Columbia LRC

Koffieuurtje | The Dutch Conversation Hour
2023-10-25 19:15 - 20:15 (America/New_York) | Deutsches Haus, 420 W 116th Street, New York, NY, 10027, United States
Want to strengthen your Dutch speaking skills? Join Koffieuurtje, a conversation practice opportunity offered by the Dutch Language Program.
In Deutsches Haus (420 W 116th St): Feb 16th for Movie Night! from 6-7 pm, Mar 23rd from 5-6 pm, and Apr 2nd from 6-7 pm.

Czech and Slovak Conversation Hour
2023-10-25 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-10-10 14:00 - 15:30 | Café Amrita, 301 W 110th Street, New York, NY, 10027, United States
Want to strengthen your Czech and Slovak speaking skills? Join the Czech and Slovak Conversation Hour, a conversation practice opportunity offered by the Department of Slavic Languages.
Alternate Tuesdays & Wednesdays, biweekly, 6:00-7:30 pm at Café Amrita, 301 W 110th Street (between Manhattan Ave and Frederick Douglass Circle): September 13th & 26th, October 10th & 25th, and November 8th & 21st.
For more information and for any questions relating to the Czech and Slovak conversation hour, please email cwh4@columbia.edu.

Bate-Papo
2023-10-25 17:00 - 18:00, 2023-10-18 17:00 - 18:00, 2023-10-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Casa Hispánica, 612 W 116th St, New York, NY, 10027, United States
Conversação em português? Join Bate-Papo, a conversation practice opportunity offered by the Latin American and Iberian Cultures Department.
Wednesdays from 5-6 p.m. at Casa Hispánica (612 W 116th St).

Arabic Circle
2023-10-24 18:10 - 19:30, 2023-10-17 18:10 - 19:30, 2023-10-10 14:10 - 15:30 | 208 Knox Hall, 606 W 122nd Street, New York, NY, 10027, United States
Want to strengthen your Arabic speaking skills? Join the Arabic Circle, a conversation practice opportunity offered by the Arabic Language Program.
Tuesdays from 6:10-7:30 pm at 208 Knox Hall (606 W 122nd St).

Café Conversation
2023-10-24 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-10-17 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-10-10 12:00 - 14:00 | Buell Hall (La Maison Française), 515 W 116th Street, New York, NY, 10027, United States
Want to strengthen your French speaking skills? Join Café Conversation, a conversation practice opportunity offered by the French Department.
*Elementary level: Tuesdays from 4-5 pm at Buell Hall (2nd floor); Intermediate & Advanced levels: Tuesdays from 5-6 pm at Buell Hall (2nd floor)

Instructional Technology Workshop: Using Generative AI to Develop Instructional Content for Foreign Language Writing (with Simon Zuberek)
2023-10-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Language Resource Center, 353 IAB, 420 W 118th Street, New York, NY, 10027, United States
This workshop will delve into the transformative potential of generative AI in crafting instructional content. Starting with teaching objectives we will explore ways ChatGPT can empower educators in both curricular development and materials creation. Participants will acquire a more nuanced understanding of how generative AI can be an asset in the foreign language classroom. Moreover, we will introduce technologies for text-to-image generation, providing a departure from traditional text-based frameworks. The workshop will offer a glance into the vast capabilities of generative mega-models and their potential benefits for both educators and learners. (With Simon Zuberek)

Indonesian Language Table
2023-10-20 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-10-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Room 352A (Language Resource Center), International Affairs Building, 420 W 118 Street, New York, NY, 10027, United States
Want to strengthen your Indonesian speaking skills? Join the Indonesian Language Table, a conversation practice opportunity offered by the Indonesian Language Program.
Fridays from 3–4 p.m. in Room 352A at the Language Resource Center (International Affairs Building)

BCS Conversation Hour
2023-10-20 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-10-13 08:00 - 09:00 | Joe Coffee, 550 W 120th St, New York, New York, 10027, United States
Want to strengthen your Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian speaking skills? Join the BCS Conversation Hour, a conversation practice opportunity offered by the Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian Language Program.
Fridays from 12-1 pm at Joe Coffee next to Pulitzer Hall (2950 Broadway Pulitzer Hall). If you have more questions, please email em3627@columbia.edu for more information.

Vietnamese Conversation Hour with VSA
2023-10-20 12:00 - 13:00 | 700 Uris Hall, 3022 Broadway, New York, NY, 10027, United States
Want to strengthen your Vietnamese speaking skills? Join the Vietnamese Conversation Hour, a conversation practice opportunity offered by the Vietnamese Language Program.
Once a month on Fridays from 12-1 p.m. at 700 Uris Hall: 09/29; 10/20; 11/17; 12/08
If you need more information, please email Professor Chung P. Nguyen at cn2496@columbia.edu.

