Every semester, the LRC hosts a series of lectures open to the language community at Columbia. These talks highlight recent research and practices in the field, while allowing for an opportunity to develop relationships with colleagues from other institutions. Our guests this semester work within the area of L2 listening comprehension and will share with […]
This year’s conference theme is Teaching and Learning Grammar. We are pleased to announce that Scott Thornbury will deliver the plenary, “The persistence of grammar.” Now in its eighth year, the conference is a one-day professional development event for practicing TESOL educators, researchers, and graduate and doctoral students and is aimed at facilitating the sharing […]
Fridays 1:30-2:30 pm Conversação em português, beginning on September 16th Casa Hispánica - 612 W 116th St.
The LRC would like to invite you to join us for an in-person reception. This year's event will be co-hosted by the Department of Germanic Studies in their elegant space in Deutsches Haus. Come and meet fellow members of the Columbia language community, and enjoy food, beverage, and good company.
Want to strengthen your Spanish speaking skills? Join Café y Conversación, a conversation practice opportunity offered by the Latin American and Iberian Cultures Department. Thursdays from 4–5 pm at Casa Hispánica (612 W 116th St), beginning on Sept 22.
Fridays 1:30-2:30 pm Conversação em português, beginning on September 16th Casa Hispánica - 612 W 116th St.
Want to strengthen your Korean speaking skills? Join Korean Chat Club, a conversation practice opportunity offered by the Korean Language Program. Once a month on Friday at 3 pm at 403 Kent Hall: 09/23; 10/21; 11/11; and 12/2
Dr. Guadalupe Ruiz-Fajardo will be holding a hands-on language awareness workshop on Zoom. Her workshop will be divided into two parts with the first on Friday, September 23rd (3-5 pm), and the latter on Friday, October 7th (3-5 pm).
Take a break and come practice your German for 10, 30, and 60 minutes! All levels are welcome.* *(If you are in 1101, you might want to wait until mid-semester to visit)
Want to strengthen your Arabic speaking skills? Join the Arabic Circle, a conversation practice opportunity offered by the Arabic Language Program. Mondays from 6:10-7:40 pm at 208 Knox Hall (606 W 122nd St).
Want to strengthen your French speaking skills? Join Café and Conversation, a conversation practice opportunity offered by the French Department. *Elementary level: Fridays from 1-2 pm at Buell Hall (2nd floor); Intermediate & Advanced levels: Tuesdays from 5-6 pm at Buell Hall (2nd floor)
Want to strengthen your Bengali speaking skills? Join the Bengali Conversation Practice Table, a conversation practice opportunity offered by the Bengali Language Program. Tuesdays/Thursdays after 8 pm at 255 International Affairs Building (420 W 118th Street).