Language Related Events
Events are listed below under different categories - business, education, cultural, professional development, public sector.
Business
Migrant workers in the workplace workshop - 14 May
AIM OF WORKSHOP
- Explain about Polish workers, their values, workplace ethics and attitudes
- Share experiences, and discuss the challenges arising from linguistic and/ or cultural differences
- Provide guidance on overcoming these challenges and improve communication
AUDIENCE
- Supervisors/ managers of a Polish workforce from all sectors of industry
Download leaflet
China Trade Forum & UK-China Business Matchmaking Event - 28 April
The China Trade Forum will be addressed by two keynote speakers, the BCC president, Peter Mileham and the Chinese Minister Counsellor, Madam Fan Jiang.
At the UK-China matchmaking more than 50 Chinese delegates will be present in order to engage with British companies and find synergies for the future.
For more information click here
For a detailed programme, click here
Cultural
Brazilian Night with DJ Juanito - 18th April 10pm until late
Join DJ Juanito for a brazilian night with a difference! A Brazilian "Baile Funk" night with a little Latin Urban music!
Music from: Brazil, Cuba, Colombia, USA, etc.
Bar Fresa. Colquitt St. Liverpool City Centre. L1 4DE
For more info: www.dj-juanito.co.uk <http://www.dj-juanito.co.uk/> .
Family Day Fun for Portuguese speaking families across the NW - 26th April
This event is being hosted by the local East Timorese community in Crewe, and supported by Crewe and Nantwich Borough Council.
Do attend if you are a keen football player as you will enjoy the football festival! Many more activities to entertain visitors!
Download more info in English
Download more info in Portuguese
Download a registration form in English
Download a registration form in Portuguese
ALLIANCE FRANCAISE
Alliance Francaise in Manchester organises a variety of cultural events. To see their cultural calendar, click the link below.
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GOETHE INSTITUTE
Goethe Institut in Manchester lists a variety of German related events and activity. To see the programme and other related information, click the link below.
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INSTITUTO CERVANTES
Instituto Cervantes in Manchester organises a number of Spanish events throughout the year. Click on the link below to find out more.
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Education
Manchester Gold - Mentoring Scheme
The University of Manchester has organised a mentoring scheme called Manchester Gold. This scheme matches up translators and interpreters with students so that the latter gain a greater understanding of the range of careers open to them in the translation field.
For further information click here
Routes into Languages Event - Interpreting
This evening event hosted by the University of Salford focusses on Interpreting for the Public Sector.
Download the flyer
French and German Extension Courses at LJMU
The Languages and International Business Studies Subject Group at Liverpool John Moores University has been selected by the Training and Development Agency for Students (TDA) to run French and German extension courses due to its experience in running short, intensive language courses.
The extension courses are designed to support graduates to achieve enough competence in French and German to allow them to teach at secondary level.
Find out more
Download a French application form
Download a German application form
Portuguese Course for Beginners
Lancashire College is offering a new course: Portuguese for complete beginners. Starts Thursday 24th April for 8 weeks only, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Contact Lancashire College on 01257 276 719 for further details.
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