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SUMMARY:Basque vs Indo-European languages: a linguistic comparison
DESCRIPTION:This talk delves into a comprehensive linguistic comparison of 
 Basque with Indo-European languages\, shedding light on the distinctive fe
 atures that set Basque apart. This comparative analysis will offer a deepe
 r understanding of the language’s origins\, evolution\, and its place wi
 thin the broader linguistic landscape.\nThe rarity of the Basque language\
 , unrelated to any known language family\, serves as a central theme. Part
 icipants will have the opportunity to learn about the implications of ling
 uistic uniqueness for language documentation\, minorised and minority lang
 uages revitalisation strategies\, and the broader implications for the stu
 dy of language evolution.\nFinally\, this talks fosters collaboration and 
 knowledge exchange\, paving the way for a richer appreciation of the Basqu
 e language and its significance in the European linguistic mosaic.
DTSTART:20240517T170000
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LOCATION:Glossika room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Ángel García Manso:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.c
 om
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SUMMARY:The Power of the Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join me on an immersive journey as I share my personal odyssey 
 of dedicating just one hour a day to studying Swedish for six transformati
 ve months.\nDiscover the impact this focused approach had on my language s
 kills and delve into the detailed analysis of the progress achieved.\nIn t
 his talk\, we’ll explore the intricacies of effective language learning 
 within the confines of a single hour each day. I’ll unravel the strategi
 es\, challenges\, and triumphs encountered during this linguistic experime
 nt.\nBe prepared for a dynamic session filled with practical tips\, motiva
 tional anecdotes\, and the science behind accelerated language acquisition
 . Explore the potential of your daily hour through unconventional language
  learning methods like apps\, podcasts\, movies\, books and much more. If 
 there is a way to learn a language\, I tried it and we will talk about it!
 \nWhether you’re a seasoned polyglot or a language enthusiast\, “The P
 ower of the Hour” offers interesting and fun insights into optimizing yo
 ur language study routine.
DTSTART:20240519T160000
DTEND:20240519T164500
LOCATION:Glossika room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Krisztina Fehér:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
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SUMMARY:Why learning the IPA can help you speak like a native
DESCRIPTION:Pronunciation can be tough to master\, especially when it comes
  to non-phonemic languages such as English\, French or Danish. In order to
  help learners of said languages\, dictionaries oftentimes include the so-
 called IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) next to the word entry. Most 
 people would acknowledge that it helps a lot in the context of that specif
 ic word entry\, but oftentimes the wouldn't dig deeper than that. I am her
 e to show you the bigger picture of how the IPA can be beneficial for spea
 king more like a native beyond the context of a pronunciation guide for si
 ngle word entries. 
DTSTART:20240516T090000
DTEND:20240516T094500
LOCATION:Esperanto room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Lukas Ehrlich:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
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UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/6522ba28906ccd3e4e96ede92ad1ea77
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SUMMARY:Learn to Communicate in 19 Slavic Languages/The Secrets to Success
DESCRIPTION:Embark on an extraordinary linguistic voyage with Tim Keeley\, 
 Professor of Cross-cultural Management and polyglot author\, as he reveals
  the intricacies of communicating in the Slavic world. In his comprehensiv
 e presentation at the Polyglot Gathering\, Tim unveils the fascinating con
 nections among the Slavic languages\, sharing how proficiency in just thre
 e three can unlock understanding across this diverse language family. Furt
 hermore\, Tim reveals what 3 additional Slavic languages will help you und
 erstand all Slavic languages.\nDrawing from four decades of passionate stu
 dy and immersive experiences in Slavic countries\, Tim provides a roadmap 
 to navigate the complexities of the19 Slavic languages. He dissects the in
 fluence of historical events\, explores the nuances of mutual intelligibil
 ity\, and celebrates the cultural richness of the Slavic nations.\nWhether
  you’re a seasoned polyglot or a curious beginner\, his insights offer v
 aluable keys to deciphering one of Europe’s largest ethno-linguistic gro
 ups and enhancing your language-learning journey. Join Tim for an engaging
  exploration of Slavic languages—their history\, their ties\, and the se
 crets to mastering their communication.
DTSTART:20240518T110000
DTEND:20240518T114500
LOCATION:Glossika room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Tim Keeley:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
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UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/3164252f1e8e5fd079fd0b9e44313b0c
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SUMMARY:Learning Accents: Do like actors
DESCRIPTION:Ever since I was young\, I have studied accents with Dr David A
 lan Stern’s courses\, based on his theory of center of resonance. First 
 we will follow his course Acting with a French Accent (in English)\, to le
 arn how to speak English with a French accent. Afterwards\, we will practi
 ce the accent in English\, French\, and maybe other languages.
DTSTART:20240519T090000
DTEND:20240519T104500
LOCATION:deutsch.info room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Fischers Fritz:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
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UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/5631622263be63e1673dca71dd656f69
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SUMMARY:Master Chinese\, Vietnamese\, Thai\, Lao\, Indonesian\, Malay Toget
 her / The Secrets of 6 Fascinating Typological Similarities 
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered how learning one Asian language could op
 en doors to many others? Welcome to an extraordinary linguistic journey th
 rough East and Southeast Asia\, where we’re not just exploring Chinese\,
  Vietnamese\, Thai\, Lao\, Indonesian\, and Malay languages\, but also unl
 ocking a unified key to their understanding. Imagine the thrill of discove
 ring how these diverse languages\, despite their unique histories\, share 
 remarkable similarities in structure and usage.\nIn this talk\, we’re ex
 ploring the intriguing concept of typological similarities among certain l
 anguages. Typological similarity refers to the common features shared by t
 hese languages\, which can simplify the learning process for you.\nOne of 
 the most interesting features of these languages is their unique approach 
 to expressing time. Unlike\, many European languages that rely heavily on 
 verb tenses to indicate when an action happens\, these languages employ a 
 different strategy. They use “context markers” and “aspect markers
 ”.\nIt showcases how languages can convey complex ideas about time and e
 xperience without relying on the conventional tense system found in many E
 uropean languages.\nBut wait\, get this\, a bonus - our exploration extend
 s beyond these six languages. Khmer (or Cambodian) and Burmese exhibit str
 ikingly similar linguistic features common to this vast geographical area.
DTSTART:20240517T160000
DTEND:20240517T164500
LOCATION:Glossika room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Tim Keeley:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
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UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/377d73d72f4a076815f12f8a559bda34
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SUMMARY:Understanding Greek Structures
DESCRIPTION:This is a workshop for those who have studied Greek enough to w
 ant to explore it further\, and those who haven’t studied it enough to b
 e fed up with it yet. More specifically\, it is for learners at A1 to B1\,
  who are literate in Greek and have acquired at least a basic vocabulary a
 nd grammar. Activities will revolve around:\n\nRearranging sentences\, pla
 ying with possible word combinations\, &amp\; coming up with our own.\nTra
 nslation games\, guessing word meanings through cross-linguistic compariso
 ns.\nExploring and experimenting with etymology while speaking Greek.\n\n
 Αν είσαι μαζοχίστρια ή μαζοχιστής και σο
 υ αρέσουν τα ελληνικά\, τότε αυτό το σεμι
 νάριο είναι για σένα. Αν ξέρεις βασικές λ
 έξεις και γραμματική στη γλώσσα\, και είσ
 αι από Α1 μέχρι Β1\, έλα. Θα κάνουμε:\n\n«Ποι
 α είναι η σωστή σειρά στις λέξεις\;»\n«Τι 
 σημαίνει αυτό\; Πώς με βοηθάνε οι άλλες γ
 λώσσες που ξέρω\;»\n«Ποια είναι η ετυμολο
 γία εδώ\;»\n
DTSTART:20240517T150000
DTEND:20240517T164500
LOCATION:Slovake.eu room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=George Karampalis & Michael Liddle :mailto:info@poly
 glotgathering.com
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UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/bca8b71d37179432b3f9e7bed91dd180
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SUMMARY:How to feel like local in Istanbul: useful phrases and gestures in 
 Turkish
DESCRIPTION:Have you started your Turkish language adventure yet? A little 
 cultural awareness and some attention-grabbing language will undoubtedly c
 ome in handy even if you have. My session will help you navigate the Grand
  Bazaar\, order food at "lokantas"\, strike up conversations with local bu
 siness owners\, commonly known as the “esnaf”\, ask for directions\, a
 nd avoid scammers targeting tourists. This session will help interpret non
 -verbal cues\, respond to basic questions like a Turk\, and think like an 
 “Istanbulite” through role-playing games that simulate everyday scenar
 ios. Prepare yourself for a few memorable phrases that will help you blend
  in to the bustling streets of a Turkish megacity. 
DTSTART:20240518T150000
DTEND:20240518T154500
LOCATION:Esperanto room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Asya Cariuk:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
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UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/889ae1f1fce84f7f0a4b29ee9ce34aef
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SUMMARY:Learning pronunciation of different languages through singing (a sh
 ort talk with a discussion)
DESCRIPTION:In this short talk with a discussion afterwards\, I would like 
 to discuss how singing in different languages helps improving my pronuncia
 tion in these languages. If I find some scientific articles on this subjec
 t\, I will briefly mention them and afterwards\, I would like to talk abou
 t my experience in this respect. I will illustrate some examples that show
  how useful for one's pronunciation it is to sing in the target languages.
  Before the Q&A session\, I would like to discuss on this topic with the o
 ther participants by asking them some discussion questions.
DTSTART:20240516T150000
DTEND:20240516T154500
LOCATION:Slovake.eu room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Olga Koeva:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
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UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/752241303e0f95001cb85f6eae9bc9fd
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SUMMARY:Multilingual concert with Olga Koeva
DESCRIPTION:In this concert\, I would like to entertain the audience of the
  Polyglot Gathering in Prague by singing songs of my favourite styles: lat
 ino\, samba\, salsa\, bossa nova and many others.
DTSTART:20240517T200000
DTEND:20240517T210000
LOCATION:Glossika room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Olga Koeva:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/dd917f936ef6424868c9db6da8f9667e
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SUMMARY:First step to Finnish
DESCRIPTION:Do you wanna get to know the language which inspired Tolkien? T
 his session is designed for absolute beginners who don’t have any experi
 ence of learning Finnish - a language which is certainly different from ma
 ny others you may have studied so far. Finnish is not the easiest\, but it
  is not exceptionally difficult. Come along and you will quickly understan
 d why!
DTSTART:20240516T110000
DTEND:20240516T114500
LOCATION:Slovake.eu room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Adrianna Plaga:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
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UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/b3d53bba68476b3a20d7a9f0f5d02173
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SUMMARY:Language Crash Course: Hindi
DESCRIPTION:Hindi is a language spoken by around 600 million people worldwi
 de and is the third most spoken language in the world. Despite this\, it r
 emains not very widely studied among the (European) multilingual community
 !\nWhether you want to immerse yourself in a country with an extremely ric
 h and varied culture\, find out how much Hindi vocabulary comes from other
  languages such as Persian/Arabic/Turkish or just discover how to pronounc
 e your favourite Indian dishes and connect with a population of over a bil
 lion people who\, like me\, by now inevitably find themselves in all corne
 rs of the globe\, come along to this Hindi Language Crash Course!\nAmong o
 ther things\, we will cover the basics including greetings\, introducing y
 ourself\, some numbers and fundamental aspects of Hindi grammar!
