MULTILINGUAL POETRY WORKSHOP

In the lead up to the Mother Tongue Multilingual Poetry Night on Monday 13 August, spend an afternoon exploring writing and performing poetry in languages other than English - or a mix of languages! 

• Sunday, August 5, 2pm – 5pm 
• Civic Library
• Free 

You might speak another language as your first language or mother tongue. Maybe you are a language learner. But if you are interested in expressing yourself poetically, come for an afternoon of writing activities with a multilingual focus, and performance exercises to build your confidence and expression.

It is also a great opportunity meet other writers who are interested in the power of words beyond the limits of the English language.

For more information or to register, email mothertonguemic@gmail.com. See also Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/242184043272331/

Mother Tongue Poets - Monday 13 August

SIGN UP NOW! for the next Mother Tongue event

• Monday 13 August 2018, 7pm-9pm
• Smith's Alternative, 76 Alinga Street; Canberra City 

If you would like to share a poem (or two!) in a language other than English, just email mothertonguemic@gmail.com.

• All languages are welcome.
• You can read your own original poetry, or a work by another poet.
• Any style of poetry - traditional, modern, slam, rap - or something that defies definition.
• The work can be all in your other language, or a mix with English.
• You are invited to give a brief explanation or introduction of your poem in English - the subject, the feeling - or you can give a full translation if you prefer.

For more information, please contact Jacqui at mothertonguemic@gmail.com or 0433 845900

Canberra Region Languages Forum Update July 2018

Some information about language-related news and activities, especially in the Canberra region. Term 3/Semester 2 starts soon, so plenty of opportunities to learn and practice your language skills - with physical as well as mental benefits according to the article about various health problems associated with being monolingual!

Overview of Update below, and full copy downloadable HERE

OVERVIEW OF UPDATE

• News
•  ‘Language Legends’ article about Amaroo School
• Is monolingualism a disease?
• Critique of the Adult Migrant English Program
• University of Southern Queensland to discontinue language programs. Online petition  
• Upcoming events and activities 
• ANU Language Teaching Forum, Monday 23 July
• Call for volunteers to lead English conversation groups at ANU College
• Survey for EAL/D and mainstream teachers in schools (K-12) 
• Conference at Curtin University in Perth WA: Making task-based language teaching work in the classroom Friday 20 – Saturday 21 July 2018 
• Local opportunities to learn and practice languages
• French with the AllianceFrançaise 
• Indonesian classes with the Australia Indonesia Association
• Mandarin CommunityTutoring Project
• Languages at university level in the ACT and around Australia 
• Language Courses with ANU Continuing Education
• Learn languages with CIT Solutions
• Language Exchange – Tuesday evenings in Civic
• ACTBEA website has info on local programs and other opportunities to hear, speak and practice languages in the Canberra area

Feedback and contributions to future Updates welcome