A taste of languages
11:00-19:00 Try interpreting!
Do you have a knack for languages and for thinking on your feet?
Ever wondered what it feels like to be an interpreter in international meetings, such as those held by European Union institutions?
Wonder no more.
Try your hand at interpreting in a fully-fledged interpretation booth, under the guidance of experienced interpreters and interpreter trainers from the European Commission and the University of Malta.
The European Union relies on interpreters for many of its meetings. Explore how interpretation works in this talk by Amy Colman from the Department of Translation, Terminology & Interpreting Studies, and Peter Mifsud from the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Interpretation (DG SCIC).
Location: Ground Floor
11:00-17:00 Signspace/L-Ispazju tas-Sinjali
All ages
Learn basic Maltese Sign Language with the advanced sign language users currently studying to become sign language teachers. There are no set times – just pop in and sign away!
This activity is being coordinated by the Institute of Linguistics and Language Technology, with the participation of members of the sign language community.
Location: Room 2, Ground Floor
11:30 | 13:00 Ukranian Language Sessions
All ages
Teachers from the Ukrainian community in Malta will be introducing absolute beginners to the Ukrainian language.
Duration: 30 minutes
Location: Room 2, Ground Floor
13:00 | 14:30 Fina l-Ħobż – Maltese as a foreign language sessions
All ages
Are you curious about the Maltese language? If so, this workshop is for you! Centred around the theme of bread, this interactive session invites you to get your hands dirty with Maltese — and ensures your appetite will be satisfied.
Register online to join this event.
Location: Room 3, Ground Floor
11:30 | 15:30 Insights into Greek and Latin
Ancient Greek and Latin may not be widely spoken nowadays, but their influence on other languages lives on. Go back to the source together with the Department of Classics and Archaeology to discover more about the languages of the ancient poets and philosophers.
Duration: 60 minutes
Location:
Room 6, Ground Floor at 11:30
Room 3, Ground Floor at 15:30
12:00 Spanish quiz & games
Have fun with the Spanish language in this interactive session for all ages!
Location: Room 4, Ground Floor
15:00 | 17:00 Spanish for absolute beginners
¿No hablas español? If you barely understood that question, then this one’s for you. Our Spanish teachers are here to prime you to one of the world’s most widely spoken languages.
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: Room 4, Ground Floor
12:00 | 13:30 | 15:00 German taster session
Say „hallo und guten Tag“ to the language of Goethe, Nena, and some 95 million other native speakers without having to leave the Mediterranean.
Duration: 30 minutes
Location: Room 5, Ground Floor
14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 French taster sessions
Discover the magic of French through fun taster sessions for children in Years 5, 6 & 7!
Activities will cover seasons, clothes, shopping, food, money, and French culture – all through play.
Parents & guardians welcome to join, teachers of French welcome too!
Freebies for children + publish your story on the spot with the Alliance Française Short Story Distributor Machine.
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