DTSTART:20240516T150000
DTEND:20240516T154500
LOCATION:Esperanto room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Dhananjay Talwar:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
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UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/dae2a136e4d9feac048377f48bf5e025
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SUMMARY:What is a Native Language?
DESCRIPTION:As polyglots and multilingual people\, we are very enthusiastic
  about all things language-related! But there are many assumptions and fal
 se stereotypes surrounding languages and language learning.\nIn this talk\
 , I will bring into question many of the common beliefs about languages st
 arting with one of the biggest stereotypes and over-generalisations – th
 e idea of a “native speaker”. My aim is to challenge all the underlyin
 g assumptions we have about language that we may not even be aware of – 
 from language levels to the idea of a “polyglot” and even what constit
 utes a language in itself.\nThis talk will make you doubt all that you kno
 w and love: the definition of a language\, the role of a ‘polyglot’ an
 d maybe even your own existence!
DTSTART:20240518T100000
DTEND:20240518T104500
LOCATION:Slovake.eu room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Dhananjay Talwar:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/d59105b3a8a9a662f7f68a1813797594
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SUMMARY:The Only Greek Workshop You’ll Ever Need
DESCRIPTION:Let's discover Greek together! I'll show you how to speak real 
 Greek and make your holidays in the country or your conversations with tha
 t cool Greek person you know an unforgettable experience. I'll also teach 
 you the real Greek intonation you can use to make the phrases you learn sh
 ine. Let's learn what textbooks don't teach\, talk to each other\, and hav
 e some fun! This is not your typical beginner workshop\, so all levels are
  welcome!
DTSTART:20240519T100000
DTEND:20240519T104500
LOCATION:Slovake.eu room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Maria Spantidi:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
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UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/b9f8e32ed8ce8b424c7c5cf96ce26018
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SUMMARY:Nobody can teach you a language
DESCRIPTION:Are you a language learner or a language user?\nIt’s easy to 
 get stuck in learning mode and never making the jump to language user.\nEs
 pecially when the language you are acquiring is structurally different fro
 m languages you already now.\nYet\, to get good at a language it is critic
 al to use it in real life contexts.\nIn this talk I’m sharing what I’v
 e learned from turning over 100 frustrated Estonian learners into Estonian
  users – how focusing on structure first unlocks more content from the g
 et-go and turns you into an independent student of your chosen language.
DTSTART:20240517T120000
DTEND:20240517T124500
LOCATION:Slovake.eu room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Dario Hamidi:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
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UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/d9d09981094fe06a2d3ee91caa15fd3e
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SUMMARY:LUDIKON game
DESCRIPTION:Do you speak IKON? Certainement njet\, because IKON ist njet sp
 eakable\, but maybe you kannst read it! Test yourselbst und zee how much y
 ou kannst comprendre in deze langue made entièrement of icones ! De LUDIK
 ON game will be présenté by Cesco Reale from de KomunIKON team.\nKomunIK
 ON développe und implementa a graphique comunicación systema named IKON 
 und its applicacións en diferentes markets.\nIKON ist an easy\, intuitiva
 \, internazionale und transculturale visuelle langue. It ist a structuré 
 systema that combine icônes und linguistica.\nBy being fun und kreativ\, 
 IKON has applicacións en diferentes fields\, from comunicación technolog
 ie to graphique design\, educación\, produkt merchandise und humanitaria 
 krisis supporto.
DTSTART:20240519T150000
DTEND:20240519T154500
LOCATION:Slovake.eu room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Cesco Reale:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/ca40c2f2a861841b3ffdc69887308850
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SUMMARY:The Language of Self: How Speaking Multiple Languages Shapes Who We
  Are
DESCRIPTION:Imagine effortlessly swapping languages like a code-cracking ni
 nja\, unlocking doors to hidden cultural gems. That’s the superpower of 
 a polyglot! But hold on\, just how many languages define this elusive bree
 d? Two? Three? Maybe a mind-blowing ten? Does knowledge of multiple langua
 ges affect the identity of a polyglot? Is a polyglot’s identity a sympho
 ny of languages\, each of its notes echoing a different culture? Do polygl
 ots dance to the rhythm of belonging or a melody of displacement?\nCurious
  and eager to find answers to these questions\, I embarked on a research a
 dventure! I crafted a questionnaire containing 30 questions and distribute
 d it among language enthusiasts. And guess what? Over 30 amazing individua
 ls responded\, sharing their unique linguistic journeys and fascinating pe
 rspectives!\nBuckle up\, language lovers\, because I’m about to reveal s
 ome fascinating insights I gleaned from their stories. Get ready to explor
 e the world through the eyes of these multilingual masters and discover ho
 w languages shape who we are!
DTSTART:20240519T090000
DTEND:20240519T094500
LOCATION:Slovake.eu room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Inese Pintāne:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/120cf26b5e5786dc9e10f3de8a3ca109
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SUMMARY:Akelarre – Do you want to sing with the Basque witches?
DESCRIPTION:In the Basque Country\, as in Prague\, there is a long traditio
 n of witchcraft. In today’s workshop we are going to listen to witch sto
 ries!\nAll this will be an excuse to play with an ancient language\, Euske
 ra. Its origin is lost in the mists of time\, and we can see how myths and
  legends also arise linked to language.\nWe will also take the opportunity
  to talk about cultural aspects linked to this idea of witchcraft\, such a
 s their headdresses with phallic shapes.\nWith all this we build the ident
 ity of a culture and thanks to this\, even though it is a minorized langua
 ge today\, it remains alive!\nIf you have not yet fled the room\, horrifie
 d\, we will take advantage of the fact that we are already experts in Basq
 ue to be able to sing the witches’ songs. You dare?
DTSTART:20240517T160000
DTEND:20240517T164500
LOCATION:deutsch.info room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Iñaki Santos DPB:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/3c4214c231106dc8a217d7e60b85dcd2
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:A Comparative Introduction to አማርኛ
DESCRIPTION:Well\, you’re attending a polyglot gathering\, so I’d guess
  you’re vaguely aware that the Arabic and Hebrew languages are related. 
 You might have even heard of Amharic\, and know that it also belongs to th
 e same family. But just how similar is Amharic to its Middle Eastern cousi
 ns\, really?\nAs an intermediate Arabic and Hebrew learner who has also be
 en studying Amharic (very slowly) for the past few years\, I have plenty o
 f thoughts on this subject that I’d love to share.\nIn this talk\, we’
 ll look at the fundamentals of Amharic writing\, vocabulary and grammar fr
 om the perspective of comparative Semitic linguistics. In addition to nume
 rous comparisons with Arabic and Hebrew\, we’ll also touch on Syriac\, S
 outh Arabian languages\, Tigrinya and Ge’ez\, and the long history of cu
 ltural and linguistic exchange between the Horn of Africa and the Near Eas
 t. ለጤናችን!
DTSTART:20240516T120000
DTEND:20240516T124500
LOCATION:Esperanto room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Kevin Fei Sun:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/89941791a082fd59ac26145f8c7685ed
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SUMMARY:Back to ourselves: rebirth of Ukrainian as a way to embrace nationa
 l identity
DESCRIPTION:Historically\, Ukraine has been a linguistic paradox for quite 
 a while. For many Ukrainians Russian is a native language\, although most 
 people in the country are bilingual. But where does this history begin and
  end? After the start of the full-scale invasion\, Ukraine started to expe
 rience a “generation shift” as more and more people are switching to U
 krainian and young people are choosing it as a language in which they want
  to raise their kids.\nThe talk will focus on the changes happening in the
  modern Ukrainian language\, especially those prompted by the war. Among t
 hem: bringing back the original Ukrainian words purposely removed during t
 he Soviet era\, using feminine forms for professions etc.\, spelling modif
 ications\, neologisms and slang. We will also touch upon the means of furt
 her language purification suggested by modern linguists. At the end\, the 
 speaker will give recommendations for Ukrainian books and films useful to 
 those interested in the modern Ukrainian culture or willing to increase th
 eir Ukrainian vocabulary.
DTSTART:20240518T160000
DTEND:20240518T164500
LOCATION:Esperanto room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Victoria Burbelo:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/205d2c11eaaff267c79e450c86acb121
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Lessons I learnt from language immersion as a beginner (and becomin
 g a celebrity)
DESCRIPTION:I’ve always wondered what it’s like to be a celebrity langu
 age learner. Last summer\, it became reality—thanks to a language immers
 ion journey. As a casual learner who prefers gradual absorption of a targe
 t language\, I never saw the appeal of the intensive full-immersion mode o
 f learning. But when an opportunity presented itself\, I arrived in Vilniu
 s\, Lithuania\, hoping to go from zero Lithuanian to a functioning speaker
  within one month.\nFacing the unfamiliar\, I applied my polyglotting expe
 rience and adopted an analytical approach towards making most of my time\,
  absorbing the language and culture as fast as possible\, in whole new way
 s. Along the way\, I became a minor online celebrity\, which taught me les
 sons about the target language’s culture as well.\nYou might also be con
 sidering doing immersion learning yourself\, whichever level you’re curr
 ently on. In this talk\, I’ll share the lessons I learnt: I laid out a g
 ame plan\, tried strategies\, and brought my polyglot habits and instincts
 . I’ll compare it to immersion as a non-beginner\, to figure out what wo
 rked and what didn’t\, so that you\, too\, can bring my experience to yo
 ur next new language\, whether you’re learning it in the country or at h
 ome.
DTSTART:20240517T090000
DTEND:20240517T094500
LOCATION:Esperanto room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Israel Lai:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/b5d49619a2a77ffb6cc2d88aac58360f
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:How kinship systems shape your worldview and reality: cross-cultura
 l anecdotes
DESCRIPTION:In what situations would you call your mother your aunt? Or you
 r aunt’s son your father? Do you even know your uncle’s name?\nWhat we
  call our family is something we usually take for granted\; after all\, we
 ’ve known them our whole lives. But no matter which culture you’re fro
 m\, when you examine these terms closely\, you might realise they can be d
 eeply weird.\nYou may have heard that Asian cultures tend to have more com
 plex kinship terms\, starting from siblings\, sorted by age. In fact\, eve
 n though these systems around the world have been sorted into 6 main categ
 ories\, there can be a lot of nuance — nuance that can be traced back to
  the role of family in society\, and the role of the individual in the fam
 ily.\nBut did you know that these systems not only reflect and shape famil
 ial culture\, but have far-reaching effects on our daily lives? Even beyon
 d the family\, the way we perceive other people and talk about them can di
 ffer greatly between cultures.\nAs a Cantonese-speaking person living in a
 n anglophone world\, I have frequently noticed these incongruences in my d
 ay-to-day social interactions. Come tag along on my journey of self-discov
 ery\, exploring the question: who am I to people?
DTSTART:20240519T090000
DTEND:20240519T094500
LOCATION:Esperanto room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Israel Lai:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/58171b027d99ab04bcc46851caecabfd
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Polyglot games
DESCRIPTION:Come to enjoy tongue-twisters\, Scrabble\, polyglot speed-meeti
 ng\, the shortest word\, and other polyglot games
DTSTART:20240516T090000
DTEND:20240516T094500
LOCATION:deutsch.info room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Cesco Reale:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/92f8d4f0540ab6671716d848e31a5e5d
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Crash course Dutch
DESCRIPTION:Considering Dutch as your next language to learn or simply curi
 ous how the language ticks? In this workshop I'll teach you the basics of 
 Dutch\, touch on a couple of grammar points and end by pointing out some d
 ifferences between the Dutch language spoken in Flanders and in the Nether
 lands. You might just find out you already understand more Dutch than you 
 think!
