Monday, June 1, 2015

Canberra Region Languages Forum Update May 2015

Some information about language-related activities and issues. Please feel free to pass on to colleagues and friends who may be interested.
  • Australian Association of Interpreters and Translators ACT branch events 
    • Networking meeting for interpreters, translators and others interested in and involved with languages 2pm Saturday 30 May, 2015 
    • Round Table Workshop for providers and users of interpreting and translating services and others interested in and involved with languages, 9.30am – 3pm, Thursday 11June 2015 
  • Find out about what the ARC Centre for the Dynamics of Language does and how you can get involved 
  • Patji-dawes award to honour outstanding achievements in language teaching 
  • Seven more language curricula now available on the Australian Curriculum website 
  • Hindi in Australia - national workshop Friday 17 July 2015 
  • Languages Potluck Lunch, Sunday 14 June 
  • A new international Research Network on social and affective factors in home language maintenance and development 
  • Bilingual Marketplace and Languages Australia website 
  • Endeavour Language Teacher Fellowships axed from January 2016
CLICK HERE for more information about the above.