BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//eluceo/ical//2.0/EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/d632f01c27ebbfe315196c5f90e2590b DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Le patuet : l’histoire passionnante de la langue catalane en Alg érie DESCRIPTION:Le patuet (en français \;: pataouète) était la variété de catalan parlée en Algérie pendant l’administration coloniale fran çaise. Originaire principalement de Minorque\, d’Alicante et du Roussil lon\, il était caractérisé par des influences françaises et arabes et\ , en même temps\, a influencé l’argot français des « \;pieds-noi rs \;». DTSTART:20260528T110000 DTEND:20260528T114500 LOCATION:Fono room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Matias Barmat:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/8ac2e5926593c94e49494e6850fde6d7 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:In cuors accelerau dil lungatg romontsch (sursilvan) DESCRIPTION:Rumantsch\, the fourth official language of Switzerland\, is a fascinating and one-of-a-kind Romance language and the perfect entry to Sw iss culture. Let’s explore the unique rhythm\, hodgepodge grammar\, and history of the Rumantsch language.\nBeing a minoritized language within it s home canton of Grischun/Graubünden\, revitalization efforts and resourc es are almost exclusively available through German\, meaning it is often f orgotten among the Romance languages. Until now!\nThe goal of this worksho p is to teach the most spoken idiom\, romontsch sursilvan\, for those with knowledge of another Romance language. We’ll run through the grammar\, find commonalities with other Romance languages\, and learn how Rumantsch has changed after centuries of heavy Germanic influence. Then we’ll prac tice speaking Rumantsch with dialogues\, audios\, and songs\, and hopefull y by the end\, tuts san discuorer in tec quei bi lungatg. DTSTART:20260530T090000 DTEND:20260530T104500 LOCATION:Májilis room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Pierce Moen:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/c6dc0282aa373ea873b1dc414647bb15 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Bʰáh₂omos somóm! Branch-hopping in Indo-European DESCRIPTION:Learn to hop between Slavic\, Romance and Germanic! Keeping a h andful of sound changes in mind will boost your vocab recognition. DTSTART:20260528T150000 DTEND:20260528T154500 LOCATION:Fono room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Tomás Recke:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/7095ad4d822223df3e306077006e60cc DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Multilingual language-learning games DESCRIPTION:Try some games that practice more than one language at once and can be used in tandems or to learn languages together. Games will be flex ible and can be adapted for different languages and levels. You will need a pen\, paper and (if possible) a partner. DTSTART:20260527T170000 DTEND:20260527T183000 LOCATION:Huihuinga room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Sarah Biskup:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/92a8cdeb57a6554b92e1b273e39203e6 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Song lyrics as a resource for learning the grammar of any language DESCRIPTION:Two years ago\, I presented a talk about how pronunciation and singing can contribute to language learning. This time\, I would like to t alk about music again but in a little bit another context\, namely regardi ng song lyrics. When exploring songs from Brazil and Japan\, could I reall y find any good examples of difficult grammar of Portuguese and Japanese? What are these examples? How can we remember this concrete grammar? I will answer all of these questions by explaining and singing a cappella. That' s why\, dear language and music fans\, welcome to my talk!!! DTSTART:20260530T090000 DTEND:20260530T094500 LOCATION:Lisanga room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Olga Koeva:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/4a16d2248eca85bc65824e4ed6e95180 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Multilingual concert with Helga and friends DESCRIPTION:\nTraditionally\, since my participation in the Polyglot Gather ing offline\, I usually organise multilingual concerts. This year\, I woul d like to repeat this tradition and make a multilingual concert with songs in different styles such as pop\, jazz\, bossa nova\, latino\, and in mul tiple languages (English\, Spanish\, Portuguese\, Japanese\, Bulgarian\, R omanian\, Slovak and many others). I would like to share my love for music with my polyglot friends and that's why\, I need an active audience!!! Co me and sing with me!!!! DTSTART:20260530T170000 DTEND:20260530T174500 LOCATION:Kunveno room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Olga Koeva:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/7a5c9b08bed143dffc491f177b298a43 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:The Synergy in Mastering Chinese\, Japanese\, Korean and Vietnamese DESCRIPTION:Discover the fascinating similarities among Chinese\, Japanese\ , Korean\, and Vietnamese\, fueled by historical and cultural connections. Tim\, drawing from his extensive experience as a professor of Cross-Cultu ral Management\, sheds light on the unifying factor—the use of Chinese c haracters—and how it shaped the “East Asian Cultural Sphere.”\nTim s howcases the potential synergy when studying these languages. Despite thei r distinct language families\, the utilization of Chinese characters binds them together\, creating a unique linguistic harmony.\nUncover the signif icance of Sino-vocabulary shared by Chinese\, Japanese\, Korean\, and Viet namese. Tim explores the intricate web of words that find common ground\, offering learners a shortcut to mastering multiple languages simultaneousl y.\nTim unravels grammatical similarities and important differences that m ake learning these languages much easier.\nExplore the politeness levels i n Japanese and Korean\, uncovering similarities in plain form\, polite for m\, and honorific language. Tim breaks down the intricacies\, offering a v aluable comparison for learners seeking proficiency in both languages.