DTSTART:20240518T110000
DTEND:20240518T114500
LOCATION:Slovake.eu room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Lander Van Canneyt:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/5604433973f518d5a70f83def8be8623
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Konferenzdolmetscher – Berichte aus der Praxis
DESCRIPTION:Wie arbeiten freiberufliche Konferenzdolmetscher? Oscar Hughes\
 , fast noch Berufsanfänger\, arbeitet in mehreren Ländern und bei den EU
 - Institutionen in Strasburg und Brüssel. Elisabeth Dörrer dolmetscht se
 it 40 Jahren\, 32 davon hauptsächlich bei der EU. Studium\, Prüfungen\, 
 Sprachen\, Alltag in der Kabine\, wie bereiten wir uns vor und wie überle
 ben wir den Sitzungsstress?
DTSTART:20240517T110000
DTEND:20240517T114500
LOCATION:Esperanto room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Elisabeth Dörrer\, Oscar Hughes:mailto:info@polyglo
 tgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/5c5b48c068c90589717c13a280cdf9a5
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:A Linguistic and Historical Look into Tagalog
DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered why many Filipinos use so many Spanish words that
  you’d think we all somehow grew up with Dora the Explorer? Or ever thou
 ght to yourself\, can someone who speaks Tagalog learn Indonesian with eas
 e? And what’s the difference between Tagalog and Filipino anyway?\nCome 
 learn about the Philippines’ most spoken language from both a linguistic
  and historical standpoint. You’ll learn a little bit about that elusive
  Austronesian alignment\; discover the difference between Tagalog and Fili
 pino\; and find out how the history of the Philippines has shaped Tagalog 
 to what it is today.
DTSTART:20240518T090000
DTEND:20240518T094500
LOCATION:Glossika room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Jeremy Buhain:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/201fc80969c3f873c7811acb6167e7da
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Brain Computer Interfaces are coming: why we now need to aim for a 
 C3 level of languages proficiency
DESCRIPTION:Imagine a world where individuals affected by loss of speech co
 mmunicate with others solely through their thoughts\, bypassing language. 
 Surprised? Is already a reality! Now imagine a world where we could downlo
 ad languages directly into our brains or automatically translate them in o
 ur minds. Sounds like science fiction? Think twice!\nThanks to a groundbre
 aking medical technology (BCIs: Brain Computer Interfaces)\, this seemingl
 y distant dream might soon become true. BCIs can be easily and safely impl
 anted into your brain through your femoral vessels (aka your groin)! I’l
 l show you how!! This neurotechnology is here to stay and will transform t
 he human experience of communication.\nWhat are the implications? What doe
 s it mean for polyglots? And why should we now aim for a C3 level of langu
 ages proficiency. Curious about it? Join me! It will be fun!
DTSTART:20240519T120000
DTEND:20240519T124500
LOCATION:Slovake.eu room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Eduardo Alexandre Teiga:mailto:info@polyglotgatherin
 g.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/e5592a88efa8c24b8eed3ce26d1d92f8
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Uno\, Dos\, Today’s: An Intro to “Espanglés”
DESCRIPTION:In the evolving landscape of language learning\, “Espanglés
 ” emerges as a groundbreaking method\, blending linguistic innovation wi
 th the intuitive understanding of pronunciation. This presentation\, led b
 y dialect coach Ruben Adery\, introduces a novel approach to mastering pro
 nunciation across languages\, starting with American English and Latin Ame
 rican Spanish. By leveraging the familiar spelling systems of one’s nati
 ve language\, “Espanglés” facilitates an almost native-like pronuncia
 tion without the need for understanding phonetic symbols or convoluted tec
 hnical rules.\nImagine pronouncing the Spanish word tres as effortlessly a
 s saying “today’s” in an American accent. This method not only simpl
 ifies language learning but also enriches the speaker’s ability to commu
 nicate with clarity and confidence. Beyond a mere mix of Spanish and Engli
 sh\, “Espanglés” represents a carefully crafted system designed to br
 idge the gap between reading and speaking\, making it a powerful tool for 
 language enthusiasts\, actors\, singers\, and educators alike.\nThe presen
 tation will explore the foundation and principles of “Espanglés\,” of
 fering insights into its development and potential to transform language e
 ducation. Attendees will get a glimpse of how this approach is being exten
 ded to other languages\, including Portuguese ("Portunglês")\, Hebrew ("H
 ebrish")\, and even English pronunciations using the Korean Hangeul alphab
 et (“Hanglish”).\nJoin Ruben for an enlightening session at the 2024 P
 olyglot Gathering in Prague\, and embark on a linguistic journey that prom
 ises to challenge and change the way we think about language learning. “
 Espanglés” is just the beginning—unlock the potential to navigate the
  world of languages with ease and precision.
DTSTART:20240518T150000
DTEND:20240518T154500
LOCATION:Glossika room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Ruben Adery:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/ffda2faf7f684b684a0bc1777eace5f9
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Rhythmic Polyglot: Sing\, Learn\, Repeat!
DESCRIPTION:Join the lively “Rhythmic Polyglot: Sing\, Learn\, Repeat!”
  workshop – a fun blend of singing and language learning! We’ll explor
 e some catchy songs in different languages\, unravelling the language magi
 c in each tune. Get ready for playful warm-ups to kick off our musical jou
 rney. Be prepared to lift your voice\, repeat those linguistic gems\, and 
 make singing a key to unlocking multilingual proficiency. It’s not just 
 about singing\; it’s a joyful mix of languages and tunes\, making learni
 ng a breeze. Discover how singing aids memory and pronunciation\, turning 
 the workshop into a melody-packed adventure where singing and learning go 
 hand in hand!
DTSTART:20240516T100000
DTEND:20240516T104500
LOCATION:deutsch.info room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Marta Melnyk:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/7da337a0e8b65c205d2b7854b9744bd7
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:If you speak Spanish and French (and a bit of Italian)\, you can ea
 sily learn Catalan
DESCRIPTION:In this talk we will talk about the Catalan language\, and the 
 similarities and differences between Catalan\, Spanish and French. We will
  analyze the vocabulary and grammar and highlight the aspects that will he
 lp you quickly become a Catalan speaker. We will play games with Catalan\,
  French and Spanish vocabulary. This talk will be in Catalan\, French\, Sp
 anish and English.
DTSTART:20240518T090000
DTEND:20240518T094500
LOCATION:Slovake.eu room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Jeffrey Micher\, Marta Capdevila:mailto:info@polyglo
 tgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/04b798870ba2173faf3a3fd3daa93087
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:The Characteristics of Major Language Families
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a straightforward exploration of linguistic charact
 eristics shared among major language families. From Germanic\, Romance\, S
 lavic\, and other languages\, we'll uncover common features that offer pra
 ctical benefits for language learners and analytical thinkers alike. Gain 
 a deeper understanding of shared grammar structures\, phonological similar
 ities\, and cultural influences that transcend these diverse linguistic la
 ndscapes. Whether you're embarking on language learning or seeking to shar
 pen your comparative linguistics skills\, this talk equips you with essent
 ial insights for your journey.
DTSTART:20240519T110000
DTEND:20240519T114500
LOCATION:Glossika room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Adam Raelson:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/dc0fdd1bb12fc6e1a9299eb7babc357c
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Let’s write a diary
DESCRIPTION:Embark on an exciting linguistic journey with my immersive work
 shop designed to kickstart your Polish (or any other language) writing ski
 lls! Join me as we delve into the art of expression through daily journali
 ng. Perfect for beginners\, this workshop introduces a dynamic approach to
  language learning\, empowering you to communicate confidently in Polish f
 rom the very start.\nI’ll guide you through a progressive series of writ
 ing exercises\, starting with basic sentences\, and gradually\, step by st
 ep advancing to more intricate structures. I’ll use Polish as the exampl
 e language\, but you can use the technique for any other language. I have 
 practised the method with my students\, and they find it very useful.
DTSTART:20240517T150000
DTEND:20240517T154500
LOCATION:Esperanto room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Jan Oko:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/22e599c73453b34d3c6b69190e543173
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Juggling 101 in French
DESCRIPTION:Come learn juggling with the workshop ’Juggling 101 in French
 ’! In this relaxed and supportive environment\, you’ll learn the basic
 s of juggling while immersing yourself in the beauty of the French languag
 e. Join us for a fun-filled session where you’ll make new friends\, laug
 h\, and enjoy the thrill of mastering new skills! Get ready to impress eve
 ryone with your juggling talents and create unforgettable memories!\nVenez
  découvrir la jonglerie avec notre atelier ’Jonglerie 101 en français
 ’ ! Rejoignez-nous pour apprendre les bases de cet art amusant tout en p
 longeant dans la langue française. Que vous soyez débutant ou que vous v
 ouliez améliorer vos compétences\, on vous guidera dans une expérience 
 amusante et enrichissante. Rejoignez-nous pour rire\, faire de nouveaux am
 is et relever des défis excitants ! Vous allez impressionner tout le mond
 e !
DTSTART:20240518T110000
DTEND:20240518T114500
LOCATION:No English zone (outside) or atrium (if raining)
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Prasanna Deshapriya:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.co
 m
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/10456230589711c8e8ec82182c41b6f7
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:How we created the Interslavic zonal constructed language.
DTSTART:20240517T110000
DTEND:20240517T114500
LOCATION:Slovake.eu room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Vojtěch Merunka:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/501f41d474ce871893ae2973ba36262d
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Eeny\, meeny\, miny\, moe - what next language am I to ...? 
DESCRIPTION:Every polyglot or polyglot-to-be sometimes faces the difficult 
 choice of the next language or languages he or she will focus on\, what la
 nguage version\, dialect or the family he should pick up or give up\, what
  should be the next goal and when we are ready to start new challenge. I a
 m not an exception to this rule\, i have struggled myself so I would like 
 to search for the solutions together. 
DTSTART:20240516T150000
DTEND:20240516T164500
LOCATION:deutsch.info room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Blanka Rzewuska:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/8aa0a00235a463c85bc414dbb8b676c8
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:An Introduction to Penang Hokkien: A Unique Language of the Chinese
  Diaspora in Southeast Asia
DESCRIPTION:The Penang Hokkien language spoken in Penang in Malaysia\, as w
 ell as in neighbouring parts of Northern Malaysia. A very similar dialect 
 is spoken in Medan and neighbouring parts of North Sumatra. Penang Hokkien
  developed in the late 18th and early 19th Century from an archaic form of
  Zhangzhou Minnan brought to the Malay Peninsula by migrants from Southern
  Fujian Province\, China. It is to a certain extent\, mutually intelligibl
 e with Taiwanese Minnan as well as with the prestige dialect of Xiamen\, C
 hina. Penang Hokkien retains archaic vocabulary rarely used in China and T
 aiwan plus a large amount of Malay and English loanwords. 
DTSTART:20240519T120000
DTEND:20240519T124500
LOCATION:Esperanto room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Brian Loo Soon Hua:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/c2f211f2cd153f13186e0baee0bcd549
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:A Comparison of the Phonology and Grammar of Five Austronesian Lang
 uages: Malagasy\, Malay\, Tagalog\, Chamorro and Palauan
DESCRIPTION:Join Brian as he explores the world's most geographically wides
 pread language family (well\, at least before Europeans settled the Americ
 as\, Australia\, New Zealand and South Africa!). The ancient speakers of t
 his far-flung family had settled a vast region stretching from Madagascar 
 off the coast of Southeast Africa to Easter Island not far from South Amer
 ica. And they did this without the compass and any kind of modern technolo
 gy. Let's explore the similarities and differences between five different 
 languages from this family with some of the core vocabulary being almost i
 dentical between languages spoken across huge distances.
