Canberra Region Languages Forum Update September 2017

Some information about language-related activities and news, especially in the Canberra region. 

• Canberra Academy of Languages: Information evening, Thursday 14 September 
• Poetry on the move, UC. 14 - 21 September. Includes multilingual poets and translations
• Volunteers needed to lead conversation groups at ANU College, apply by 8 September 2017.
• Opportunities for language learning in the ACT area 

          - Language Exchange Canberra PJ O'Reilly's, Alinga St, Civic

          - Polyglot Club University House ANU

          - The Alliance Française de Canberra

           - For other opportunities to study and practice a range of languages

• New Mandarin programs 

         - 10 week course in Basic Mandarin October – December 2017
          - School holiday Chinese and art program  3 - 6 October  2017

• The Expressionists – fun podcasts about English idioms http://expressionists.audio/
• 'This is a Voice' exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney 
• ACT Bilingual Education Alliance Potluck lunch and networking event, Saturday 28 Oct 2017, 11am – 1pm 
• Articles and links that may be of Interest:

          - Humans who read grammars, a blog by young linguists
         - The Language Teacher Helpmate: Resources
         - A free online English course to help students preparing for IELTS. 

For more details, download the Update HERE