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SUMMARY:A taste of … Cockney!
DESCRIPTION:Cockney has long provided the soundtrack to London life. Modern Cockney challenges the idea that “Cockney is dying” by showing how it continues to evolve as a vibrant cultural community -one that embraces diverse backgrounds\, cultures\, and beliefs. It offers a powerful voice for overcoming adversity\, tackling social prejudice\, and building togetherness among all who share an affinity with non-posh Londoners. Come along to learn to speak like a Londoner and learn some Cockney rhyming slang! \nThis session will be presented by Clive Bennett\, Pearly King of Woolwich\, and Andy Green\, co-founder for the Modern Cockney Festival. \nThis free event for adults will be held online using Microsoft Teams.  Click here to register. \nImages from LinkedIn and Warwick University.
URL:https://londoncityoflanguages.org.uk/event-listing/a-taste-of-cockney/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Cockney,festival-26,Language-Taster
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SUMMARY:A taster in ... Macedonian!
DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered what it’s like to read exactly the way you speak? This South Slavic language makes it possible with its beautifully consistent sound system\,  what you see is what you say. It’s a fun and rewarding choice for UK learners\, offering quick wins alongside a deep dive into vibrant traditions\, and everyday expressions. \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-macedonian/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:festival-26,Language-Taster,Macedonian
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SUMMARY:A taster in … Romanian!
DESCRIPTION:Romanian\, the second most spoken language in London as of 2026. Can you believe it?\n\nYou are invited to spend an hour with Ramona Gonczol\, Associate Professor in Romanian studies at UCL (School of Slavonic and East European Studies)\, to be introduced to the basics of the beautiful Romanian language\, the closest to Latin amongst the Romance languages\, but also to some cultural facts\,  as well as to participate in interactive and fun activities where you can exercise your newly discovered Romanian tongue.\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-romanian/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:festival-26,Language-Taster,Romanian
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260619T130000
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SUMMARY:A taster in ... Tamil!
DESCRIPTION:Step into a language where every greeting carries warmth\, every good wish feels like a blessing\, and even simple phrases unfold with musical elegance. Tamil – one of the world’s oldest living classical languages – offers a script that flows like art and sounds that dance with rhythm.In this taster\, you’ll explore how Tamil expresses likes and dislikes with charm\, how its alphabet is built on melodic patterns\, and how everyday greetings open doors to connection and kindness. You’ll also try a few practical exercises to taste the beauty of the language for yourself. \n\n\n\nIt’s a gentle\, joyful introduction to a language with over 2\,000 years of literary history and a living global community. \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-tamil/
CATEGORIES:festival-26,Language-Taster,Tamil
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SUMMARY:A taster in … Albanian!
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that the Albanian language is a branch of its own within the Indo-European language family? To explore some of the features that make this language so unique\, join Dr Mirela Xhaferraj\, Albanian Language Tutor at UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies Short Courses\, for an engaging introductory taster session. \nDuring this one-hour session\, you will have the opportunity to hear the sounds of Albanian\, become familiar with its alphabet\, learn a few simple phrases\, and discover aspects of the fascinating Albanian language and culture in an interactive and fun way. \nCome along and take your first step into the Albanian language and culture! \nThis free event for adults will be held online using Microsoft Teams.  Click here to register. \n 
URL:https://londoncityoflanguages.org.uk/event-listing/a-taster-in-albanian/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Albanian,festival-26,Language-Taster
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SUMMARY:A taster in ... Danish!
DESCRIPTION:With its shared Germanic roots\, Danish has more in common with English than many people realise. This interactive taster offers a fast-paced introduction to the language – and you may be surprised by how much you can understand (and say) in just one session. \nWe’ll work with core structures and high-frequency vocabulary to get you communicating quickly\, while also exploring the distinctive sounds of Danish. \nBy the end\, you’ll be building simple sentences\, spotting familiar patterns and showing off some real\, usable Danish. \nThe taster is delivered by Anne Grydehøj\, Associate Professor in Danish at UCL. \nThis free event for adults will be held online using Microsoft Teams.  Click here to register. \n 
URL:https://londoncityoflanguages.org.uk/event-listing/a-taster-in-danish/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Danish,festival-26,Language-Taster
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SUMMARY:A taste in ... te reo Māori
DESCRIPTION:Kia ora! \n\n\n\nJoin this lively introduction to te reo Māori\, the language of the Indigenous people of Aotearoa New Zealand. \n\n\n\nThis friendly and interactive session will introduce you to a language that has experienced remarkable revival in the past 30 years\, and is now a part of everyday life in Aotearoa. \n\n\n\nWe’ll learn some simple phrases for greeting and farewelling people\, some fun colloquial sayings\, and gain a brief insight into the cultural world of Māori. \n\n\n\nKiwiroa Marshall is a London-based Māori educator and cultural advisor\, and senior member of Ngāti Rānana\, the London Māori Club. \n\n\n\nNau mai\, haere mai.
URL:https://londoncityoflanguages.org.uk/event-listing/a-taste-in-te-reo-maori/
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SUMMARY:A taster in … Georgian!
DESCRIPTION:Georgian is one of the most unique and fascinating languages in the world\, with its own ancient script and a rich cultural heritage that sets it apart from any other language family. Curious to discover something truly different?\n\nJoin us -Keti Kalandadze and Marine Tigishvili – for a one-hour introductory session. We will guide you through the basics of this beautiful and distinctive language.\n\nYou will get a first taste of the beautiful Georgian alphabet\, pronunciation\, and simple expressions\, while also exploring intriguing cultural insights from Georgia’s long and vibrant history. Through interactive and enjoyable activities\, you will get  the chance to try speaking Georgian.\n\nWe look forward to seeing you!\n\nRegister to join us on the British Council Microsoft Teams platform here.
URL:https://londoncityoflanguages.org.uk/event-listing/a-taster-in-georgian/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:festival-26,Georgian,Language-Taster
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260713T183000
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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/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Estonian,Language-Taster
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