DTSTART:20240516T100000
DTEND:20240516T104500
LOCATION:Glossika room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Brian Loo Soon Hua:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/e645e4966615067d4d16e65a069c0010
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Dance and Sign Language / Danza y Lengua de Señas
DESCRIPTION:Not only do we speak with words\, we also speak with the body. 
 Even when we silence our feelings\, the body expresses our emotions. What 
 is important is not only what we say\, but also the way we say it. Therefo
 re\, for me\, dance is a beautiful and artistic way of communicating\, and
  if we can also do it with our hands with previously established signs\, t
 hen it becomes “danced poetry.”\nNo solamente se habla con las palabra
 s\, también se habla con el cuerpo. Aún cuando callamos nuestros sentimi
 entos\, el cuerpo expresa nuestras emociones. Lo importante no solo es lo 
 que decimos\, sino también la forma en que lo decimos. Por ello\, para m
 í\, la danza es una hermosa y artística forma de comunicarse\, y si pode
 mos también hacerlo con las manos con señas previamente establecidas\, e
 ntonces se convierte en “poesía bailada”.
DTSTART:20240519T160000
DTEND:20240519T164500
LOCATION:Esperanto room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Brenda Liliana Ruvalcaba Montoya:mailto:info@polyglo
 tgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/0de09ac33c36beec68a1ead579b58851
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Norwegian Crash Course
DESCRIPTION:Let’s travel to Norway! In this crash course I’ll show you 
 the basics of the Norwegian language through excerpts from a story instead
  of boring dialogues.
DTSTART:20240516T160000
DTEND:20240516T164500
LOCATION:Glossika room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Werner Skalla:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/b7e58df01bb3912a80864e0f9bf3934d
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:A survival guide to German grammar
DESCRIPTION:Have your German teachers tortured you with Dativ and Akkusativ
  endings? Are you still having nightmares about separable verbs? In this t
 alk we’ll discuss an approach that makes German grammar a bit easier to 
 digest.\nThis is relevant for you whether you are struggling with German g
 rammar yourself\, or whether you are teaching German.
DTSTART:20240518T100000
DTEND:20240518T104500
LOCATION:Glossika room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Werner Skalla:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/69f30a534ae46f9b7a7ac4bc13a045df
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Traditional or Simplified—Which Chinese Characters Should I Learn
DESCRIPTION:People don’t want to learn Chinese characters at all\, why sh
 ould they learn how to read and write at all? On top of that\, what’s th
 e incentive to learn the more complex\, traditional forms? In my talk\, I 
 explain why learning non simplified Chinese characters is a good idea and 
 how to do it. 
DTSTART:20240519T110000
DTEND:20240519T114500
LOCATION:Slovake.eu room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Piotr Gibas:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/0bb45f98a0e26a1c632a82ddc5daddff
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Musical language quiz
DESCRIPTION:How good are you at recognizing various spoken languages? And w
 hat about sung languages? Come to our quiz show and try to guess what lang
 uage the songs are in!\nIf you participated last year\, don&rsquo\;t worry
 \, the songs will be different.
DTSTART:20240518T190000
DTEND:20240518T194500
LOCATION:Glossika room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Matthieu Desplantes:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.co
 m
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/0b6cee1035aa6bcb08bd6d6adc4c6682
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Overcoming procrastination: Strategies for language learners and be
 yond
DESCRIPTION:Procrastination is a universal challenge that affects many aspe
 cts of life\, including the pursuit of language learning. This interactive
  talk &amp\; workshop aims to address the pervasive issue of procrastinati
 on by offering practical strategies to understand and overcome it.\nIt wil
 l additionally incorporate innovative language coaching tools.
DTSTART:20240516T160000
DTEND:20240516T174500
LOCATION:Slovake.eu room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Elisa Polese:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/0109d0ce670af99a610ead3123fe5111
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Workshop interattivo: public speaking\, pitching e comunicazione pe
 r Connessioni profonde
DESCRIPTION:In un mondo dove comunicare efficacemente apre le porte a infin
 ite opportunità\, questo workshop mira a migliorare la tua maniera di com
 unicare (e come ti senti comunicando!) per instaurare connessioni più pro
 fonde o migliorare il tuo public speaking &amp\; pitching.Questo laborator
 io\, tenuto interamente in italiano è destinato a chi possiede un livello
  di competenza linguistica minimo di B2 (upper intermediate).\nUtilizzerem
 o tecniche di teatro d’improvvisazione e giochi interattivi come strumen
 ti potenti per abbattere le barriere comunicative\, migliorare l’ascolto
  attivo e stimolare una comunicazione più autentica ed efficace.
DTSTART:20240518T150000
DTEND:20240518T164500
LOCATION:Slovake.eu room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Elisa Polese:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/b128e521509a9e5743380b44c5ffd064
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Chavacano: The Final Frontier of Global Spanish
DESCRIPTION:If you know some Spanish\, you probably think that “Chabacano
 ” is something vulgar\, but did you know it is also a common name used f
 or creole linguistic varieties with Spanish as the lexifier and Philippine
  languages as the adstrates? And why would anyone call these linguistic va
 rieties “vulgar”? Well\, that tells us all we need to know about who n
 amed it so (surprise\, surprise: the Spaniards) and why (to argue that thi
 s language is inferior to “proper” Spanish)!\nIn this presentation\, w
 e’ll dive into the history\, grammatical structure\, and societal impact
  of Chavacano\, shedding light on its colonial roots and modern status. In
  particular\, we will problematize the idea that Chavacano is part of Glob
 al Spanish (in the words of LangFocus\, whether is “almost Spanish”) d
 elving into two unique linguistic aspects vis-a-vis Spanish\, i.e.: 26 dis
 cursive particles and a verb-subject-object word order. Do these aspects p
 rove that Chavacano and Spanish are different languages? That Chavacano is
  not part of The Global Hispanophone? Both? None? Join me as we discuss th
 is issue while analyzing textual and audiovisual samples\, highlighting si
 milarities and differences with Spanish and even the influence of indigeno
 us American languages like Nahuatl (!)
DTSTART:20240516T110000
DTEND:20240516T114500
LOCATION:Esperanto room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Dr. Carlos Yebra Lopez:mailto:info@polyglotgathering
 .com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/6149d9fec61ff661c618b150e6a6de2e
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Failing to Fail
DESCRIPTION:The biggest fear we have is failing\, so let's dive into the to
 pic and see what it means and what the consequences are of looking failure
  in the face and fail at it. 
DTSTART:20240519T100000
DTEND:20240519T104500
LOCATION:Glossika room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Richard Simcott:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/1750c4a16699e644508da6157afdaa13
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Navigating Language Families: A Germanic Journey
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a linguistic adventure as we delve into the intricaci
 es of language families in this engaging talk. Drawing from my personal ex
 perience navigating through English\, German\, Norwegian\, Dutch and other
 s. I’ll be your guide in uncovering the secrets to effectively diving in
 to a language family.\nWe’ll start by exploring the concept of language 
 families\, understanding how languages evolve and branch out from common a
 ncestors. With a focus on Indo-European languages\, we’ll dissect the si
 milarities and differences among English\, German\, Norwegian\, Swedish an
 d Dutch\, offering insights into how shared roots can facilitate learning.
 \nThroughout the talk\, I’ll share practical tips and strategies based o
 n my own journey\, from leveraging cognates and shared vocabulary to embra
 cing cultural nuances embedded within each language. Whether you’re a be
 ginner or seasoned language enthusiast\, you’ll discover actionable tech
 niques to accelerate your learning process and deepen your connection with
  languages within the same family.
DTSTART:20240519T090000
DTEND:20240519T094500
LOCATION:Glossika room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Matheus Ventura Lang :mailto:info@polyglotgathering.
 com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/d49169d69fbf23dca4435531252d0345
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:The Whimsical World of Endangered Languages – a lens into the obs
 cure and the unique
DESCRIPTION:A language is more than just a tool for communication. A langua
 ge is a physical manifestation of thousands of years of history\, culture 
 and tradition. It is a door to a larger chapter of the human story.\nThis 
 talk will focus on the diversity of languages around the globe\, highlight
 ing many of the most obscure and unique traits of the world’s languages.
  The talk will also discuss the most outstanding stories (that you likely 
 have never heard of) of the incredible individuals who did their part in p
 reserving all of our shared legacy.\n From ǃXóõ\, the language with the
  largest phonemic inventory in the world\, to the most unusual mixed langu
 age in history – the Algonquian-Basque Pidgin\, and the mindblowing conn
 ection between Siberian and North American languages – Ket.\nWith this t
 alk\, I want to demonstrate that when it comes to languages\, reality is t
 ruly stranger than fiction. I hope to inspire people to fight and preserve
  the diversity of our shared cultural heritage\, so that future generation
 s may experience it as well.
DTSTART:20240516T170000
DTEND:20240516T174500
LOCATION:Esperanto room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Shawn:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/8d068f8ffed81035b71964908db10676
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Polish crash course
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever heard that Polish is the most difficult language 
 in the world? Poles like to believe this\, but it is not true. I will prov
 e it to you in this short course. You will learn basic phrases and grammar
  so that you will end up knowing how to introduce yourself. 
DTSTART:20240519T100000
DTEND:20240519T114500
LOCATION:Esperanto room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Zuzanna Yevtushyk:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/3ad788f19bbbf0d0087531ef39f07179
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:What grammar is there in sign languages?
DESCRIPTION:Some spoken languages are known to have complex morphological s
 tructures which can be quite a challenge for language learners. But what a
 bout sign languages? In the 1960s William Stokoe was the first scholar to 
 claim that American Sign Language (ASL) is not just a bunch of signs rando
 mly put together in chunks but rather a fully developed language with its 
 own grammatical structure. Afterwards linguists in other parts of the worl
 d followed suit\, contributing to a still growing field of linguistics cal
 led sign linguistics.\nAs a sign linguist myself\, specializing in Polish 
 Sign Language\, I will be more than happy to tell you more about the gramm
 atical features of various sign languages of the world. Ther may be no gra
 mmatical cases or complicated verb conjugations\, but there are agreement 
 verbs\, classifiers and much more. Be sure to take part in the talk to fin
 d out more!
DTSTART:20240518T120000
DTEND:20240518T124500
LOCATION:Glossika room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Rafał Darasz:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/1a33550c09fabfc927ea7df007c3408d
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Street Czech – What the dictionary won’t teach you
DESCRIPTION:Czech comes in many variations. The official version you'll fin
 d in any book or app. But that will only take you so far. The way natives 
 really speak (and we're not even talking dialects here) is usually a shock
  to everybody who is learning the language. To keep this shock to a minimu
 m for you\, I'll introduce you to a few native words and phrases you might
  encounter in Czech Republic. There might even be a bit of profanity invol
 ved. 