\nAs Tim concludes\, he encourages language enthusiasts to embrace the challen ge of mastering Chinese\, Japanese\, Korean\, and Vietnamese. Uncover a wo rld of rich cultures and diverse perspectives through the rewarding journe y of language acquisition. DTSTART:20260530T090000 DTEND:20260530T094500 LOCATION:Kunveno room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Tim Keeley:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/3ecdc3717768a60ff9102e23afa23d82 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Czech 101: A fun demonstration of language immersion DESCRIPTION:A fun and very interactive way to learn basic Czech – for com plete beginners. The ideas can be adapted for any language. The Czech less on will be completely in Czech (no need to panic) DTSTART:20260529T090000 DTEND:20260529T094500 LOCATION:Májilis room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Jeremy Taylor:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/8c15f7ab3b3f12741128c2ec59abc62d DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Ek Erilaz – A short introduction to runes and their history DESCRIPTION:Step beyond the clichés and into the real world of runes. Ek e rilaz is a sharp\, provocative\, and myth-busting presentation designed to challenge what you think you know about these ancient letters. Far from m ere fortune-telling icons or fantasy props\, runes carry a complex story s haped by shifting cultures\, evolving alphabets\, and centuries of scholar ship—and misunderstanding.\nIn this talk\, we dive into the discipline o f runology itself: what it studies\, how it works\, and why it matters. We will confront the most persistent misconceptions head-on\, exposing where popular beliefs come from—and what the evidence actually shows. From th e earliest inscriptions etched in wood and stone to the branching developm ent of the Elder\, Younger\, Anglo-Saxon and Medieval futharks\, you’ll follow the runes’ journey through history\, literature\, and language.\n Along the way\, we’ll explore current research and the debates animating modern runologists: origins\, functions\, sound values\, and cultural con text.\nThis is not just an introduction—it’s an invitation to rethink runes entirely. Prepare to unlearn\, to question\, and to rediscover. DTSTART:20260528T160000 DTEND:20260528T164500 LOCATION:Tinkuy room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Matze Ventura Lang:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering. com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/7fca040f2a6d2d3525416d575b083502 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Language at Play – Improv Comedy for Polyglots! DESCRIPTION:Join us for “Language at Play” – a fun and interactive wo rkshop joining the worlds of language learning and improvised comedy.\nYes \, improv comedy. The one where performers make up comedy on the spot. If you think that looks hard -- guess what? Improvisers do this using the sam e skills you use to learn a language:\n\nActive listening\nEmbracing uncer tainty\nObservation\nResponding in the moment (even when you’re not read y)\n\nAnd best of all? Everything you say is right and there is no such th ing as a mistake.\nThis is an on-your-feet workshop where we’ll take you through the basics of improv comedy via a series of games and exercises d esigned to teach the core skills you need onstage while giving you a chanc e to use your languages. Through playful icebreakers\, multilingual games\ , and sample scenes\, you’ll have the chance to express ideas across lan guages without fear of mistakes. In fact\, mistakes are half the fun!\nThi s workshop is beginner-friendly\, although any experienced improvisers wil l be welcomed to help model scenes for others. All explanation will be pro vided in English\, but the games will enable you to freely mix languages. DTSTART:20260527T150000 DTEND:20260527T164500 LOCATION:Huihuinga room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Erica Pohnan:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/894838e17ae2a1b18ffb9099fd99da0b DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Practical Guide to Reading Your First Book in a Foreign Language DESCRIPTION:Reading a full-length book in a foreign language is a milestone many learners dream of\, yet many abandon the idea after struggling throu gh the first page. This talk offers a practical\, encouraging roadmap to m ake that goal achievable—starting as early as the A2 level.\nWe’ll loo k at how to choose the right first book: what to prioritize\, how to avoid common pitfalls\, and how to select stories that motivate rather than ove rwhelm. Participants will learn what to expect when reading with limited v ocabulary\, how to handle unfamiliar words without stopping every few sent ences\, and how to build confidence even when the text feels challenging.\ nThe session will also tackle the realities of busy daily life. We’ll ex plore simple strategies for integrating short reading moments into your ro utine\, creating sustainable habits\, and maintaining motivation when prog ress feels slow. By shifting expectations and using smart techniques\, lea rners can turn reading into an enjoyable\, consistent part of their langua ge journey.\nAttendees will leave with a clear method and the confidence t o begin—and finish—their first book in a new language. DTSTART:20260530T160000 DTEND:20260530T164500 LOCATION:Bilera room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Anna Ostojska:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/6aa4347beec356514d07eb2a67f8efee DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Be Five Again: A First-Hand Journey Into The Magic Of Early English Learning!!! DESCRIPTION:Come with me and step into the world of a kindergarten classroo m and experience English the way 5-year-old children do—through movement \, rhythm\, and play. In this engaging hands-on workshop\, participants wi ll become the “children” as we explore a mini-lesson drawn from over 2 0 years of teaching English in my local kindergarten.\nDiscover how raps\, rhymes\, songs\, games and storytelling—combined with simple\, purposef ul movements—can create a joyful\, happy environment where even the youn gest learners feel confident and motivated. You’ll see how these techniq ues build vocabulary\, support memory\, and invite spontaneous participati on\, all while keeping the energy high and the atmosphere relaxed.