Languages Forum Update September/October 2025

An overview of the latest Update. For full copy CLICK HERE

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Bilingual Story Times at Libraries ACT Nepali and Mandarin
• Alliance Française Canberra Spring Camp Mon 29 September-Fri 10 October
• International Translation Day 30 September Some online events
• Bilingual (Chinese/English)Toastmasters Club for Canberra
• Introduction: Sun 12 October 11am
• Canberra Writers Festival
• Thursday 23–Sunday 26 October Full program
• Sunday 26 October: Inaugural Kids and YA Day
• Itstetl Tonatij: Obsidian Sun: Four languages poetry collection
• Official launch Sat 1 November 1pm

OTHER NEWS

• Centrally-delivered senior secondary languages programs in the ACT
• Decision re future imminent?
• National Snapshot of Community Language Schools in Australia
• Survey for CLS principals, coordinators and committee members in the ACT and nationwide

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Languages Forum Update July 2025

An overview of the latest Update. For a full copy click HERE

UPCOMING EVENTS IN CANBERRA

• Workshop: Building on Students’ Strengths, Sat 9 August 2–4pm
• Professional Development for languages teachers, Sat 9 August 9am–12.30pm
• Multilingual Poetry Open Mic, Mon 11 Aug 7–9pm
• Inaugural 2025 Canberra Writers Festival Schools Day, Thurs 23 October
• Conference of Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translators (AUSIT), Thurs 20-Sat 22 November
• Multilingual films
• Palace Electric Cinema: Scandinavian Film Festival 11 July–3 August, Italian Film Festival, 19 September–16 October
• National Film and Sound Archive, Fri 1–Sun 3 August Five films from Asian Film Archive
• Taiwan in Australia Film Festival, Dendy Cinemas, Sat 30-Sun 31 August

OTHER NEWS

• Uncertain future for ACT centrally-delivered senior secondary languages programs
• Flyer to support advocacy efforts for programs to continue
• ANU CIW China Studies Fellowship Program, closing date 27 July
• Semester 2 and Term 3 language programs about to begin!Some links to local opportunities to develop your multilingual skills

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Languages Forum Update May 2025

A short Update with some language-related news.  

For a full copy of the Update: click HERE

Overview of Update

• ACT Community Language Schools National Open Day, Sunday 11 May 10.30am -1pm
• German Film Festival 30 April – 21 May
• Keno for Kids plus teaching resources
• Stand Up Comedy in French with Tania Dutel 20 May 7.30pm-8.30pm
• Bilingual Trivia Night (English and German) Friday 13 June 7.30pm-9.30pm
• Events through the Association of Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages ACT
• What Makes English Hard? with Dr Misty Adoniou, Thursday 15 May 3.30pm-4.30pm (online)
• Effective Teaching & Listening Lessons Thursday 29 May 5:30 – 7:30pm (online)
• 2025 Immersia at ANU 8–19 September looking for volunteers and ideas
• Russian-Speaking Playgroup ACT Saturdays 10am-12noon
• Other language-based playgroups in the ACT

FEEDBACK AND CONTRIBUTIONS FOR FUTURE UPDATES WELCOME

• Contact us at languagesact@gmail.com

Multilingual Poetry Open Mic

 Enjoy a feast of languages at the first Mother Tongue Multilingual Poetry open mic for 2025.

• Monday 10 March 7pm-9pm
• Smith’s Alternative Alinga Street Canberra
• Cost $10/$5  

Featuring poetry from Canberra's own CJC Blue Bells Tanka Group with an introduction by Naoko and John Lamb.

• Email mothertonguemic@gmail.com to secure an open mic spot
• 4 minutes to share a poem in another language or mix of English and other language/s.

More details at Facebook page and in poster HERE 

Languages Forum Update January 2025

A short Update with details of some particularly language-focused events and workshops at the National Multicultural Festival in Canberra Friday 7- Sunday 9 February 2025.

Overview of Update

• Bilingual Story Times as part of Libraries ACT Festival Program
• Adult Multilingual Story Time Friday 7 February 6-7pm
• First Nation Story Time Saturday 8 February 10-10.30am
• Bilingual Story Times for children Saturday 8 February 10.30-11am
• Languages showcase Sunday 9 February
• Performances by Community Language Schools 10am-12noon
• Mother Tongue – Multilingual Poetry 12noon-12.50pm
• Fun with languages Sunday 9 February 1-3pm
• Free interactive activities for all ages
• Explore other sounds, scripts and how to be a ventriloquist
• Tongan language workshop: 3.30-4.30pm Sunday 9 February
• For more information about the above and the festival in general see festival program and map 

For a full copy of the Update CLICK HERE

FEEDBACK AND CONTRIBUTIONS FOR FUTURE UPDATES WELCOME
Contact us at languagesact@gmail.com