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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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SUMMARY:A taster in ... Dari!
DESCRIPTION:Dari is a variety of the Persian language spoken in Afghanistan and is one of the country’s two official languages. Widely used across different regions and communities\, it serves as a common language — or lingua franca — for many Afghans.You are warmly invited to join Binazir\, who studies online in Afghanistan through Victory Afghanistan\, together with Kamila Sidiqi\, who lives in London and works to support girls’ education in Afghanistan and help young people of Afghan heritage in the UK maintain their home languages and cultural connections.Together\, they will introduce you to the beauty of the Dari language\, offer insights into Afghan culture and traditions\, and share reflections on the experiences of women and girls living in Afghanistan today
URL:https://londoncityoflanguages.org.uk/event-listing/a-taster-in-dari/
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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 taster in ... Japanese!
DESCRIPTION:What does Japanese culture and language mean to you? \n\n\n\nThere is a vast geographical distance between the United Kingdom\, located on the Western edge of Europe\, and Japan\, located on the Eastern edge of Asia. However\, the UK and Japan share a surprising number of similarities\, from their island heritage to their traditional culture. But what about language? Why not take this opportunity to experience a little Japanese for yourself and discover how learning the language can deepen your understanding of the connections between our two countries? \n\n\n\nJoin our Japanese taster session and take your first step into the language and culture of Japan! \n\n\n\nDate/Time: 30th June 2026Format: Online (Zoom) \n\n\n\nWhat to ExpectThis is a beginner-friendly session designed to benefit those with no experience of studying Japanese or those who have never been to Japan. \n\n\n\nDuring this session\, you will: \n\n\n\nParticipate in an interactive 50-minute-lesson using PowerPoint.Learn more about the geography of Japan.Discover Japan’s location and geographical features.Learn Japanese place names and words used to describe nature.Learn some Japanese kanji characters – how to write them and their meanings.You do not need to have any prior knowledge of Japan or Japanese! \n\n\n\nWho can join?This session is for people aged 18 and over.We will prioritise applications from those who have never been to Japan or studied Japanese. \n\n\n\nDelivered by:Rui Lee Sensei from the University of Warwick.The taster session will be held using materials developed by The Japan Foundation\, London (Rui Lee Sensei was one of the collaborators on this project).This event is part of the London Festival of Languages (part of the London City of Languages project). \n\n\n\nRegister for the Japanese Language Taster here. \n\n\n\nDate/Time: 30th June 2026 (Tuesday)\, 13:00 to 13:50 (50 minutes) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ni
URL:https://londoncityoflanguages.org.uk/event-listing/a-taster-in-japanese/
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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/
CATEGORIES:festival-26,Language-Taster
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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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