\nWhethe r you teach young learners or adults or simply want to bring more creativi ty and movement into your lessons or your own language acquisition\, this workshop will give you practical ideas you can use immediately. Come and j oin in\, have fun\, and rediscover how magical early language learning can be. DTSTART:20260528T120000 DTEND:20260528T124500 LOCATION:Huihuinga room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Astrid Pfeffer:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/2a0e3dc6e2f9c57ffd65f0690b082852 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:A Polyglot’s Fieldwork across “Sudamérica”: Quechua\, Mapuch e and Guarani DESCRIPTION:I will embark on a cross-linguistic field trip to Peru\, Chile and Paraguay in the first quarter of 2026. This talk will be focusing on c ross-linguistic comparison of Quechua\, Mapuche and Guarani from a polyglo t perspective. I will examine these 3 languages in 3 different ways. First \, from the learner’s point of view\, what are some unique and interesti ng phonological and morpho-syntactical elements? Secondly\, do these 3 maj or languages of South American influence each other? in what ways? Thirdly \, their relation to Castellano (Spanish) is also a very interesting topic of discussion. Last but not least\, I’d like to share how learning indi genous languages can make us a better and more efficient polyglot! DTSTART:20260528T090000 DTEND:20260528T094500 LOCATION:Fono room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Terry (Chih Hsiang) Hsieh :mailto:noreply@polyglotga thering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/b665c202a4fae4179d64e88e1d0edfce DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Juntos\, pero no revueltos DESCRIPTION:«Nunca aprendas dos lenguas de la misma familia al mismo tiemp o. Terminarás confundiéndolas y no hablarás correctamente ninguna de la s dos.» ¿Cuántas veces has escuchado este consejo? ¿Tiene alguna base científica?\nLos estudios hablan de interferencia léxica. Al principio\, tal vez te cueste separar con claridad ambos sistemas. Es probable que me zcles el vocabulario y caigas en la trampa de los falsos amigos. La gramá tica de una lengua podría entrometerse en la gramática de la otra. Y vic eversa.\nSin embargo\, es común exagerar los inconvenientes y minimizar l os beneficios. La realidad es que el parentesco facilita la transferencia entre lenguas. Los cognados se adquieren a gran velocidad. El cerebro reci cla estructuras y patrones. Además\, nuestra intuición comparativa nos a yuda a detectar mejor las reglas y las excepciones.\n¿Deberías estudiar italiano y francés? ¿Portugués y español? Mediante el ejemplo de las l enguas romances\, aprenderemos a sortear los obstáculos y a aprovechar la s ventajas de estudiar dos o incluso más lenguas de una misma familia a l a vez. DTSTART:20260531T160000 DTEND:20260531T164500 LOCATION:Bilera room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Jonathan Martínez:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering. com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/7beb2532b203a5a68d6315d755c27bea DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Ў не складанае: why Belarusian is easier (and harder) t han you think DESCRIPTION:Belarusian is often mistaken for a “simplified Russian\,” y et it is one of the most distinctive and surprising members of the Slavic family. This workshop offers a clear and engaging introduction to the lang uage\, showing what sets it apart and why it deserves far more attention f rom language lovers\nWe will explore the sounds\, grammar\, and vocabulary that make Belarusian unique — from the famous letter Ў to features tha t place it closer to Polish or Ukrainian than many people expect.\nTo make the session interactive\, we’ll compare short phrases across Belarusian \, Russian\, Polish\, and Ukrainian and learn how to recognise Belarusian “in the wild.” A fun cultural segment will introduce Belarusian’s tr aditional curse formulas\, known for their colourful imagery and dark humo ur\nThe workshop will also touch on how Belarusian lives today\, especiall y within diaspora communities where the language often becomes a symbol of identity and continuity.\nWhether you’re a Slavic-language enthusiast o r simply curious\, this session will give you a fresh\, accessible look at a language that is both familiar and unexpectedly different. Join us to r ediscover Belarusian beyond the stereotypes. DTSTART:20260531T110000 DTEND:20260531T114500 LOCATION:Kunveno room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Asya Cariuk:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/7007c99f4b38697c9a3669a4143dcc52 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:How multilingual journaling bridges the gap between learning and re al progress DESCRIPTION:Think you’re not progressing in your languages? Unlock the re al secret to language progress. If studying from textbooks and memorising vocabulary lists haven’t taken you as far as you hoped\, this talk is fo r you.\nMultilingual journaling has helped many language learners achieve better results and it might be the missing piece in your own journey. This talk uncovers the hidden power of journaling in your target language(s) a nd shows practical tips for building a sustainable journaling habit (even for people who “don’t have time”). Come discover how this simple hab it can turn passive knowledge into confident and natural expression.