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Did You Miss the Outstanding Langfest 2019? Catch Up Here!


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Hooray, it's conference time! In today's episode I'll bring you a mix of language learning goodies straight from Montréal, Canada. You'll hear

  • What a language conference is all about
  • Poetry, written on the spot by language learners
  • A drinking song in a minority language you may have never heard of
  • Language learning tips from an 8-year old who speaks four languages
  • And how you can make the most out of attending these language events!
  • As a podcaster bonus, I've also added reflections on Podcast Movement 2019 in Orlando, Florida.

    Which Language Events are Coming Up?

    Here's a list of the next language learning events for your diary:

    • Polyglot Conference in Fukuoka, Japan, in October 2019
    • Women in Language in March 2020
    • Polyglot Cruise sailing from Barcelona, Spain, that’s in April 2020
    • Polyglot Gathering in Terezin, Poland, that’s in May 2020
    • All links below!

      And Here Are a Few of Your Poems!
      Paglalakad sa Montreal

      This poem was written by Lance Gough during our workshop Creative Writing, Public Speaking, and Performance

      Naglalakad ako sa mga kalye ng lungsod

      Hindi ako tumitingin sa iba pang tao

      Mag-áakalá yata ang mga babae na nanonood ako sa kanila
      Mag-áakalá yata ang mga lalaki na gusto kong makipag-away sa kanila
      Sa wakas, tumítíngalá ako, sa mga tao
      Ayos! Walang sinuman ay tumitingin naman sa akin

      Nagsasalita sila sa mga smart phone nila

      Tumitingin din sila sa mga relo nila
      Nanonood din sila sa bangketa sa ilalim ng paa.
      Pero, walang sinuman ay tumitingin sa iba pang tao.
      Iniisip lang silang lahat sa sariling buhay nila.

      Translation Walking in Montréal

      I’m walking on the city streets

      Not looking at anyone else.
      Women might think I’m looking at them!
      Men might think I want to fight!
      But finally, I look up at the people
      Wow! No one is looking back at me.

      They’re talking on their smart phones,

      They're also looking at their watches,
      They’re also watching the sidewalk under foot.
      But, nobody is looking at anyone else.
      They’re all only thinking of their own lives.

      Carol's Poem in French

      Les gens heureux rirent

      Ils partagents les histoires bilingues
      Je' peux pas parler

      Jonathan's Visual Poem

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      Links:

      • The Fluent Show Episode 38: Polyglot Club Certificates Available Now — A great one for those who worry if they're a polyglot or not
      • Wondery - Feel The Story » Dr. Death Announcement
      • LangFest 2019
      • Polyglot Gathering 2020
      • Home - Polyglot Conference
      • Step Into Podcasting Mini Guide
      • LangFest Moment 2019 - Google Photos — The official LangFest photo album
      • FLUENT SHOW Special Offer – Polyglot Cruise
      • 8 Life-Changing Language Learning Events Around the Globe by Fluent Language
      • Welcome! - Speak from day one with Elisa
      • Kentelioù brezhoneg
      • EduBreizh – Une multitude d’activités pour apprendre le breton !
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