Languages Forum Update April 2020

A short update with some language related news and information plus some reflections on the importance of languages for communication in these extraordinary times.

• Languages and emergency planning and response
• An example from Australia 
• Lessons from China
• https://www.languageonthemove.com/language-lessons-of-covid-19-and-linguistic-disaster-preparedness/
• https://www.languageonthemove.com/coronavirus-meets-linguistic-diversity/
• Opportunities for online language learning and language practice
• Programs for adults in the ACT area 
• Programs for children in the ACT area
• For fun songs and stories in various languages for children on You Tube: ACTBEA Facebook page
• Mother Tongue multilingual poetry
• Results of the Languages at the Festival Competition
• Update on the Independent review on investment in ACT community language schools
• International Conference on Community/heritage Language Education at University of Sydney postponed until 2021.

Full details can be accessed  HERE

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