\nIn t his talk\, you will learn:\n\nHow to use simple daily prompts to build a c onsistent journaling habit\nTechniques for writing in multiple languages w ithout feeling overwhelmed\nWays to turn passive vocabulary and grammar in to natural\, personal expression\nMethods for reviewing past entries to tr ack progress and stay motivated\n DTSTART:20260530T100000 DTEND:20260530T104500 LOCATION:Lisanga room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Wiktoria Ozierów:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.c om END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/37f23b81696573b42223410ee2d8dbca DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Euskera Group Karaoke DESCRIPTION:We know singing is one of the best ways to learn a language. We 'll have some karaoke songs\, we can talk about the meaning for a moment a nd then sing together! DTSTART:20260528T170000 DTEND:20260528T174500 LOCATION:Huihuinga room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Iñaki DPB:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/59d99906b8f6df47d64fbed85edce733 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Standardizing a language\, the case of Euskera (and others). DESCRIPTION:Basque is a very old language with a very recent standardizatio n process. Let's see how we arrived at this standard and compare it with o ther languages. DTSTART:20260529T100000 DTEND:20260529T104500 LOCATION:Fono room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Iñaki DPB:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/88a3ad283a7fee220f705dce75fde8af DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:La danse des mains : une comparaison de quatre langues des signes DESCRIPTION:La langue des signes n’est pas universelle \;\; il existe plus de 7 \;000 langues parlées et plus de 300 langues des signes. P our moi\, danseuse professionnelle\, la danse est l’expression la plus p ure et la plus ancienne de l’âme\, où le corps\, transformé en pincea u traçant des histoires comme une toile aérienne\, abrite des milliers d e cœurs qui parlent sans un son: les langues des signes\, univers merveil leux aux possibilités expressives et de communication infinies.\nDans cet te conférence\, je propose une analyse linguistique contrastive et compar ative de Quatre Langues des Signes : Mexicaine (LSM)\, Américaine (ASL)\, Brésilienne (LIBRAS) et la Internationale (IS). Je dévoilerai l’archi tecture grammaticale\, morphologique et sémantique qui sous-tend la «&nb sp\;danse des mains \;»\, en examinant ses similitudes et ses différ ences dans la configuration des paramètres formatifs du signe.\nJe vous i nvite à un voyage poétique\, où la main\, cet instrument de caresse et de création\, devient l’ancrage de la grammaire et le miroir de l’ide ntité dans un espace de vastes chorégraphies culturelles.\n« \;La m ain qui bouge\, c’est le cœur qui parle\, et le visage\, c’est le ryt hme qui le guide. \;» DTSTART:20260530T100000 DTEND:20260530T104500 LOCATION:Bilera room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Brenda Liliana Ruvalcaba Montoya:mailto:noreply@poly glotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/dec2c53572fad955030a51212179445f DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Grønland - Vikingtidens klikkagn & Greenland - a clickbait in the Viking Age DESCRIPTION:How come an island\, almost 80% of which is covered with ice\, ever came to be called Greenland? Have you ever heard a name "kalaallisut" ? Let me unravel the complexity of a little known language. We're going to discover what features make it special. DTSTART:20260529T090000 DTEND:20260529T094500 LOCATION:Pulong room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Paul Suder:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/bcc2d51507885de219da939cb250e1bc DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Mobility & Stretching Class DESCRIPTION:Take a break from all the brainwork and join me for a relaxing and fun mobility &\; stretching session at the Polyglot Gathering! Whet her you’re a seasoned athlete or someone who hasn’t stretched in years \, this class is for everyone. No flexibility or previous experience is ne eded — just bring yourself and a willingness to move a little\nThis gent le class is designed to release tension from long hours of sitting\, impro ve your range of motion\, and help you feel more refreshed and energized. We’ll combine simple mobility exercises with easy stretches\, guided by calming music and good vibes.It’s the perfect opportunity to reconnect w ith your body\, recharge your mind\, and maybe even learn how to say “ou ch\, that feels good” in a few new languages\nWear comfortable clothes\, bring a towel or mat if you like\, and come ready to smile\, breathe\, an d stretch it out with fellow language lovers. DTSTART:20260530T090000 DTEND:20260530T094500 LOCATION:Huihuinga room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Krisztina Fehér:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.co m END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/009f0f615440880f4d9f82a6e8d95956 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:The Rise of the AI-Augmented Polyglot. Do We Still Need to Learn La nguages in the Age of AI? DESCRIPTION:In an era where AI tools like ChatGPT can simulate conversation s in almost any language\, we must ask a provocative question: do we still need to learn languages?\nThis interactive workshop challenges traditiona l assumptions about polyglotism. Participants will explore how AI can beco me a cognitive amplifier rather than a replacement — helping us practice micro-immersion\, simulate rare languages\, refine register\, and acceler ate interlanguage development.\nThrough live experiments and multilingual audience participation\, we will redefine what it means to be a polyglot i n 2026.\nThis session is practical\, thought-provoking\, and designed to s park debate long after it ends.\n DTSTART:20260528T090000 DTEND:20260528T094500 LOCATION:Huihuinga room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=JUAN MENDOZA ROMERO:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering .com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/efdb16eb232123a074bf4a2ebb42c69a DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:A Friendly Introduction to the Armenian Language DESCRIPTION:Have you ever been to Armenia? Were you able to say “thank yo u” during your last trip to Yerevan? Did you already make some Armenian friends in the many diasporas around the world? Or are you simply curious to learn what all of this is about? No matter how familiar you are with Ar menia and the Armenian language\, this presentation will take you on an ex citing journey and it will leave you enriched with new insights. We will t alk about the birth and the diffusion of the Armenian language\, explore i ts unique alphabet\, and introduce its different variations. We will also examine the current diffusion of the Armenian language in the world\, the various communities of the diaspora and their linguistic islands. Finally\ , we will teach you some Armenian words and we will