DTSTART:20240516T170000
DTEND:20240516T174500
LOCATION:Glossika room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Thomas Brennecke :mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/f879a9d1db10e7220e9118a7ad2cffa2
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Land of the “Eternal Blue Sky.” Spoken Mongolian workshop. ᠮ
 ᠣᠩᠭᠤᠯ ᢈᠡᠯᠡ
DESCRIPTION:Whether it is the Star Wars’ cute Ewokese based off of the Ka
 lmyk-Mongol language\, Jedi: Fallen Order’s song Sugaan Essena written a
 nd sung by the talented HU\, Queen Amidala’s senate gown costume inspire
 d by traditional Mongolian noblewomen dress\, or the humble hamburger\, yo
 u have probably surreptitiously encountered elements of the Mongolian lang
 uage\, culture\, dress\, music and more in pop culture and beyond.\nSome M
 ongol words that have entered the English lexicon and others include: Sibe
 ria\, taiga\, Dalai Lama\, hurrah\, mogul\, horde\, crimea\, kremlin\, kha
 n\, Turgenev\, Yeltsin/Yelchin\, caracal\, cossack\, tatar\, etc. Additio
 nally\, if one is already familiar with the grammar and phonetics of eit
 her Korean or Japanese\, then Mongolian should feel quite similar to the s
 ounds and structure of this impugned Altaic sprachbund\, extending itself
  further to the Tungusic branch such as Manchu and Evenki.\nSo take a peek
  and immerse yourself firsthand in the language of the Mongols\, and perha
 ps even try your hand (or larynx!) at Khöömii aka Mongolian throat-singi
 ng. According to some ethnomusicologists\, these sounds are older than the
  mechanisms of human language itself.
DTSTART:20240518T170000
DTEND:20240518T174500
LOCATION:Glossika room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Solo Bat-Erdene:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/8c64df4cd33127e9662d57ddc3c6087c
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Lærið um nýju íslenskuna! Learn the New Icelandic!
DESCRIPTION:Icelandic crash courses have become parodies of themselves. “
 Haha\, look at our long place names. Dyin’ means ‘hi’. Can you say E
 yjafjallajökull? Volcanoes vikings Björk. Teehee Greenland is icy and Ic
 eland is green”.\nWhile it’s better than nothing\, these crash courses
  put forth a largely outdated image of a country and language that are rap
 idly changing.\nWhat about learning the Icelandic of the present and futur
 e? In this crash course\, you will learn basic Icelandic whilst also learn
 ing about sections of Icelandic society not often represented in the langu
 age and the country’s external image.\nÍslenskunámskeið fyrir byrjend
 ur hafa þróast út í einn stóran brandara. „Haha sjáið hvað stað
 arheiti eru löng. „Daginn“ hljómar eins og dyin’ á ensku. Geturð
 u sagt „Eyjafjallajökull“? Björk og víkingar eþaggi? LOL Ísland e
 r grænt og Grænland er bara ís“.\nÞó að það sé betra að bjóð
 a upp á slík námskeið frekar en engin námskeið þá setja þessi ná
 mskeið fram frekar úrelta mynd af þjóð og tungu sem eru ört að brey
 tast.\nHvað með að læra íslensku nútímans? Í þessu örnámskeiði
  lærir þú bæði grunnatriði tungumálsins og um þverskurð hins ísl
 enska samfélags sem er lítið sjáanlegur út á við.
DTSTART:20240518T090000
DTEND:20240518T094500
LOCATION:Esperanto room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Derek Terell Allen:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/5be72d39652f61439ea067cef18fe3da
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Scandinavian puzzle
DESCRIPTION:Are you confused with spelling and grammar of the 3 closely rel
 ated Scandinavian languages? I can explain major differences in an intuiti
 ve way. I support my speech with a historical outline\, examples and amusi
 ng false friends.
DTSTART:20240518T160000
DTEND:20240518T164500
LOCATION:Glossika room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Paul Suder:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/655805327b75a90d3bef34a2b497ff11
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:European microlanguages
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever heard of Aranese\, Saterfrisian or Vilamovian? Th
 ere are 60 regional or minority languages listed in the European Charter. 
 Some have only a couple of thousands or hundreds of speakers\, some are mo
 ribund or successfully revitalized\, but all of them are unique and fascin
 ating. Let's take a closer look on a few alive and kicking ones.
DTSTART:20240517T090000
DTEND:20240517T094500
LOCATION:Glossika room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Paul Suder:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/ecadf2becd2aca117e0bf7e14b24f594
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Educated Excuses for Grammatical Errors
DESCRIPTION:Can’t just leave away articles and personal pronouns! This is
  a habit you have to quickly get rid of\, along with split infinitives and
  preposition stranding!\nNo\, seriously… Do you feel guilty for making m
 istakes in your target language? Do you think you don’t speak your nativ
 e language right? Are you afraid of losing your face when making grammatic
 al errors? Then this workshop is for you! We will provide you with insight
 s from empirical and theoretical linguistics on why deviations from gramma
 tical rules are good: on the theoretical side\, they are just as regular a
 s the rules themselves\, and on the empirical side\, they are an indicator
  of linguistic diversity.
DTSTART:20240519T160000
DTEND:20240519T164500
LOCATION:Slovake.eu room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Felicitas Andermann & Ronja Sturm :mailto:info@polyg
 lotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/866afa1f83468ffed9a7fdf9e8ecf74f
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Speak Latin like the Romans!
DESCRIPTION:This Latin crash course is the extended version of the course f
 rom PG 2023. You’ll make your first steps in Latin and learn basic phras
 es with the TPR (Total Physical Response) method and the famous Oerberg co
 urse book Lingua Latina per se Illustrata.\nNo previous language knowledge
  is needed. You will memorise neither declensions nor conjugations. On the
  contrary\, you will learn to use the context to help you understand the t
 ext you read.
DTSTART:20240518T100000
DTEND:20240518T114500
LOCATION:Esperanto room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Jan Oko:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/7cf7f6690e59b9f32f73fe0047f8cca2
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:The Teacher’s Lounge: a Workshop for Language Teachers (and Anyon
 e Else Interested in Teaching)
DESCRIPTION:At events like the Polyglot Gathering\, there is — understand
 ably — a lot of focus on how to learn languages and achieve fluency\; bu
 t how does one teach a language? How much background preparation is necess
 ary? How much focus should there be on grammar? Should a teacher only ever
  speak the target language\, or can they use the learner’s language\, to
 o? How often and how should a teacher correct mistakes? And what role shou
 ld media and technology play in all this?\nThis workshop is aimed at anyon
 e who is currently teaching or would like to start teaching languages\, as
  well as anyone who has an interest in didactics. In the course of this wo
 rkshop\, we will examine different approaches to teaching languages\, take
  a look at some of the issues that language teachers often have to face\, 
 and try to find solutions to those issues. I will share my personal experi
 ences\, strategies\, ideas and anecdotes\, and everyone else will be more 
 than welcome to do the same and contribute to the discussion.
DTSTART:20240519T120000
DTEND:20240519T133000
LOCATION:deutsch.info room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Leonardo Ricci:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/3a4f6089a4677ddca933a98ef5d168e4
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Connecting Cultures Through Language Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Tandem is an online language learning community with millions o
 f members from all around the world. Our mission is to connect the world t
 hrough languages. In times when understanding each other across languages 
 and cultures seems more important than ever\, how does building bridges be
 tween cultures happen on Tandem? How does interacting with people from dif
 ferent corners of the globe lead to a better understanding of their cultur
 es and worldviews? We will share data and insights from the Tandem communi
 ty\, and talk about the potential of language exchange for a more connecte
 d world.
DTSTART:20240516T110000
DTEND:20240516T114500
LOCATION:Glossika room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Michelle Kubitza\, Tobias Dickmeis:mailto:info@polyg
 lotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/7b22b3b9d5e95637c4ecf9592837fe6d
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Introduction to Burmese language and culture / 深入探索緬甸
 的語言和豐富的文化
DESCRIPTION:Discover Myanmar’s culture and language in this fun 45-minute
  workshop. Learn basic Burmese words\, how to say them\, and write them. W
 e’ll look at the culture\, traditions\, and daily life that influence th
 e language. Through interactive activities\, you’ll enjoy and remember y
 our learning\, seeing the beauty and depth of Burmese. This workshop is gr
 eat for those who love languages and exploring cultures\, giving a special
  look at how language and culture come together.
DTSTART:20240518T160000
DTEND:20240518T164500
LOCATION:deutsch.info room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Chen Chi Ming:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/7e667536b2aad96587a91a62a061ae5d
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Understanding the Mind and Procrastination for Language Acquisition
DESCRIPTION:Are you a master procrastinator? Does the thought of learning a
  new language excite you until you remember how much effort it seems to re
 quire? What if I told you that procrastination and perceived laziness coul
 d be your greatest assets in mastering new languages? In this innovative t
 alk\, we delve into the art of learning languages for those who prefer the
  path of least resistance. Drawing from the groundbreaking research of lin
 guist Stephen Krashen and my personal experience from my own language lear
 ning journey — as someone who thrives on procrastination and self-identi
 fied laziness — I will unveil how to transform your language acquisition
  process into an enjoyable form of productive procrastination. Discover th
 e way to absorb new languages without drudgery\, leveraging comprehensible
  input to make language acquisition not just accessible but irresistibly f
 un. Say goodbye to traditional\, strenuous methods and hello to a world wh
 ere language acquisition aligns with your most laid-back self. This sessio
 n aims to not only redefine your approach to acquiring new languages but a
 lso to celebrate the procrastinator in you. 
DTSTART:20240518T170000
DTEND:20240518T174500
LOCATION:Esperanto room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Kirana Aisyah:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/7b84daa6127e0f86872331fd3009ef75
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:A Crash Course on ᠮᠠᠨᠵᡠ ᡤᡳᠰᡠᠨ Manchu\, China’
 s Former National Language
DESCRIPTION:Manju gisun\, known as “Manchu” in English\, was the nation
 al language (國語) of the Qing Empire that ruled China from the mid-17th
  century to 1912. It belongs to the Tungustic language family with a gramm
 ar similar to that of Turkic\, Mongolic\, Korean\, and Japanese. The Manch
 us used to be called “Jurchen” and originated from Northeastern Siberi
 a. Although Manchu was an official language of Qing China\, the Manchus ne
 ver imposed their language on the peoples they ruled over and assimilated 
 gradually into the dominant Chinese culture. As a result\, by the end of t
 heir imperial rule\, even the royal family had lost fluency in Manchu. Tod
 ay\, Manchu is a critically endangered language with only a handful of nat
 ive speakers\, but is fortunately witnessing a revival among ethnic Manchu
 s enthusiastic about their old mother tongue.\nThis crash course will teac
 h you the basic (very logical) grammatical structure of Manchu with useful
  phrases to talk about yourself and getting to know others with. You will 
 also get to learn the basics of Manchu writing – if time allows – whic
 h is almost the same as the Mongolian script.
DTSTART:20240517T170000
DTEND:20240517T181500
LOCATION:Slovake.eu room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Iskandar Ding:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/116bebcc76d6de5305f32840357ddbc0
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Idiolects\, Prescriptivism and How to Make a Foreign Language Your 
 Own
DESCRIPTION:Even if we speak the same language\, we all speak it slightly d
 ifferently\, influenced by our own life experiences and the connections we
  have with those around us. But when we learn a second (or whatever number
 ) language\, we’re often met with something much more standardised than 
 we’re used to.\nHow can you reflect your personality when you only know 
 a handful of words? Is there any point to learning the ’standard’ form
  of a language? What makes up an idiolect\, anyway?\nJoin me to discover p
 otential answers to these questions\, and reflect on the way you speak and
  what it says about how you interact with the world.
