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Language Learning Resource Centre

The Language Learning Resource Centre (LLRC) is a vibrant supportive, and inspiring place for ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ language learners to connect, communicate, and collaborate. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for opportunities to develop existing skills, stop by and become part of our language learning community.

What’s happening in the LLRC?

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Conversation Groups

Join a weekly conversation group to practice your spoken language with a native speaker and/or other motivated learners.

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Projects

Become a contributing member of our collaborative language learning project teams.

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Linguavision

Linguavision is an annual singing competition for ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ language learners. Contestants (individuals and groups) sing songs in the language they’re learning in front of a …

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Got ideas/suggestions for improving the Language Learning Resource Centre? Let us know!

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Upcoming Events

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Multi Day

Franz (German movie)

  • August 28 to September 3
  • Mayfair Theatre , Ottawa , ON
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Multi Day

Sheep in the Box (Japanese Movie)

  • September 1 to 3
  • Mayfair Theatre , Ottawa , ON
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Multi Day

Dear You (Mandarin Chinese)

  • September 4 to 10
  • Mayfair Theatre , Ottawa , ON
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Sep 15

Global Café (GO-ISSO)

  • 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
  • 482 MacOdrum Library, ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University
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Sep 17

Who tells the story? Reporting from the Men’s World Cup while fighting football’s fraternity

  • 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
  • Hybrid Event
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Multi Day

Drawn In: The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (Japanese movie)

  • September 15 to 18
  • ByTowne Cinema , Ottawa , ON

Recent News from the LLRC

Ottawa international Animation Festival shows owl in a tux sitting in a film screening surrounded by books and wine. A turtle appears to be the projectionist.

Hone your Language Skills by Volunteering at an International Film Festival

Are you a movie buff who loves learning languages? Why not volunteer at one (or more) of the upcoming film festivals in Ottawa:

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Graduate Programs in Korean Studies at AKS

Academy of Korean Studies (AKS) funds graduate programs in Korean Studies through their campus affiliate, Graduate School of Korean Studies, located in Seongnam. Programs include …

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Korean Language Instructors Present at the 8th Annual CATK Conference

Korean language instructors from ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ presented at the 8th Annual Conference of the Canadian Association of Teachers of Korean (CATK) August 11–12, 2026 in Winnipeg. …

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Korean Language Minor opens doors to EPIK Adventure

Exciting times for recent graduate Rachel Share as she heads off to Korea to teach English as a member of this year’s English Program in …

From Ottawa to Germany: How Learning German Creates Opportunities

People may ask where learning a language like German can take them.  Well, this fall it’s taking Jordan Lipson (BA (Hons) in Language & Linguistics/26) to Stuttgart, …

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ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Students Head to Japan with JET Programme

Three ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University students are beginning an exciting new chapter in Japan as participants in the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme, a prestigious international …

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Kurdish Language at a Crossroads: An Interview with Jaffer Sheyholislami

In a recent interview with The Markaz Review, Jaffer Sheyholislami talks about Kurdish as a heritage and minoritized language, the dominance of English, and the challenges minority languages …

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Martinez-Amador Presents at Conference in Salamanca, Spain

Spanish Instructor & Coordinator, Janett Martinez-Amador, presented at the 62nd Congress of the Canadian Association of Hispanists in Salamanca, Spain, May 20-21.   Her presentation, Collaborative Learning …

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Discovering Canada One Story at a Time

ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ was pleased to welcome Drs. Arianna Dagnino and Stefano Gulmanelli to campus Tuesday night as part of their “Canadiensis: Meeting the People Who Make a …

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Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Goethe-Zertifikat A2

Congratulations to those ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ students who wrote the Goethe‑Zertifikat A2 exam last Tuesday.  Results are in and everyone who wrote successfully attained A2 standing

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Students from ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´â€™s German Program visit Embassy

In a meeting over Kaffee und Kuchen (coffee and cake), students practiced their German language skills while also learning more about study and work opportunities …

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Linguavision 2026 – Video Drop!

We know you’ve been waiting, now it’s finally here, video from this year’s Linguavision 2026!

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