speak a bit of Armenia n\, to give you a feeling of the language\, with transliteration and Engli sh translation included on the slides to help you follow along. We can’t wait to begin this journey! Can you? DTSTART:20260528T090000 DTEND:20260528T094500 LOCATION:Tinkuy room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Michele Galasso\, Stephen Artinian:mailto:noreply@po lyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/6d6449f4f94fdf86c34cc8ce9f4bb91f DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:5 Fun and Creative Ways to Improve Your Vocabulary DESCRIPTION:Do you want to expand your vocabulary but are tired of boring c onventional methods? Are you looking for ways to unleash your true\, not-s o-serious self in the target language\, with or without others watching? A re you stuck in a plateau and want to motivate yourself again? Then this t alk is for you! We'll talk about five fun\, free and creative methods you can use to improve your vocabulary and look at some examples together. Sui table for learners of all languages\, especially Spanish\, German\, Greek\ , French or Hungarian\, who feel stuck getting past beginner (or intermedi ate) level. Let's get unstuck together! DTSTART:20260528T150000 DTEND:20260528T154500 LOCATION:Pulong room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Maria Spantidi:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/2aff9c859a4ad65a6931016546a9b74f DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Swing 101: The Universal Language of Partner Dance DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder what it's like to hold a conversation without sayin g a single word? Welcome to the world of partner dancing\, where leads an d follows create an intricate dialogue through the wordless\, yet infinite ly expressive language of connection. In this hands-on swing dance worksh op\, you'll learn basic steps and connection techniques\, just enough voca bulary and grammar to hold your first "conversation" on the dance floor (a nd face the world-famous Polyglot Gathering dance parties with confidence) . If you've never danced before or have already tripped twice today\, thi s workshop is for you. Come with or without a partner\, ready to move\, l augh\, and discover a language that transcends borders and cultures! DTSTART:20260531T120000 DTEND:20260531T124500 LOCATION:Huihuinga room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Juliette Chirol Hill:mailto:noreply@polyglotgatherin g.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/7586e079560e132d24c69ce10036daae DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Change of Being\, Change of Standing\, Change of Owning DESCRIPTION:This talk is about how different languages express permanent an d temporary attribute\, location and ownership and changes thereof\, as we ll as tips on what to learn first to be able to express yourself without a ny bottlenecks. Examples from English\, Portuguese\, Norwegian\, Esperanto \, Mandarin Chinese and Georgian\, as well as from translations. You will be intrigued at how the same verb across different language groups can exp ress staying in a place and becoming something else\, and change the way y ou get into a language and what you get from it! DTSTART:20260529T110000 DTEND:20260529T114500 LOCATION:Pulong room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Hidson Ronaldo Monteiro Guimarães Filho :mailto:nor eply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/a0c9e2967b7b978bd4e7ff826b5a786a DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:AI Prompts for Accelerated A0 to C2 DESCRIPTION:AI is easily one of the most effective language learning tools out there\, but only if you know how to use it. In this talk\, you’ll le arn exactly how to harness AI at every stage of language learning\, from a bsolute beginner to advanced\, to make your study time more productive\, e fficient\, and motivating. You will learn the best strategies for using A I and how to recognize and address its limitations. By the end of the ses sion\, you’ll walk away with a practical cheatsheet of AI prompts you ca n start using immediately to guide your learning\, structure your practice \, and accelerate your progress. DTSTART:20260529T160000 DTEND:20260529T164500 LOCATION:Lisanga room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Juliette Chirol Hill:mailto:noreply@polyglotgatherin g.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/c6f9f25657968c4875aecc2eb09d9170 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Acento\, identidad y la persona que elegís ser en otra lengua DESCRIPTION:Muchos hablantes multilingües sienten que son otra versión de sí mismos en cada idioma. El acento se vuelve una señal visible de esa identidad en movimiento. En esta charla nos enfocaremos en el aspecto inte rno y el aspecto externo del acento y la pronunciación: quién estamos si endo cuando hablamos en otra lengua\, cómo nos percibimos y cómo nos rel acionamos con la forma en que otros nos perciben.\nVeremos decisiones conc retas\, como cuándo buscar integrarnos y mezclarnos\, y cuándo elegir re saltar\, y cómo esas elecciones pueden servirnos en la vida personal y pr ofesional. Exploraremos creencias típicas como «no pertenezco» o «me q uedo afuera»\, y trabajaremos más allá de estereotipos culturales para conectar con personas reales según nuestras propias preferencias.\nLa pro puesta combina reflexión guiada\, ejemplos y un breve ejercicio para defi nir una «intención de acento» alineada con la identidad que elegimos cr ear. DTSTART:20260529T120000 DTEND:20260529T124500 LOCATION:Fono room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Walter Freiberg:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/b45c9d609becbb9e43475eed33dfba63 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:From Viking runes to Rødgrød – the tale of Danish DESCRIPTION:Let me take you into the fascinating history of the Danish lang uage\, all the way back from Viking runes all the way up to the modern day diversity of Danish and its many dialects. I will focus on what makes Dan ish stand out from Swedish and Norwegian\, its complex phonology system\, which makes it challenging to learn for foreigners. DTSTART:20260530T150000 DTEND:20260530T154500 LOCATION:Lisanga room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Jacob Overgaard Madsen:mailto:noreply@polyglotgather ing.