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Tuesday 11 June

16:30	CULP: Chinese (Mandarin) Basic 2 (15 of 15) In progress 16:30 - 18:30 Language Centre, Teaching Room 4 The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At basic level the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website.
17:00	CULP: Greek Basic 2 (15 of 15) In progress 17:00 - 19:00 Sidgwick Site, Raised Faculty Building, Room: 332 This is a continuation of the Greek Basic 1 course, suitable for students who have picked up the basics in their previous studies at the introductory level. More detailed information is available from the Language Centre website.
	CULP: Spanish Intermediate 2 (14 of 15) In progress 17:00 - 19:00 Language Centre, Teaching Room 1 The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At intermediate 2 level the focus shifts slightly towards reading and writing whilst still offering plenty an opportunity for oral communication. The syllabus is more topical and the contents feature many a cultural, historical, political and current affairs theme. While the grammar is analysed within a context, explicit grammar instruction becomes an integral part of the course. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website.
	CULP: Russian Basic 2 (11 of 15) In progress 17:00 - 19:00 Faculty of Modern & Medieval Languages, Room 219 The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At basic level the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context. More detailed information is available from the Language Centre.
	CULP: Spanish Basic 1 (15 of 15) In progress 17:00 - 19:00 Language Centre, Teaching Room 3 The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At basic level the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website.
18:00	CULP: Portuguese Basic 2 (10 of 15) In progress 18:00 - 20:00 Zoom Video Communication Software The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At a basic level, the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context. More detailed information is available from the Language Centre.

