Mario Day: Celebrate Humanistic Teaching – In Memory of Mario Rinvolucri

On June 9th, we invite English teachers around the world to come together and celebrate the life and legacy of Mario Rinvolucri — a visionary, a pioneer of Humanistic Language Teaching, and a beloved mentor to many.

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 You Can Join

On June 9th, we invite you to:

1. Teach a lesson inspired by Mario – Use one of his activities, ideas, or exercises. You’ll find many on hlt.digital

2. Share a moment from your classroom on Mario´s fun page on FB – a quote, a student’s reaction, a photo (with permission), or even a short reflection

https://www.facebook.com/mariorinvolucri.space 

3. Post a memory or thought about how Mario influenced your teaching — whether you met him, learned from his books, or were inspired by his ideas

https://www.facebook.com/mariorinvolucri.space 

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:
hlt.digital/profiles/mario-rinvolucri/books

Let’s fill the world with lessons that are human, hopeful, and heartfelt — just like Mario would have wanted. 

Are you planning to take part in Mario Day on June 9th? Let Us Know You’re In!

We’d love to know who’s joining us to celebrate the legacy of Mario Rinvolucri. By registering, you’ll:

✅ Let us count you among the global community honouring Mario’s work
📩 Receive a curated list of resources, lesson ideas, and links to his books
📬 Get a reminder and inspiration before the event

👉 Register here: https://thebridge.sk/en/mario-day-2025/

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

 

Klaudia Bednárová

The Bridge, Slovakia