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/cad7197bcdb67cf7d52945fc0ebe35ab DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Was sind denn nun eigentlich diese Modalpartikel? DESCRIPTION:Das gibts […] nicht! [ja/doch/halt/wohl]\nModalpartikeln sind ein wichtiger Bestandteil der deutschen Sprache\, doch leider wird über sie viel zu selten gesprochen. Von Deutschsprachigen und sogar in der Ling uistik werden sie noch immer oft als „Füllwörter“ abgestempelt\; fü r Deutschlernende sind sie meist ein einziger Albtraum. Kein Wunder\, es w ird ja auch in keinem Lehrbuch beigebracht. Aber das wisst ihr wohl schon … oder wisst ihr es doch schon? Ihr wisst es ja vielleicht schon! … eh schon?!\nDabei sind Modalpartikeln eigentlich echt nützlich! Man kann mi t diesen kleinen Wörterchen nämlich eine ganze Menge ausdrücken\, wenn man weiß wie man sie richtig einsetzt.\nIn diesem Talk geht es also darum was Modalpartikeln eigentlich sind und wofür sie im Deutschen verwendet werden.\nKommt bloß vorbei! … Ich meinte: Kommt doch vorbei :) DTSTART:20260530T090000 DTEND:20260530T094500 LOCATION:Bilera room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Emi Tedman:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/e37d08de3eefcd1766e6868dd01bee71 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Ey Up Mi Duck – unlocking the dialect from Derbyshire and the Pea k District DESCRIPTION:It is often said in jest that\, in the UK\, if you drive 20km a nd the word for a bread roll changes. Derbyshire and its stunning national park are no exception! In this interactive workshop\, I want to share wi th you some of the funniest and most original corners of the Derbyshire di alect. Together\, we’ll pretend we’re sitting in front of the fire of a Peak District pub in leather seats and pint in hand\, and try and deciph er (and pronounce) the words and phrases that have been exchanged across g enerations\, teapots\, dry stone walls and sleepy hamlets. DTSTART:20260529T110000 DTEND:20260529T114500 LOCATION:Májilis room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Luke Jackson:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/01a82dc7ff1a18359d652d697c4e92aa DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Learn Languages More Quickly with Basic Concepts in Language\, Vari ation\, and Change DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered how you can use basic concepts from the study of language\, variation\, and change to learn languages more effecti vely? Probably not. But you should come to this talk anyway. Because with just a bit of background knowledge and basic principles from this area of linguistics\, you will be able to anticipate difficulties in language lear ning before they arise. Specifically\, this knowledge will help you unders tand diffect dialects of your target language better and learn related lan guages more quickly. Intrigued? Bored with nothing else to do during this time slot? Forced by a friend to go to this talk? In either case\, I look forward to seeing you there. DTSTART:20260529T170000 DTEND:20260529T174500 LOCATION:Lisanga room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Craig Zachary Welker:mailto:noreply@polyglotgatherin g.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/0cc8e7aade309dbba9f2ac6e4d7b7450 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Swahili – Insights into the world of a Bantu language DESCRIPTION:Swahili &ndash\; it sounds like an African adventure and\, to W estern ears\, like a different (linguistic) world. Have you always wanted to know what &lsquo\;simba&rsquo\;\, &lsquo\;rafiki&rsquo\;\, and &lsquo\; hakuna matata&rsquo\; from &lsquo\;The Lion King&rsquo\; really mean? Do & lsquo\;safari&rsquo\;\, &lsquo\;Swahili&rsquo\;\, &lsquo\;sukari&rsquo\;\, &lsquo\;marahaba&rsquo\; and &lsquo\;salama&rsquo\; sound strangely Arabi c to you? Can you recognise the Portuguese\, German and English origins of &lsquo\;meza&rsquo\;\, &lsquo\;shule&rsquo\; and &lsquo\;picha&rsquo\; fr om the colonial era? Who does actually speak Swahili as their mother tongu e\, or is it just an artificial lingua franca? And if you’re wondering w hether it should correctly be called &lsquo\;Swahili&rsquo\; or &lsquo\;Ki swahili&rsquo\;\, then we’re already at the heart of the nominal classes characteristic of Bantu languages.\nThis lecture will provide you with an swers to these and other questions. You will learn about the logic and min dset of this Bantu language and discover that Swahili is actually quite ea sy to learn. Swahili can open up a whole new (linguistic) world to you\, c onnecting you to approximately 100 million people in Tanzania\, Kenya and throughout East Africa! I will share with you my experience of learning Sw ahili from scratch in a couple of months including a stay in Tanzania in J anuary 2026. DTSTART:20260528T110000 DTEND:20260528T114500 LOCATION:Pulong room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Michael Patscheke:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.c om END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/59b579da0c39e639c4f00d257d5e5ce4 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Learning Languages to Belong\, Not Just to Speak DESCRIPTION:Many people start learning languages for simple reasons. They w ant to connect with others. They want to make friends\, feel included\, an d belong to a community.\nHowever\, language learning is often treated as a technical skill focusing on efficiency\, fluency\, and correctness. In t his talk\, I argue that this way of thinking can cause us to overlook what language learning is actually about.\nGrowing up in Japan\, a largely mon olingual environment\, I once believed that speaking English well would na turally lead to meaningful relationships. Through real-life experiences an d later through studying applied linguistics\, I realized that speaking a language is not the same as belonging to a community.\nDrawing on research in second language acquisition\, multilingualism\, and discourse\, as wel l as my studies at UCL\, this talk explores how language learning is close ly connected to participation\, identity\, emotion\, and social interactio n. I also examine why environments like Polyglot Gathering make it easier to connect with others\, even when participants have very different langua ge levels.