Russia Tea Gathering (чаепитие)
2023-10-19 17:00 - 18:00, 2023-10-12 13:00 - 14:00 | 713 Hamilton Hall, 1130 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 10027, United States
If you wish to practice speaking Russian outside of the classroom, if you seek good company to discuss various themes and topics informally, and especially if you crave some strong (or herbal) tea with cookies, PLEASE JOIN US EVERY THURSDAY AT 5:00 PM IN THE READING ROOM (713 HAMILTON HALL).
*All levels of Russian are welcome! Questions? Please email Tatiana Mikhailova (tm3100@columbia.edu)

Cafè Català
2023-10-19 16:30 - 17:30, 2023-10-12 12:30 - 13:30 | Casa Hispánica, 612 W 116th St, New York, NY, 10027, United States
Want to strengthen your Catalan speaking skills? Join Cafè Català, a conversation practice opportunity offered by the Latin American and Iberian Cultures Department.
Thursdays from 4:30–5:30 pm at Casa Hispánica (612 W 116th St).

Café y Conversación
2023-10-19 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Casa Hispánica, 612 W 116th St, New York, NY, 10027, United States
Toma un cafecito y practica tu español.
Led by students for students of all levels of Spanish
Thursdays 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
In the Lobby of the Casa Hispánica, 612 W. 116th Street (between Broadway and Riverside)
Please call (212) 854-4187 for more information.

Kaffeestunde 2023
2023-10-16 17:45 - 18:45 | Deutsches Haus, 420 W 116th Street, New York, NY, 10027, United States
Come take a break at Deutsches Haus and practice your German for 10, 30, or 60 minutes. All levels are welcome.* Coffee/Tea and sweet treats will be provided. We hope to see you there!
Biweekly on Mondays from 5:45-6:45 p.m. at Deutsches Haus (420 W 116th Street). *Also, if you are not in 1101, you might want to wait until mid-semester to visit.

Featured - "Presenting: The Arabic Language Program"
2023-10-13 11:00 - 13:00 | 503 Hamilton Hall, 1130 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 10027, United States
Interested in learning the ins and outs of learning Arabic at Columbia? Come and check it out for yourself! Talk led by Dr. Taoufik Ben-Amor and sponsored by the LRC in Hamilton 503, Oct. 13, 3-5pm.

Korean Chat Club
2023-10-13 11:00 - 12:00 | 608 Uris Hall, 3022 Broadway, New York, NY, 10027, United States
Want to strengthen your Korean speaking skills? Join the Korean Chat Club, a conversation practice opportunity offered by the Korean Language Program.
Once a month on Fridays from 3 p.m.-4 p.m. at Uris Hall 608: September 22nd; October 13th; November 10th; and December 1st.

Mittags Konversation & Malen
2023-10-10 07:00 - 08:00 | Deutsches Haus, 420 W 116th Street, New York, NY, 10027, United States
Another Incredible Opportunity to Practice and Strengthen Your German Language Skills.
Come take a break at Deutsches Haus and practice your German and painting skills. All levels are welcome. Coffee/Tea and sweet treats will be provided. We hope to see you there!*
Sept. 12, Oct. 10, and Nov. 21, from 11-12 p.m. at Deutsches Haus (420 W 116th Street). *Bring your own lunch!

VI Consortium Workshop for Language Teaching and Learning (CLTL) Day II
2023-10-07 04:30 - 13:15 | East Pyne Hall | Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08544, United States
Join us at Princeton for an enriching experience at the VI Consortium Workshop for Language Teaching and Learning (CLTL), dedicated to exploring the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in language teaching, learning, and assessment. We offer a collaborative platform for language educators of diverse backgrounds and research interests to delve deep into the forefront of AI-powered language education. Participants will actively engage in interactive sessions, exploring tools such as chatbots, virtual tutors, and automated assessments. Our three-panel sessions, each encompassing 20-minute practical discussions, will unfold the multifaceted applications and potentials of AI in language instruction. With insights from educators across all member institutions and guest contributions from some external instructors, this workshop promises a holistic look at the present and future of language education. Join us to pioneer the next chapter of AI-enhanced language learning and teaching!
*More information can be found here, https://cltl.spo.princeton.edu/

VI Consortium Workshop for Language Teaching and Learning (CLTL) Day I
2023-10-06 11:00 - 14:30 | East Pyne Hall | Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08544, United States