Wednesday 12 June

10:00	JTC : 1-1 Language learning advice VIA MS Teams Video Chat [Full] 10:00 - 10:30 MS Teams Video Chat A 30 minute appointment with a Language Adviser VIA MS TEAMS VIDEO CHAT to explore ways to keep up with your language learning goals during the current pandemic. These appointments are for advice on learning languages other than English. Should you want support for language skills in English, please do not book into one of these appointments but send your request to adtis@langcen.cam.ac.uk instead. (Please note that if you are seeking advice about our taught courses, you are encouraged to visit our website for information about online courses to be offered next term).
10:30	JTC: English speaking practice [Full] 10:30 - 11:15 John Trim Centre A relaxed one-to-one English speaking session with an English speaking volunteer.
	JTC : 1-1 Language learning advice VIA MS Teams Video Chat [Full] 10:30 - 11:00 MS Teams Video Chat A 30 minute appointment with a Language Adviser VIA MS TEAMS VIDEO CHAT to explore ways to keep up with your language learning goals during the current pandemic. These appointments are for advice on learning languages other than English. Should you want support for language skills in English, please do not book into one of these appointments but send your request to adtis@langcen.cam.ac.uk instead. (Please note that if you are seeking advice about our taught courses, you are encouraged to visit our website for information about online courses to be offered next term).
11:00	JTC : 1-1 Language learning advice VIA MS Teams Video Chat [Full] 11:00 - 11:30 MS Teams Video Chat A 30 minute appointment with a Language Adviser VIA MS TEAMS VIDEO CHAT to explore ways to keep up with your language learning goals during the current pandemic. These appointments are for advice on learning languages other than English. Should you want support for language skills in English, please do not book into one of these appointments but send your request to adtis@langcen.cam.ac.uk instead. (Please note that if you are seeking advice about our taught courses, you are encouraged to visit our website for information about online courses to be offered next term).
11:30	JTC : 1-1 Language learning advice VIA MS Teams Video Chat [Full] 11:30 - 12:00 MS Teams Video Chat A 30 minute appointment with a Language Adviser VIA MS TEAMS VIDEO CHAT to explore ways to keep up with your language learning goals during the current pandemic. These appointments are for advice on learning languages other than English. Should you want support for language skills in English, please do not book into one of these appointments but send your request to adtis@langcen.cam.ac.uk instead. (Please note that if you are seeking advice about our taught courses, you are encouraged to visit our website for information about online courses to be offered next term).
11:45	JTC: English speaking practice [Full] 11:45 - 12:30 John Trim Centre A relaxed one-to-one English speaking session with an English speaking volunteer.
13:00	JTC: Intermediate English Conversation Hours (6 of 6) In progress 13:00 - 14:00 Language Centre, Teaching Room 3 The Intermediate Conversation Hours are a great way to practice the spoken English of everyday life. They are suitable for learners comfortable in spoken interaction at level B1 and above. The weekly sessions encourage a relaxed and fun approach to communication designed to both aid interaction and build confidence. If the course is already 'in progress' please click on 'register your interest' in order to book a place. Cost for 6 sessions £31 Students, £41 Staff, £51 Partners and Visiting Scholars
13:15	JTC: English speaking practice [Full] 13:15 - 14:00 John Trim Centre A relaxed one-to-one English speaking session with an English speaking volunteer.
14:00	CULP: German Basic 1 (14 of 15) In progress 14:00 - 16:00 Language Centre, Teaching Room 4 The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At a basic level, the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website.
	JTC: Advanced English Conversation Hours (6 of 6) In progress 14:00 - 15:00 Language Centre, Teaching Room 3 The Conversation Hours are a great way to practice the spoken English of academic discussion and debate. They are suitable for learners comfortable in spoken interaction at level C1 and above. The weekly sessions encourage a relaxed and fun approach to communication designed to both aid interaction and build confidence. If the course is already 'in progress' please click on 'register your interest' in order to book a place. Cost for 6 sessions £31 Students, £41 Staff, £51 Partners and Visiting Scholars
15:00	CULP: Turkish Basic 2 (15 of 15) CANCELLED 15:00 - 17:00 Zoom Video Communication Software The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At a basic level, the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context. For more detailed information about the course please go to the Language Centre CULP page.
15:15	JTC: 1-to-1 Language Learning Advice (face-to-face) [Full] 15:15 - 15:45 John Trim Centre A 30 minute appointment with a Language Adviser to explore opportunities and resources to help you with your plans and aims for your language learning. We advise on learning strategies across a range of 180+ languages in our learning centre. Click here to view our current index of languages. These appointments are for advice on learning languages other than English. Should you want support for language skills in English, please do not book into one of these appointments but send your request to adtis@langcen.cam.ac.uk instead. (Please note that if you are seeking advice about our taught courses, you are encouraged to visit our website for information about online courses to be offered this term). Advising appointments can be used to: Decide on your short term and longer term goals Discuss learning strategies for independent language study Formulate a personal learning plan Evaluate your progress so far and identify your next steps Tackle more challenging aspects of your language learning, e.g., strategies for developing listening Talk about ways of shaping a self-study session Explore resources in specialist areas Consider how taught course options in Cambridge can fit in to a longer term plan Find out more about intensive language courses abroad Please note; This advising appointment will be offered face to face with an advisor in the John Trim Centre.
16:00	CULP: Spanish Basic 2 (15 of 15) In progress 16:00 - 18:00 Language Centre, Teaching Room 4 The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At a basic level the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website.
	JTC: 1-to-1 Language Learning Advice (face-to-face) [Full] 16:00 - 16:30 John Trim Centre A 30 minute appointment with a Language Adviser to explore opportunities and resources to help you with your plans and aims for your language learning. We advise on learning strategies across a range of 180+ languages in our learning centre. Click here to view our current index of languages. These appointments are for advice on learning languages other than English. Should you want support for language skills in English, please do not book into one of these appointments but send your request to adtis@langcen.cam.ac.uk instead. (Please note that if you are seeking advice about our taught courses, you are encouraged to visit our website for information about online courses to be offered this term). Advising appointments can be used to: Decide on your short term and longer term goals Discuss learning strategies for independent language study Formulate a personal learning plan Evaluate your progress so far and identify your next steps Tackle more challenging aspects of your language learning, e.g., strategies for developing listening Talk about ways of shaping a self-study session Explore resources in specialist areas Consider how taught course options in Cambridge can fit in to a longer term plan Find out more about intensive language courses abroad Please note; This advising appointment will be offered face to face with an advisor in the John Trim Centre. If you would prefer to meet online, please email enquiries@langcen.cam.ac.uk who will inform the advisor of your preference.
16:30	JTC: English speaking practice [Full] 16:30 - 17:00 John Trim Centre A relaxed one-to-one English speaking session with an English speaking volunteer.
17:00	CULP: Japanese Basic 2 (15 of 15) In progress 17:00 - 19:00 Language Centre, Teaching Room 1 The courses are delivered in a blended-learning mode, face-to-face and online. The focus is on spoken, oral/aural communicative competence. Students are required to attend to online multimedia materials and read the proscribed texts in their own time so that the classroom time is dedicated to face-to-face communication/discussion. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website.
	CULP: Swahili Basic 2 (15 of 15) CANCELLED 17:00 - 19:00 Zoom Video Communication Software The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At a basic level, the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website.
	JTC: English speaking practice [Full] 17:00 - 17:30 John Trim Centre A relaxed one-to-one English speaking session with an English speaking volunteer.
18:15	CULP: Spanish Intermediate 1 (15 of 15) In progress 18:15 - 20:15 Language Centre, Teaching Room 4 The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At intermediate 1 level the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website.