\nThis talk invites learners\, educators\, and community builder s to rethink language learning. Not as the pursuit of perfect speech\, but as a way to participate\, connect with others\, and find a sense of belon ging. DTSTART:20260531T110000 DTEND:20260531T114500 LOCATION:Lisanga room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Masato Inoue:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/88a5f6083599bab218ad6d9cee95465e DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Introduction to the Circassian/Kabardian language DESCRIPTION:Take a leap towards understanding one of the most enigmatic lan guages of the Caucasus\, a land filled with strange sounds\, baffling gram mar and a fascinating and fraught history. With a brief background on the languages and history of the region\, this talk will then focus on the lan guage there that I know and love best – the Kabardian variety of Circass ian. Full of ejective consonants\, verbs with half a dozen morphemes\, and numbers that make you want to laugh and cry at the same time\, I'll do my best to show you what I most love about this very special language and sh are it through my eyes and the eyes of my friends who have been fortunate enough to speak it from their very first words. DTSTART:20260529T160000 DTEND:20260529T164500 LOCATION:Kunveno room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Karl Rose:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/2bdc3e7706a0377b06657c8140e62140 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Ergative\, Ejective\, Endless – A crash course in Kabardian DESCRIPTION:Welcome to a real linguistic challenge: Kabardian is a language of complex grammar\, challenging phonemes and words with a ridiculous num ber of parts\, some of which I will do my best to teach you in 45 minutes. You'll come away with a sense of achievement\, defeat\, or maybe even thi rst for more\, but I hope you'll have fun as I take you though the fascina ting complexities of a language that I know and love\, and I'll leave you with a clear idea of what to do next if you wanted to learn it to the full . Sharing the ergativity that Basque has\, the ejective consonants that yo u'll also find in Ethiopia\, or the ridiculous verb agglutination that mak es Turkish infamous\, Kabardian truly is its very own challenge\, and a tr ue pleasure once you get somewhere with it. DTSTART:20260531T120000 DTEND:20260531T124500 LOCATION:Májilis room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Karl Rose:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/7da21b8cd0eb5140785ecf548a935aff DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Capoeira – quando o corpo vira uma língua DESCRIPTION:A capoeira não se expressa só com palavras. Na verdade\, ela se expressa principalmente pelo movimento. Esse movimento\, junto à músi ca\, ritmo e reflexo\, cria um diálogo que se parece com uma conversa ver bal. Na roda de capoeira é preciso se enfocar\, observar e responder\, ig ual como numa conversa.\nNo workshop vamos experimentar um pouco de cada d e dois aspectos da capoeira: a música e o movimento. Você vai aprender o movimento base – a ginga – e uns movimentos principais. Também vamos cantar as canções tradicionais da capoeira.\nNenhuma experiência prév ia é necessária para participar. O único que requisito é a vontade de experimentar um novo jeito de se expressar e comunicar e\, claro\, um pouc o de axé. DTSTART:20260530T170000 DTEND:20260530T183000 LOCATION:Huihuinga room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Wiktor Gołaszewski:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering .com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/7aee47e3df8780b222a67e68b6c892cf DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:But why tones?????? The wacky history of the Chinese language(s) DESCRIPTION:Did you know that Chinese used to have no tones… and sounded more like Klingon than what you’re used to hearing? Or that while you’ re practising your ups and downs\, you’re actually pronouncing the ghost s of dead consonants? Or… when you learn the millionth reading of the sa me Japanese kanji\, you get a glimpse into cultural exchanges over time?\n Many learners view Chinese tones as one of the biggest hurdles\, but to la nguage nerds like us\, they are clues in a historical scavenger hunt. In t his talk\, we will go back thousands of years to retrace how a language wi th no tones transformed into the tonal languages we hear today.\nThe engin e behind this is tonogenesis\, or the process by which sounds disappear an d leave behind pitch as a footprint. We’ll discover how tones and other sounds in Chinese languages ended up so different\, and also uncover trace s of this history preserved and reflected elsewhere. Whether you are battl ing through HSK 1\, fluent in Korean\, or just a language nerd who loves a good historical puzzle\, this talk will change the way you hear Chinese(s ) forever. DTSTART:20260530T120000 DTEND:20260530T124500 LOCATION:Bilera room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Israel Lai:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/26549de6eaeb5fa481c2fe1fae979a69 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Reading Between the Lines in Asia How Chinese Speakers Communicate Beyond Words\, and Why Polyglots Still Miss the Meaning DESCRIPTION:Many polyglots speak excellent Chinese\, yet still feel somethi ng is off when living or socializing in Asia. Conversations sound polite a nd friendly\, but real connection remains just out of reach. They do every thing “right\,” yet never fully belong. Invitations fade\, opportuniti es stall\, and the gap is hard to explain.\nThis topic is deeply personal to me. My husband is from Latin America and has lived in Taiwan for years. His Chinese is fluent—often praised by locals—yet he still misreads s ituations. Not because of vocabulary or grammar\, but because meaning is o ften delivered indirectly. I see the same frustration in my students. Over the past 20 years\, I’ve taught Chinese to learners from more than 75 c ountries. Many speak very good Chinese\, yet still struggle to integrate s ocially.