DTSTART:20240516T120000
DTEND:20240516T124500
LOCATION:Glossika room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Charlotte Donnelly:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/3b4a4916bce2a10fb61c1a62088165d2
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Start speaking Hungarian from 0
DESCRIPTION:How cool is that to speak Hungarian? Those who learn it\, usual
 ly fall in love with it\, and love this language for its pure logic. Taste
  Hungarian in this session\, and learn some useful structures. By the end 
 of the workshop\, you’ll be able to tell 5 sentences about yourself - in
  Hungarian! Sounds cool\, right?
DTSTART:20240516T100000
DTEND:20240516T104500
LOCATION:Esperanto room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Bozorádi Petra:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/2695c47c84ed91556066d7425017a39e
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:How Multilingualism Unlocked My Dream Job in France
DESCRIPTION:In this talk\, Josh shares his journey of how mastering multipl
 e languages became the key to unlocking a dream career in France\, despite
  lacking the technical background typically required. Coming from India\, 
 Josh faced challenges\, including competing with graduates from France's p
 restigious grandes écoles who don't need to apply for a work permit\, bri
 dging significant cultural gaps\, and competing without any network of peo
 ple who knew him. \nYet\, his fluency in English\, French\, and several So
 uth Indian languages stood out as a unique asset\, opening doors in unexpe
 cted ways. Josh's story is a testament to the power of languages in connec
 ting cultures\, breaking barriers\, and creating opportunities in the glob
 al job market. This talk will not only inspire you with the transformative
  potential of multilingualism but also provide practical insights into lev
 eraging language skills for professional advancement\, making it a must-se
 e for anyone looking to turn their linguistic abilities into their golden 
 ticket.
DTSTART:20240519T150000
DTEND:20240519T154500
LOCATION:Esperanto room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Joshua Balata:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/236578c8975b8e99a791f7d5612845d9
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:História do movimento poliglota no Brasil e América do Sul
DESCRIPTION:O Brasil\, assim como qualquer país das Américas\, é multié
 tnico e multilinguístico\, e apesar dos séculos de colonização\, escra
 vidão e supressão linguística\, ainda tem mais de 180 idiomas nativos\,
  dos mais de 2000 estimados da era pré-colombiana\, e mais de 60 estrange
 iros usados cotidianamente em seus mais de 5 mil municípios. Até 1850\, 
 por exemplo\, o tupi era mais falado que o português. Como se deu ao long
 o dos anos a interação entre os povos\, línguas e políticas linguísti
 cas no país e como surgiu e cresceu o movimento poliglota no Brasil\, um 
 país hoje majoritariamente monolíngue.\nE de que forma isso interage e a
 feta o movimento poliglota na América do Sul e no Mundo? Como este movime
 nto se relaciona com o resgate de idiomas nativos em risco? Quem foi Carlo
 s do Amaral Freire\, já falecido\, e como este hiper poliglota inspira no
 vos poliglotas no Brasil e América do Sul? Quais organizações e confer
 ências poliglotas já existem na região?
DTSTART:20240517T100000
DTEND:20240517T104500
LOCATION:Esperanto room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Georgos Jurobola:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/760a1a72e732c25f69583a36fc98ed5d
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Innovative technique to boost our motivation to achieve a language 
 goal with AlterEgo images when we explore our goal.
DESCRIPTION:Vivid visualizing of the achievement of one's goal kinesthetica
 lly\, emotionally\, visually\, and auditorily\, and seeing the image of a 
 new self and our happiness in this picture\, is one of the most powerful a
 ccelerators in language learning. This helps us synchronize different part
 s of our personality with our goal and progress towards it in harmony\, wi
 thout wasting energy on internal conflicts between our mind\, soul\, body\
 , and other components of ourselves.\nWhen our path to a goal in a certain
  language seems too difficult\, leading to procrastination\, it signals th
 at not all parts of our personality are aligned to achieve this goal. Howe
 ver\, we can fix this by conducting a deep exploration and incorporating a
 ssociative images into this process.\nAnna Bakova will share a tool that s
 he has developed in partnership with outstanding psychologists and coaches
 \, and has extensive experience in applying it with language learners and 
 for herself.
DTSTART:20240517T160000
DTEND:20240517T164500
LOCATION:Esperanto room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Anna Bakova:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/c28698566b24298981f7629bc1af1359
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Visualisierung der Phonetik: Ein Schnellkurs in Akustischer Analyse
DESCRIPTION:Bei Spracherwerb müssen wir oft neue Phoneme lernen\, die unge
 wohnt sind. Wie können wir unsere Sprache analysieren\, um unsere Ausspra
 che zu verbessern? Entdecken Sie die faszinierende Welt der akustischen An
 alyse! Tauchen Sie ein in die spannende Reise des Spracherwerbs\, in der w
 ir uns neuen Klängen und Phonemen stellen müssen. Erfahren Sie mehr übe
 r das Open-Source-Werkzeug Praat\, das es uns ermöglicht\, Schallwellen z
 u visualisieren und zu interpretieren.\nDiese Präsentation ist eine Einla
 dung zu durch die vielfältigen Akzente unserer Welt. Von den melodischen 
 Tönen des Arabischen bis hin zu den herausfordernden Klängen des Chinesi
 schen werden wir die Unterschiede und Gemeinsamkeiten erkunden\, die unser
 e Aussprache formen. Kommen Sie und lassen Sie sich von der Magie der Spra
 che verzaubern!
DTSTART:20240518T170000
DTEND:20240518T174500
LOCATION:Slovake.eu room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Keagan Cross:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/de162dba21a451968c2e84d4d21a46c5
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Can Tourism Help Save Endangered Languages?
DESCRIPTION:In this talk I will explore the complex intersection of tourism
  and endangered languages\, asking the critical question: Can tourism serv
 e as a lifeline for languages on the verge of extinction\, or might it do 
 more harm than good?\nDrawing on real world examples\, from Hawaiian and M
 ayan to Irish and Saami\, I’ll illustrate the implications of tourism on
  endangered languages\, discussing the challenges and opportunities faced 
 by communities striving to protect their linguistic heritage while simulta
 neously capitalising on tourism. I’ll examine the intricate and often fr
 aught relationship between tourism and cultural preservation\, weighing up
  the positive and negative impacts tourism can have on endangered language
 s.
DTSTART:20240519T120000
DTEND:20240519T124500
LOCATION:Glossika room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Leah Mundy:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/2130295257b2d8935d1e12b23cac38a0
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Language matters! Ukrainian as one of the key elements in shaping a
 nd preserving the nation
DESCRIPTION:Embark with me on a captivating journey of exploration into the
  intricate interplay of language and identity in the thought-provoking tal
 k\, "Ukrainian as an Identity Marker." Discover how the Ukrainian language
  serves as a powerful symbol of cultural heritage\, resilience\, and belon
 ging\, weaving together threads of history\, politics\, and societal dynam
 ics. Unravel the complexities of linguistic identity formation and preserv
 ation amidst changing landscapes\, and delve into the nuances of how langu
 age shapes perceptions of self and community. Join me as we navigate throu
 gh the rich tapestry of Ukrainian identity\, uncovering the deep-rooted si
 gnificance of language as a cornerstone of personal and collective belongi
 ng\, and a tool which helped to shape our independence.
DTSTART:20240516T120000
DTEND:20240516T124500
LOCATION:Slovake.eu room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Daria Tatarenko :mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/b64ee377dd4328bcac206897101b9079
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:A ginga da Capoeira
DESCRIPTION:45 minutos são o suficiente para aprender o básico da Ginga d
 a capoeira. Seu fundamento. Que é a base para desenvolver todo o resto de
 la. Acrobacias\, golpes etc.
DTSTART:20240519T120000
DTEND:20240519T124500
LOCATION:No English zone (outside) or atrium (if raining)
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Georgos Jurobola:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/9e2729364841daec125cb72d7c37079f
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Introduction to Maya Kaqchikel
DESCRIPTION:Join me on a fast-paced trip through one of Guatemala’s bigge
 st Mayan languages – Kaqchikel. Discover where and by whom it is spoken\
 , unravel the particularities of its pronunciation (ejective consonants!)\
 , get familiar with its pronouns\, learn how to count\, possess nouns\, an
 d see for yourself how surprisingly easy it is to form verbs in past\, pre
 sent and future tenses. Last but not least\, I will also show you how to u
 se the ergative case! All of it in English as the majority of the resource
 s are available to Spanish speakers only. There will be short exercises to
  put the theory into practice.
DTSTART:20240518T120000
DTEND:20240518T133000
LOCATION:deutsch.info room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Małgorzata Quiñonez:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.
 com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/cd9e844726cdbe4ae74cae227fbe79d0
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Sube al escenario: cómo crear como los actores un personaje que vi
 va y sienta en otro idioma
DESCRIPTION:Actuar es vivir con verdad en circunstancias imaginarias.\nLos 
 actores utilizan multitud de técnicas para crear personajes creíbles des
 de la intuición\, sus propios recuerdos o el sonido y cadencia de sus cue
 rpos. ¿Y si tomamos prestadas algunas para jugar a ser un hablante nativo
  en otro idioma? ¿Cómo sería el tú ruso\, holandés o chino?\nPartiend
 o de la imaginación\, de nuestro mundo personal de deseos\, fantasías y 
 emociones\, veremos cómo construir un personaje con el que interiorizar s
 onidos\, vocabulario y ademanes para comunicar mejor en la lengua que quer
 amos habitar.\n¡Que se abra el telón!
DTSTART:20240516T160000
DTEND:20240516T164500
LOCATION:Esperanto room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=María de Vera:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/37466aa1aa28c5c9f46d7e6f97631c90
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:7 games you can play in your new language from day 1
DESCRIPTION:Games are a perfect way to start communicating with native spea
 kers. You will learn 7 + 7 games you can enjoy playing with them from day 
 1. We will kick off with the games\, which serve as great conversation-sta
 rters and which do make your polyglot language skills shine. Next\, we wil
 l sample a few small talk games. Eventually\, we will dive into big games\
 , one of which will be brand new\, especially created for 2024 Polyglot Ga
 thering in Prague.\nWe will be using Czech playing cards with numbers and 
 pictures. We will be playing in groups\, in 10+ languages. Come and join u
 s for the hands-on workshop\, where we will be playing the whole time!
DTSTART:20240516T110000
DTEND:20240516T124500
LOCATION:deutsch.info room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Petr Hedbavny:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/044156a8d688c3d6ebafc32d9ed93950
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Polish Czech Mutual Intelligibility Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This interactive session with Norbert and Vít is a deep dive i
 nto the shared linguistic heritage of Polish and Czech languages. As close
 ly related Slavic tongues\, they hold a unique key to unlocking each other
 \, often with little to no prior study.\nJoin us as we explore the fascina
 ting phenomena of mutual intelligibility. Through engaging activities and 
 guided language experiments\, you’ll discover surprising similarities\, 
 decode cognates\, and unveil the history woven into each language. Our wor
 kshop is designed not just to teach\, but to transform the way you perceiv
 e and interact with Slavic languages.\nWhether you’re a Polish speaker i
 ntrigued by Czech or vice versa\, you’ll find yourself at the edge of a 
 thrilling linguistic frontier. This workshop is perfect for language enthu
 siasts\, curious minds\, and cultural explorers eager to expand their hori
 zons. Speakers of other Slavic languages might find it interesting too!\nW
 ith the “Polish Czech Mutual Intelligibility Workshop\,” prepare to be
  amazed as words and sentences unfold into a clearer understanding\, bridg
 ing the gap between two cultures. Don’t just learn — experience the jo
 y of discovery in real-time. Your adventure into the heart of mutual intel
 ligibility awaits!
