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The Taste of Language 2025

Event Type
Conference/Workshop
Sponsor
International Student and Scholar Services, Intensive English Institute, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Department of Linguistics
Location
Literatures, Cultures, and Linguistics Building Atrium (707 S Mathews Ave, Urbana, IL 61801)
Date
Feb 27, 2025   6:00 - 8:00 pm  
Originating Calendar
Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS)

Get ready to sample the flavors of the world at the 13th Annual Taste of Language! Just like sampling dishes from a diverse menu, this event offers a "menu" of languages to try. Each short session is like a flavorful bite, giving you a delicious introduction to the sounds and rhythms of languages from around the globe. The evening begins with pizza and refreshments - perfect to whet your appetite and fuel your curiosity - and continues with engaging 10-12 minute language "tastings" served up by passionate instructors eager to share their linguistic and cultural expertise.

Perfect for anyone with a curious palate for culture and language, this event is a celebration of diversity and a chance to connect with others who share a passion for learning. Whether you're here to explore new linguistic "dishes" or simply to savor the experience, there's something for everyone on the menu. Free and open to the university community.

The program will include the languages: Quechua, Q’anjob’al and Portuguese.

Contact: ISSS Training and Programs 

isss-programs@illinois.edu

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