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SUMMARY:A taster in ... French!
DESCRIPTION:This session will offer a lively introduction to French through the lens of the Francophone community in London. Often described as the “sixth largest French city” due to its large and vibrant French-speaking population\, London provides a unique setting where French is actively used in everyday life. The session will focus on practical\, real-world language drawn from cafés\, cultural events\, as well as schools and workplaces across the city. You’ll explore how French is spoken within these communities while building a good understanding of the basics of the language and gaining confidence in listening and speaking through interactive\, accessible activities. \n\n\n\nThis free event for adults will be held online using Microsoft Teams.  Click here to register.
URL:https://londoncityoflanguages.org.uk/event-listing/a-taster-in-french/
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SUMMARY:A taster in … Estonian!
DESCRIPTION:“Estonian is a language spoken in North-Eastern Europe” – right or wrong? Actually\, you can hear Estonian even in the UK\, as there are about 10\,000 Estonians living here. It sounds so different from English. Of course\, it is not even an Indo-European language. It is the second largest Finnic language with approximately 1 million speakers worldwide. It has the strange-looking vowel “õ”\, and three durations for both vowels and consonants.\n\nCurious about learning a bit more about Estonian and Estonian culture? We offer a taster session for learners with no prior knowledge\, where you will get an introduction to everyday Estonian\, pronunciation\, simple phrases\, and some insights into Estonian culture. Whether you are planning to travel\, interested in languages\, or looking for a new intellectual challenge\, this is a great opportunity to try something different and meet like-minded learners. So\, do come along!\n\nThis free event for adults will be held online using Microsoft Teams and will be led by Katrin Hiietam\, Lecturer in Estonian\, UCL.\n\nClick here to register.
URL:https://londoncityoflanguages.org.uk/event-listing/a-taster-in-estonian/
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SUMMARY:A Taster in ... Arabic!
DESCRIPTION:Discover a language where everyday words carry generosity\, where expressions of hope and goodwill are woven into conversation\, and where the sound of the language has a calm\, resonant clarity. Arabic has grown across centuries of scholarship\, storytelling\, and artistry\, and its script – instantly recognisable – forms elegant shapes that invite curiosity. \n\n\n\nDuring this taster\, you’ll get a feel for how Arabic handles likes and dislikes in a straightforward\, expressive way\, explore how its letters connect to form flowing written lines\, and learn how greetings reflect a culture known for warmth and hospitality. You’ll also take part in simple\, hands‑on activities to experience how the language works in practice. \n\n\n\nThis session offers a relaxed introduction to a language with a long intellectual heritage and a lively global presence. \n\n\n\nThis free event for adults will be led by LCoL Steering Group member\,  Dr Fatima Khaled\,  hosted by British Council and held online using Microsoft Teams. Click here to register.
URL:https://londoncityoflanguages.org.uk/event-listing/a-taster-in-arabic/
CATEGORIES:Arabic,festival-26,Language-Taster
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