DTSTART:20240517T110000
DTEND:20240517T114500
LOCATION:deutsch.info room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Norbert Wierzbicki\, Vít Benešovský:mailto:info@p
 olyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/26fae0f9b69176c4bfd2e6547c27d654
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Building bridges through language: Insights from starting a Polyglo
 t community in Stockholm
DESCRIPTION:I attended my first Polyglot Gathering in Teresin (Poland) 2022
 . What an occasion! There\, I had the opportunity to connect with fellow l
 anguage enthusiasts from all over the world and with those who\, like me\,
  were living in Sweden.\nInspired by the atmosphere of the Polyglot Gather
 ing and our shared passion for languages\, we started to meet regularly 3-
 4 times a year in Stockholm.\nThis year\, fueled by a desire to expand our
  community\, I took the initiative to start a Polyglot Meetup group in Sto
 ckholm…\nJoin me as I take you along the journey! 
DTSTART:20240516T100000
DTEND:20240516T104500
LOCATION:Slovake.eu room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Jonatan Haile:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/6ac3196fec722266f47ccd1597cfd4f6
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Let’s get crafty with Finnish! 2.0
DESCRIPTION:Finnish is one of the hardest languages\, or so they say.. In t
 his workshop\, however\, I will show language enthusiasts and crafty souls
  how easy creating sentences in a new language can be! This workshop is th
 e improved version of my creative hands-on language learning method suitab
 le for anyone interested in language structure\, incomprehensible poetry o
 r long letter combinations - no previous knowledge in the language needed.
DTSTART:20240517T170000
DTEND:20240517T174500
LOCATION:Esperanto room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Alina Raatikainen:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/51403444812923fccc692d1718bf98ba
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Politica linguistica & lenguas minorizadas: l’Italia\, la France\
 , España face à ses langues
DESCRIPTION:France\, Italia\, España\, sono i tre grandi stati latino-euro
 pei e linguisticamente hanno molto in comune: una lingua ufficiale prestig
 iosa\, numerose lingue regionali di origine latina ma anche minoranze di a
 ltra origine. E ci sono ben due lingue minoritarie in comune nei tre stati
 .\nSin embargo\, la historia y la política han moldeado paisajes lingüí
 sticos muy diferentes y lo que es más o menos evidente en un estado\, par
 ece una locura en el otro. Por cada estado vamos a hacer un recorrido de s
 us lenguas minorizadas y después vamos a comparar diferentes aspectos lin
 güísticos.\nComment chaque constitution traite les langues&nbsp\;? Est-c
 e qu’il y a des sujets plus clivants&nbsp\;? Protéger les minorités li
 nguistiques est de droite ou de gauche&nbsp\;? Quelles minorités linguist
 iques se portent le mieux&nbsp\;?
DTSTART:20240516T150000
DTEND:20240516T154500
LOCATION:Glossika room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Michael Boris MANDIROLA:mailto:info@polyglotgatherin
 g.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/10542fe9b98155c474f280aaafedaf82
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Esperanto quest: decipher the world
DESCRIPTION:Do you like LEGO? If yes\, you are going to probably like Esper
 anto and especially its word-compounding strategy.\nDiscover the power of 
 prefixes\, suffixes\, and endings that form the backbone of Esperanto voca
 bulary\, much like building blocks in a LEGO set. In this workshop tailore
 d for beginners\, unravel the mysteries behind composed words in Esperanto
 \, akin to solving intricate puzzles. No prior knowledge of Esperanto is r
 equired – just bring your curiosity\, knowledge of other languages and e
 nthusiasm to explore a language crafted for global communication. 
DTSTART:20240517T150000
DTEND:20240517T154500
LOCATION:deutsch.info room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Michael Boris MANDIROLA:mailto:info@polyglotgatherin
 g.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/0e513b304a8687cc7f8e95fe2b350fa7
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:L’espéranto et les autres langues
DESCRIPTION:Kelkaj kredas ke Esperanto celas forigi ĉiujn lingvojn de la m
 ondo… tamen ĝuste esperantistoj organizas la Poliglotkunvenon!\nCerte\,
  ĉiu esperantisto lernas la lingvon malsamkiale\, tamen oni povas atenti 
 kelkajn poziciojn en diversaj epokoj kaj starigi al si kelkajn demandojn.\
 nKion imagis Ludoviko Lazaro Zamenhof kreinte la lingvon? Kaj kion diras l
 a plejlastaj LingvoPolitikaj Pozicioj de la Tutmonda Esperantista Junulara
  Organizo?\nKiel ŝanĝiĝis iuj sintenoj? Kion la organizita movado pensa
 s pri lingva diverseco\, lingvaj rajtoj\, ktp?
DTSTART:20240519T150000
DTEND:20240519T154500
LOCATION:Glossika room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Michael Boris MANDIROLA:mailto:info@polyglotgatherin
 g.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/2610802e3b0851b0deb30a628aea348e
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Learner’s Attitude as the Key to Language Mastery: Insights from 
 Our Questionnaire
DESCRIPTION:What if the key to mastering a new language lies not in learnin
 g regularity or the method chosen\, but simply in our attitude?\nIn social
  psychology\, attitude describes how our past experiences\, beliefs\, and 
 feelings influence the way we perceive an object. This positive or negativ
 e perception influences what we think and how we behave.\nIt will surprise
  no one that polyglots have a more positive attitude towards language lear
 ning than those who struggle in the classroom. But do they feel less frust
 ration when faced with similar tasks? Or do they simply believe in themsel
 ves more? Does the idea of meeting other cultures motivate them more?\nIn 
 order to precisely identify the main differences between the two groups\, 
 we gathered the answers of Polyglot Gathering 2024 participants to 34 ques
 tions related to attitude and compared them to the answers of less success
 ful language learners.\nThe good news? Unlike our inborn abilities\, attit
 udes can be changed. Whether you’re battling your own language learning 
 journey or assisting others in mastering a new language\, this talk will p
 resent our key findings\, offering fresh perspectives and practical strate
 gies.
DTSTART:20240517T120000
DTEND:20240517T124500
LOCATION:Glossika room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Philippe Rendulić:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/b0ed7a8168968b174a0f72747a58ec59
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Managing a multilingual academic community: an example of Vincent P
 ol University in Lublin\, Poland
DESCRIPTION:The talk is a characterization of the multicultural and multili
 ngual academic community of Vincent Pol University\, which is a leading Un
 iversity in Poland in terms of the number of foreign students (according t
 o Perspektywy University Ranking 2023). A brief outline of the history of 
 the University is going to be presented as a background to the analysis of
  its current level of internationalization. Then\, numerous benefits and c
 hallenges that stem from such a character are going to be discussed togeth
 er with the steps that have been taken in order to cater for the unique ne
 eds of the multicultural and multilingual academic community.
DTSTART:20240517T100000
DTEND:20240517T104500
LOCATION:Glossika room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Przemysław Terejko:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.co
 m
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/904f634eab826c48fef7addd688ee3db
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:How to design your own writing system
DESCRIPTION:I will be explaining the steps of designing your own writing sy
 stem for any language. Some people have tried to use a writing system made
  for one language for another\, or created a new writing system for their 
 language. This talk lists the steps required for this and walks the audien
 ce through designing a new writing system from scratch. Any language can b
 e used. Samples of writing systems already created will also be available.
DTSTART:20240517T090000
DTEND:20240517T104500
LOCATION:Slovake.eu room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Enoch Stokes:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/add23e4771289f83a1f11a7e17e2db75
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Do You Speak the Language of 2024 Social Media? Crash Marketing Cou
 rse for Personal Brands and Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to take your language-related profile to the next lev
 el! Whether you’re managing your personal brand or a business\, this ses
 sion is for you.\nWe’ll unveil the latest tactics for monetizing social 
 media in 2024 and share some of the best practices in influencer marketing
 \, success stories of user-generated content\, and strategies for promotin
 g your services through paid media.\nJoin us to inspire other like-minded 
 language learners on social media and participate in a fun Kahoot game at 
 the end of the talk!
DTSTART:20240517T110000
DTEND:20240517T114500
LOCATION:Glossika room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Gustavo Garcez & Natalia Morales:mailto:info@polyglo
 tgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/b6d3a5e8f9fcd2bd02270ccda5178cd1
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Acquiring Ukrainian
DESCRIPTION:Discover the magic of Ukrainian language and culture at our “
 Acquiring Ukrainian” workshop! Join for interactive activities\, includi
 ng games\, stories\, and even singing\, all tailored to emulate the way ch
 ildren naturally acquire language. This workshop offers a supportive envir
 onment where you can learn and have fun simultaneously.\nWhether you’re 
 starting from scratch or have already begun your Ukrainian journey\, there
 ’s something for everyone! No matter your level\, the workshop will meet
  you where you are and guide you to the next level of proficiency.\nThe on
 ly requirement – bring your curiosity and enthusiasm!
DTSTART:20240517T120000
DTEND:20240517T133000
LOCATION:deutsch.info room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Marta Melnyk:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/2f3c262a2d9551d46a807e746eb4c707
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Reviving Indigenous Languages: My Vision
DESCRIPTION:The extinction of any language signifies a loss of invaluable h
 eritage and is unacceptable in today’s connected world.\nEach indigenous
  language holds millennia of history\, traditions\, and knowledge—includ
 ing music\, botany\, biology\, ecology\, geology\, medicine—that are pri
 celess and vital for mankind’s collective knowledge.\nIn this talk\, I
 ’ll share my experiences with indigenous languages and how Glossika is d
 eveloping scalable technology for all 7000 languages. I’ll outline concr
 ete strategies detailing how we’re achieving this.\nMy vision includes e
 mpowering communities in their language revitalisation\, preservation and 
 promotion efforts\, ensuring they thrive\, and making them accessible so e
 very unique voice can be heard and understood.\nJoin us in our mission to 
 protect global linguistic diversity and foster a more inclusive future.
DTSTART:20240517T150000
DTEND:20240517T154500
LOCATION:Glossika room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Michael Campbell:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/e36e3d4ee40b0d995434a9d5f6c602c4
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Про дрова\, корабли и чертят. Воркшоп 
 по русским скороговоркам 2.0!
DESCRIPTION:Как насчет встретиться снова в это
 м году и дружно и весело освоить еще неск
 олько русских скороговорок? Если вы хоти
 те удивлять русскоязычных друзей вашим 
 умением произносить скороговорки\, ждем 
 вас на воркшопе. Будет нескучно и полезн
 о для вашего русского языка.
DTSTART:20240517T100000
DTEND:20240517T104500
LOCATION:deutsch.info room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Ruslan Kokorin:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/3bd1fb537c946468f014aec2b0b805b9
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Opening ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Polyglot Gathering 2024 in Prague!
DTSTART:20240515T200000
DTEND:20240515T210000
LOCATION:Glossika room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/d7a91f07d497b6d6cadd044396a025ab
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Closing ceremony
DTSTART:20240519T170000
DTEND:20240519T180000
LOCATION:Glossika room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/f65fa50ee858832ab7d2978bc0762b69
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Multilingual concert: Kaŝi
DESCRIPTION:Kaŝi (real name: Carsten Schnathorst) is a German musician and
  Esperantist with passion for languages. He comes from Osnabrück and live
 s in Hamburg. There\, he plays in the band The living Music Box. Carsten s
 ings and plays the piano. His repertoire includes songs of his own as well
  as well-known songs from all over the world. During Polyglot Gathering\, 
 he will delight the hearts of all listeners with his mix of Esperanto song
 s of his own\, popular international music in several languages\, and othe
 r well-known songs which he sings with his remarkable voice.
