This meant I was invited to the prize-giving ceremony, which was held in the Blackwell Hall of the Bodleian Library at Oxford University, which was an experience I will never forget.

At the ceremony, I had the chance to meet various language professors, as well as other students who had entered the competition. In addition to a certificate, I also received a bag containing various items, such as a textbook and a short novel titled ‘Ein Tag in Berlin’ (A day in Berlin).

Overall, I would highly recommend this annual competition for any language enthusiasts looking for an opportunity to showcase their linguistic skills and meet like-minded students from across the country.

Ethan Webb, Year 9