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