Mario Day June 9th: Teach With Heart, Join Teachers Worldwide

A free online celebration of Mario Rinvolucri’s legacy. Register, teach a lesson inspired by his work, and share your classroom moment with a global community of teachers.

Mario, who passed away in February 2025, spent his life reshaping how we understand teaching. He believed language learning should be deeply human — relational, personal, and alive. He challenged rigid coursebook approaches and advocated for creativity, authenticity, and emotional intelligence in the classroom. His work continues to inspire teachers around the globe.

Why June 9th?
It would have been Mario’s birthday. What better day to honour the man who taught us that teaching is more than information delivery — it’s connection, presence, and growth?

How can you join?

On June 9th, we invite you to:

1. teach a lesson inspired by Mario: Pick any activity from hlt.digital
2. share a moment from your classroom on Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn – a quote, a student’s reaction, a photo (with permission), or even a short reflection on how Mario inspired your own work. Do not forget to tag.

What to teach?

Mario’s publications are a goldmine of creativity. Whether it’s a storytelling activity, a moment of silent reflection, a grammar game that taps into emotion, or simply asking students “How are you really today?” — you’re already honouring his legacy.

You can find a selection of his books and ideas here:

Let’s celebrate Mario together – by teaching with heart, creativity and humanity.

When you register, you become a member of the Mario Community: a free community of teachers who keep Mario’s ideas alive. Community members get access to regular online workshops where we explore Mario’s activities together and bring them into our classrooms.