay Writing: “Why Multilingualism is the Future.”
Mini Translation Contest: Translate a paragraph, song line, or quote into another language.
Debate: “Machine Translation vs. Human Translation – Which is Better?”
Cultural Showcase: Students present greetings, songs, or dialogues in different languages.
Guest Lecture: Invite a translator, language teacher, or linguist to speak about career opportunities.
5..College Students (Arts, Science, Engineering)
🎯 Focus: Professional Skills & Global Perspective
Workshop: Introduction to Translation & Interpretation Tools (CAT tools, AI translation).
Panel Discussion: “Translation as a Bridge for Peace & Diplomacy.”
Hackathon: Create multilingual digital content for campus (posters, signage, brochures).
Poetry Translation Contest: Students translate their favorite poem into another language.
Social Media Challenge: Share daily posts of words/phrases in different languages.
6..Nursing / Medical Students
🎯 Focus: Patient Communication & Care
Training Session: Learn key medical terms in local dialects to communicate better with patients.
Poster Exhibition: “Breaking Language Barriers in Healthcare.”
Simulation Activity: Practice explaining diagnosis to a “patient” in simple language.
Case Study Discussion: Impact of miscommunication in healthcare & solutions.
Multilingual Guide Creation: Prepare a small booklet with basic phrases for patient care in 2–3 local languages.
7..Campus-Wide Activities (All Levels)
Language Parade: Students carry flags and banners saying “Peace” in many languages.
Multilingual Pledge: Recite school/college pledge in 3–4 different languages.
Language Tree Display: Each branch has greetings in a different language.
Cultural Food Fair: Include foods from different regions with labels in multiple languages.