DTSTART:20240518T200000
DTEND:20240518T210000
LOCATION:Glossika room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Kaŝi:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/d6a1c1a600be76cc7550f1b721bf7dab
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:uTalk Quiz
DTSTART:20240515T193000
DTEND:20240515T195500
LOCATION:Glossika room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=uTalk:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/92b3623ba3c594565b129cb0accdd072
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:uTalk Quiz
DTSTART:20240519T150000
DTEND:20240519T154500
LOCATION:deutsch.info room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=uTalk:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Lightning talks
DESCRIPTION:Lightning talks are 5-minutes talks that present a topic in a q
 uick\, insightful\, and clear manner. It’s a great opportunity for anyon
 e (including you!) to give a short talk about something they’re interest
 ed in.\nTo register as a speaker\, just fill in this form.
DTSTART:20240518T110000
DTEND:20240518T114500
LOCATION:deutsch.info room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/678fdf9de693cc2b096a947ea7573498
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Lightning talks
DESCRIPTION:Lightning talks are 5-minutes talks that present a topic in a q
 uick\, insightful\, and clear manner. It’s a great opportunity for anyon
 e (including you!) to give a short talk about something they’re interest
 ed in.\nTo register as a speaker\, just fill in this form.
DTSTART:20240519T110000
DTEND:20240519T114500
LOCATION:deutsch.info room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/8d66c96b377d9f9f638646bc4835ae21
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Group photo
DTSTART:20240518T143000
DTEND:20240518T144500
LOCATION:Atrium (RB)
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Networking session
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a business that you would like to grow? Are you loo
 king for a business partner or people to collaborate with? Are you looking
  for new job opportunities or for inspiration? This event gives you the op
 portunity to get to know the participants from a different point of view a
 nd learn from each other. You’ll be able to participate in different net
 working activities: prepare a short pitch of what you are looking for and 
 pick up your networking name tag in advance (from day one till 30 minutes 
 before the event at the reception) to have the time to fill it with what m
 atters to you.
DTSTART:20240517T170000
DTEND:20240517T181500
LOCATION:Atrium (RB)
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/5b79f6cd925be5f96728484fbb61a33e
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:How to make a language app: The ideas and challenges that led to Po
 lygloss
DESCRIPTION:In this talk\, Etiene shares her journey from ideation\, to pla
 nning and creation of her language practicing app\, Polygloss. After learn
 ing English and French\, and while studying German\, she had noticed a nee
 d for tools particularly for the intermediate level of proficiency. You’
 ll learn about what motivated her\, and her journey through challenges of 
 development\, finding a market fit\, testing concepts\, launching the prod
 uct and more. 
DTSTART:20240518T120000
DTEND:20240518T124500
LOCATION:Slovake.eu room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Etiene Dalcol:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/1bb1dc0cd5ca5b33ebfec10a79c8e3c4
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Esperanto crash course
DESCRIPTION:The aim of this crash course is to introduce you to the basic p
 rinciples of Esperanto\, e.g. word endings: -o for nouns\, -a for adjectiv
 es and possessive pronouns (I: mi\; my: mia)\, -as for verbs in the presen
 t tense:\nMi loĝas en Berlino. (I live in Berlin\; ĝ is pronounced as in
  lodge\, age).Mia nomo estas Louis. (My name is Louis).\nAlso the system o
 f compound words: Vi estas lernanto (vi: you\; lern-ant-o: one who learns\
 , a learner. You are a learner). Louis estas la instruanto (la: the\; inst
 ru-anto: teacher. Louis is the teacher).\nYou will have short dialogues in
  order to have an experience of Esperanto.
DTSTART:20240518T120000
DTEND:20240518T124500
LOCATION:Esperanto room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Louis von Wunsch-Rolshoven:mailto:info@polyglotgathe
 ring.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/c095b11cfc4ec98fd961c55bd248c717
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Czech crash course: what you should know before you start (and mayb
 e even after)
DESCRIPTION:The course introduces basic facts about the Czech language\, it
 s variants and dialects\, and shows where it differs from other languages.
  It will highlight areas that learners usually find tricky or difficult. P
 articipants will learn the most essential vocabulary and get basic informa
 tion about Czech pronunciation\, spelling and grammar.
DTSTART:20240516T090000
DTEND:20240516T094500
LOCATION:Glossika room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Jiří Dosoudil:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/13419a00a8ba0b9cd7434c50bda1c2ed
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Language challenge – Esperanto
DESCRIPTION:How much of a new language can a polyglot learn in 50 days? Let
 ’s find out! Some participants have decided to enter our language challe
 nge in which they have been learning Esperanto in 50 days before the Gathe
 ring. Our juries will help us find out who has achieved the greatest impro
 vement. Come to cheer for the brave participants who will show their skill
 s!
DTSTART:20240518T100000
DTEND:20240518T104500
LOCATION:deutsch.info room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/8cb0bcd0bfe22fbbb95ab6f03e5805d1
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Language challenge – Czech
DESCRIPTION:How much of a new language can a polyglot learn in 50 days? Let
 ’s find out! Some participants have decided to enter our language challe
 nge in which they have been learning Czech in 50 days before the Gathering
 . Our juries will help us find out who has achieved the greatest improveme
 nt. Come to cheer for the brave participants who will show their skills!
DTSTART:20240518T170000
DTEND:20240518T174500
LOCATION:deutsch.info room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/c4a1f7afe5dcbd1aa0789564b72006c7
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Polyglot Expo
DESCRIPTION:Our Polyglot Expo offers participants a unique opportunity to s
 howcase and sell their creations. Share your organization’s initiatives\
 , promote your local or international events\, and present your products\,
  books\, apps\, or companies (language-related\, but not only) — the pos
 sibilities are limitless! You’ll get your table at the Expo\, and it’s
  up to you how will you use it. Don’t miss out on the 2 hours full of yo
 ur projects\, products\, and talents!
DTSTART:20240517T190000
DTEND:20240517T210000
LOCATION:Atrium (RB)
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/0bac7c20c86e17133cd01ab45ac7ae9f
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Culinary Festival
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to tickle your tastebuds! With different cultures com
 e different foods and drinks\, so this is your chance to try some of them 
 – and present your own culture to others! All participants are asked to 
 bring samples of snacks\, sweets or drinks from their home country\, parti
 cularly the kind that are hard to find abroad. Each country will get a tab
 le to present stuff on and the entire place will turn into a bazaar of dif
 ferent flavours. We’ll provide paper and bio-plastic plates\, cups and c
 utlery so no need to bring that.
DTSTART:20240516T190000
DTEND:20240516T210000
LOCATION:Atrium (RB)
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/7c5634f9b04b12e9a6ad04176589802a
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Get to know each other
DTSTART:20240515T210000
DTEND:20240515T230000
LOCATION:Beer Garden Riegrovy Sady
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/a9935cab6e59612c35cf914dd1eb5ab3
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Dinner
DTSTART:20240515T174500
DTEND:20240515T190000
LOCATION:Canteen
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/c0f536b301f0d98f87a7acc6e3536dc5
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Dinner
DTSTART:20240516T174500
DTEND:20240516T190000
LOCATION:Canteen
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/9ce0dd2569859e7d5fda77229667dcba
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Dinner
DTSTART:20240517T174500
DTEND:20240517T190000
LOCATION:Canteen
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/09e9ba6c1cbba884e55b1e832b46ff75
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Dinner
DTSTART:20240518T174500
DTEND:20240518T190000
LOCATION:Canteen
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/88857b83269deb2a6027449cf0a03178
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Lunch
DTSTART:20240516T124500
DTEND:20240516T140000
LOCATION:Canteen
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/55cd52f83c5e29327f184e0ca9356dcc
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Lunch
DTSTART:20240517T124500
DTEND:20240517T140000
LOCATION:Canteen
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/e883c374746d0fdf693cb699315f3210
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Lunch
DTSTART:20240518T124500
DTEND:20240518T140000
LOCATION:Canteen
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/a4d06f51c2eddccceeb257380b507b72
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Lunch
DTSTART:20240519T124500
DTEND:20240519T140000
LOCATION:Canteen
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/73d28f0366a4526934a7c70d47cd5c6b
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Goodbye evening
DTSTART:20240519T190000
DTEND:20240519T230000
LOCATION:Beer Garden Riegrovy Sady
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/9d6a753fba81822c2d052287433f897f
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Disco
DESCRIPTION:19:00-23:00
DTSTART:20240516T210000
DTEND:20240516T230000
LOCATION:Střecha Radost
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/b20375d9704444d3bf8752e09a485878
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Karaoke
DTSTART:20240516T170000
DTEND:20240516T181500
LOCATION:deutsch.info room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Marta Melnyk:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/5c8ed59c9c26d16f24acf68d6a3ee02d
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Karaoke
DTSTART:20240517T170000
DTEND:20240517T181500
LOCATION:deutsch.info room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Marta Melnyk:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/1260a7a9914608d3c3239206f1f4505a
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:A comparison of Esperanto and English as international languages
DESCRIPTION:Mankind has always looked for faster ways to get results and im
 prove things. So it’s no surprise that about 150 years ago Louis Zamenho
 f developed the basis for a language that can be learned in a quarter of t
 he time it takes to learn other languages. Millions of people have since m
 ade it a living language.\nFor a language that’s so quick to learn\, the
  advantages are many. As often in life\, an important quantitative advanta
 ge becomes a qualitative one.\nEsperanto and English:\n\nEsperanto can be 
 learned in about a quarter of the time it takes to learn English (European
 s and non-Europeans alike). Often 20 hours of learning is enough to start 
 speaking.\nAfter about three years\, many Esperanto speakers consider it t
 o be their best foreign language.\nMany Esperanto speakers write articles 
 and books in Esperanto. The original literature is therefore very internat
 ional. In contrast\, the original English literature is mainly written by 
 native English speakers (similarly for scientific texts in English).\nPeop
 le for whom English is too difficult or takes too long to learn can often 
 learn Esperanto.\n
DTSTART:20240517T120000
DTEND:20240517T124500
LOCATION:Esperanto room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Louis von Wunsch-Rolshoven:mailto:info@polyglotgathe
 ring.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/781d7aa8a05d1cc112eb2aa2b0c8eec2
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Talent show
DESCRIPTION:Polyglots have many talents\, want to share yours? Our talent s
 how “Polyglots Got Talent” is a friendly competition where you can sho
 w off your talent: Singing? Dancing? Juggling? Playing a musical instrumen
 t? Acting? This is not about being a professional but being passionate abo
 ut the thing you want to present! Limited spots available: contact us to g
 et involved!
DTSTART:20240519T160000
DTEND:20240519T164500
LOCATION:deutsch.info room
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Marta Melnyk:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/d5c74a5d3c6c3d5169ac04fc5ad7a252
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Registration
DTSTART:20240515T140000
DTEND:20240515T200000
LOCATION:Lobby
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:polyglotgathering.com/2024/73d904e9469051c9634ee4fd555c1cc4
DTSTAMP:20260306T154145Z
SUMMARY:Icebreakers
DTSTART:20240515T160000
DTEND:20240515T180000
LOCATION:Atrium (RB)
ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2024:mailto:info@polyglotgathering.com
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR