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See this post for an idea of some of the activities you will take part in while studying languages in the language lab at Langara College.

How to increase Students' Talking Time (STT) in language classes? This post provides language teachers with a toolkit of effective strategies and activities designed to increase students' talking time.

36th British Columbia Japanese Speech Contest The 36th (2024) Annual British Columbia Japanese Speech Contest is accepting applications from all British Columbia and Yukon residen...

Come by our info table until 1:30 pm today (Tue. Nov. 21) to learn about our courses and get a sugar boost!

La comédie à la française / Comedy in French style

Une équipe masculine de natation sychronisée, Catherine Deneuve chantant sous la pluie, Tati (Monsieur Hulot) tatonnant dans une maison ultra-moderne, et une suite d’histoires d’amour et d’horreur réalisée dans la ville de lumière: la comédie française offre une variété de choix pour tous!

Synchronized swimming team for men, Catherine Deneuve singing in the rain, Tati (aka Monsieur Hulot) wandering in an ultra-modern suburban house, love and horror stories with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars in Paris: French comedy has it all!

The Department of Modern Languages is excited to present Paris je t’aime (Comedy/Drama, 2006, 1h33), come Thursday October 19 at 5pm (Room A218). Screening will be in French with English subtitles. Everyone is welcome!

This will be the first of a series of four French film screenings: “Paris je t’aime” (Paris I love you, Oct 19), “Les Parapluies de Cherbourg” (The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, Nov 2), “Mon oncle” (My Uncle, Nov 16) and “Le Grand bain” (Sink or swim, Nov 30). Through these screenings, you’ll get a taste of French-language cinema and music, and its unique sense of humour.

We will open up discussions among students, staff, and faculty after each screening, and will provide some tasty treats!

These screenings are supported by the Federal French Grant from the Ministry of Education, with the purpose of promoting the French language and Francophone cultures.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAOQBuPHV3M

Explore-Odyssey Info Session at Langara College on Tuesday, October 17, 12:30 pm, room B027, presented by OLP / PLO.
Are you a Canadian citizen or permanent resident looking to improve your English or French? With Explore, you can spend five weeks in the spring or summer exploring life in a new city, immersed in a different culture, all while learning to speak French or English! Tuition fees, lodging, meals, instructional materials, workshops, and cultural activities are covered.
You may also be interested in Odyssey. Odyssey is a 9-month program in Quebec or New Brunswick that offers you, as a paid language assistant, a position in a classroom setting and the opportunity to practice your French-speaking skills while helping students learn English. Odyssey pays approximately $27/hr, holiday pay, and other benefits.

Join The Official Languages Programs Information Session on October 17th at 12:30PM to learn more!
Location: B027 Light refreshments will be served.
RSVP here: https://forms.gle/MZrZLgsJr9Sr9Rk38

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Embracing diversity is at the core of our college values, and we want to hear what an equitable, inclusive, and diverse college means to you.

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In Fall 2023, the all new French 1119 will focus on providing students with an broad introduction to global French literature and culture through a variety of media including film, graphic novels, music and poetry, travel logs, and more. See course and registration info here: https://langara.ca/programs-and-courses/courses/FREN/1119.html

Bursaries for Postsecondary Studies in French as a Second Language - Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies   The application period for the 2023-2024 academic year runs from March 1 to October 10, 2023. It’s rewarding to be bilingual! English-speaking Canadians who will be starting their first or second year at UBC during the 2023-24 academic year, with at least 50% of their courses and related activi...

A Banana? At This Time of Night? is screening next Thursday, March 16th!

Yasuaki Shikano is a young man with muscular dystrophy who lives an eccentric life of independence. When he meets two volunteers at the hospital, he rapidly gains a new perspective.

The film is in Japanese, with English subtitles.

The Wedding Banquet (Taiwanese Film) is screening next Thursday, March 2nd!

This romantic comedy follows a marriage of convenience between a gay man and a woman, in hopes of placating their nagging parents. However, things gradually get out of hand as the parents insist upon visiting them in America for an elaborate wedding banquet.

Directed my Ang Lee, The Wedding Banquet is part of the "Father Knows Best" trilogy, alongside Pushing Hands and Eat Drink Man Woman.

Pelo Malo (Venezuelan Film) is screening tomorrow Thursday, Feb. 16th!

A coming-of-age drama film, nine-year-old Junior learns to navigate taming his unruly hair, family relationships and finding his own identity.

The film is in Spanish with English subtitles.

Pelo Malo (Venezuelan Film) is screening next Thursday, Feb. 16th!

A coming-of-age drama film, nine-year-old Junior learns to navigate taming his unruly hair, family relationships and finding his own identity.

The film is in Spanish with English subtitles.

Langara Taiwanese Association presents a Valentine's Day event next Tuesday, Feb.14th!

Expect some ice-breaker games, arts and crafts, sharing snacks and other fun activities. Come hang out and make some new friends!

Here is the complete schedule of the Modern Languages International Film Festival!
We will be screening a series of international films surrounding diversity and inclusivity.
The events are all free to attend, and are shown with English subtitles.

Mark your calendars and hope to see you there!

Last chance to register! Deadline closes on Feb. 3rd!

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35th Annual British Columbia Japanese Speech Contest~

Challenge yourself to something new this year by participating in the speech contest!

Registration deadline: Feb. 3rd, 2023 (Friday) 17:00 PST

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1cJiRYHeJZMEc46xjZaIRPuIKK_2ZxqpBEyeYd3lgidA/viewform?edit_requested=true

For more information: https://www.vancouver.ca.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/culture_speech_en.html

You are invited to a free French movie screening of C.R.A.Z.Y (Drama, 2005, 127 mins) on January 26th (Thur) 4:30pm at (Room A136B) .
The screening will be in French with English subtitles. Everyone is welcome, and we'll be sharing some delicious French pastries!

An award-winning French-Canadian coming-of-age movie, directed by Jean-Marc Vallée, it tells the story of Zac, a young gay man dealing with homophobia while growing up with four brothers and his father in Quebec during the 1960s and 1970s. Here is the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1gSfxLtKSY&ab_channel=SamuelGoldwynFilms

If you haven't signed up yet, here is a reminder!

35th Annual British Columbia Japanese Speech Contest~

Challenge yourself to something new this year by participating in the speech contest!

Registration deadline: Feb. 3rd, 2023 (Friday) 17:00 PST

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1cJiRYHeJZMEc46xjZaIRPuIKK_2ZxqpBEyeYd3lgidA/viewform?edit_requested=true

For more information: https://www.vancouver.ca.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/culture_speech_en.html

35th Annual British Columbia Japanese Speech Contest~
Challenge yourself to something new this year by participating in the speech contest!

Registration deadline: Feb. 3rd, 2023 (Friday) 17:00 PST

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1cJiRYHeJZMEc46xjZaIRPuIKK_2ZxqpBEyeYd3lgidA/viewform?edit_requested=true

For more information: https://www.vancouver.ca.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/culture_speech_en.html

LINK Project from Keio University presents their holiday event, an evening of Japanese culture exchange!

December 17th, 2022 (Saturday)
Online Zoom Event
17:00~19:00 (Vancouver)
20:00-22:00 (Toronto)

To register, fill in the Google Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbdMag5hjazu7EMFFJWeDqMZybECHMPbCOIMMlcsmB5BAjfA/viewform

The project is organized by students to aim for international exchange and friendship forming between Keio University and Canadian Universities.

On September 30, 2022, French instructors Han Fei and Mirabelle Tinio took 6 students from FREN1215 (Beginners’ French II) to the Vancouver International Film Festival. They watched a French movie “Maigret,” an adaptation of famous detective series by Georges Simenon. Here’s a report from one of the participants, Loverose Sandhu.

On Thursday, November 24 at 4 pm, join us in A310 for a free Screening of Antigone, an adaptation of Sophocles’ Greek tragedy set in present-day Quebec. A young immigrant’s life is turned upside down when her brother is arrested, and she concocts a plan to take his place in prison.

French Conversation is offered in Spring 2023 from 12:30 – 2:20 pm, Mondays and Wednesdays, in person.
The course focuses on conversational skills and specific tasks like talking about your interests, asking for (and giving) directions, and ordering food/drinks at a café.
French 1205 is university transferable, and may be taken concurrently with other French courses. For more information: https://langara.ca/programs-and-courses/courses/FREN/1205.html
Allons-y! Parlons français!

Dear students,

I’m excited to announce a free screening of Le Havre (Comedy/Drama, 2011, 1h33),on Thursday October 27 at 4pm (Room A310). The screening will be in French with English subtitles. Everyone is welcome, come explore French cinema over some snacks!

Check out the trailer of this movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqhAe0gx5c4

This will be the first of a series of three French film screenings: “Le Havre” (Oct 27, 4pm), “Dheepan” (Nov 10, 4pm) and “Antigone” (Nov 24, 4pm). These are movies from France or Québec, that represent the migrant experiences of our times. You’ll get a taste of live-spoken French and have close contact with Francophone cultures with your own eyes and ears.

Upcoming Screening dates:
“Le Havre” (Oct 27, 4pm)
“Dheepan” (Nov 10, 4pm)
“Antigone” (Nov 24, 4pm)

Merci et bon week-end,
Han