\nI’ve also experienced the reverse. While living and working in Latin America\, I often felt overwhelmed by direct communication. Using a very “Chinese logic” of politeness and implication\, I found myself u nprepared for conversations where nothing was softened or left unsaid.\nIn this workshop\, I use Chinese speakers as a case study to explore how com munication in Asia works beyond words—through context\, timing\, silence \, and implication. This session is not about learning Chinese. Even if yo u’ve never studied the language\, understanding these cultural patterns will help you communicate more effectively—in any language—with Chines e speakers. DTSTART:20260529T150000 DTEND:20260529T154500 LOCATION:Májilis room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Yu Hao Yun (Yolanda Yu）游皓雲:mailto:noreply@po lyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/2005831be55cf62869a7fbb65d153fa3 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Interslavic Crash Course for Slavic and Non-Slavic Speakers DESCRIPTION:This workshop is a practical introduction to Interslavic\, a co nstructed language designed to be mutually understandable across Slavic la nguages. Slavic speakers will discover how quickly they can read\, underst and\, and use Interslavic with minimal effort. Non-Slavic speakers are als o welcome and will gain insight into shared structures and patterns common to Slavic languages. No prior experience with Interslavic is required. DTSTART:20260531T150000 DTEND:20260531T164500 LOCATION:Májilis room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Ruslan Kokorin\, Michał Swat:mailto:noreply@polyglo tgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/2cb60ef1b84df817f56cab8a4cc718c3 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Mandarin Crash course DESCRIPTION:Mandarin Crash Course: Speak First\, Think Later\nCurious about Mandarin but intimidated by tones\, pronunciation charts\, or textbooks? This 45-minute Mandarin crash course is designed especially for polyglots who love using languages\, not analyzing them.\nFrom the very first minute \, you will be speaking. No tones\, no phonetic symbols\, no pressure. Ins tead\, you’ll learn Mandarin the way humans naturally do: by listening\, mimicking\, and interacting. Through carefully guided scaffolding\, you ’ll pick up useful expressions step by step\, building confidence before you even realize it.\nThe focus of this session is real communication. We ’ll practice self-introductions and simple exchanges so that when you me et people at the gathering\, you’ll know how to present yourself in Mand arin—from zero to conversation-ready. Expect lots of pair work\, group i nteraction\, laughter\, and “aha!” moments.\nThis is not a lecture\; i t’s an experience. You’ll open your ears\, trust your instincts\, and let the language flow. By the end of the session\, you won’t just know a bout Mandarin—you’ll feel what it’s like to speak it.\nCome curious\ , leave confident. Let Mandarin meet you where you are. DTSTART:20260529T160000 DTEND:20260529T164500 LOCATION:Májilis room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Huimin Zhang:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/a8466dfa60e28ac5750b9d1c6b772055 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Designing Esperanto Stenography Theory: Making Specialized Tools Mo re Accessible DESCRIPTION:Esperanto may be (one of) the world’s easiest language to lea rn\, but what about learning to write it using steno? With virtually no st enography resources available in Esperanto\, I set out to create a steno t heory that would be as compatible as possible with existing English steno systems\, allowing learners to leverage the wealth of English-language tut orials and materials.\nI’ll share my journey using AI to analyze Esperan to’s consonant and vowel clusters\, designing chord patterns that feel f amiliar to English steno users while accommodating Esperanto’s unique fe atures. Along the way\, I bumped into unexpected challenges: mapping agglu tinative morphology to chord-based input\, adapting English steno’s phon etic shortcuts to Esperanto’s perfectly regular orthography (where every letter is actually pronounced)\, balancing compatibility with linguistic accuracy\, and wrestling with compromises between “borrowing from Englis h” and “doing it right for Esperanto.”\nThis talk explores the pract ical realities of creating learning resources for niche intersections\, wh ere enthusiasm meets scarcity\, and where sometimes “accessible” means accepting imperfect solutions that actually help people get started. DTSTART:20260531T160000 DTEND:20260531T164500 LOCATION:Lisanga room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Tanja Orme:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/ed75b9acb5302b14f827ecc60c04c23e DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Corfiot Linguistic Heritage: Exploring Venetian and Italian Influen ces DESCRIPTION:For over four centuries\, Corfu stood at the crossroads of Gree k and Italian worlds. During Venetian rule (1386–1797)\, language became one of the most enduring traces of this encounter. The Corfiot dialect em erged as a distinctive variety of Greek\, shaped by sustained contact with Venetian and Italian in administration\, trade\, culture\, and everyday l ife.\nThis talk explores how foreign elements entered the dialect and were gradually reshaped through Greek phonology and morphology\, becoming part of local speech rather than remaining external borrowings. Through concre te examples of loanwords and structures\, it reveals how history is preser ved in language.\nThe presentation also addresses the current status of th e Corfiot dialect\, its gradual retreat in favor of Standard Greek\, and o ngoing efforts to document and preserve it\, highlighting its value as a l inguistic and cultural archive of the Mediterranean. DTSTART:20260529T150000 DTEND:20260529T154500 LOCATION:Bilera room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Marilena Koufogianni:mailto:noreply@polyglotgatherin g.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/8f9809e69985e708e58d241958a646da DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Lär dig jonglera DESCRIPTION:I en lugn och trevlig miljö kommer du att lära dig grunderna i jonglering och samtidigt lära dig svenska på ett enkelt sätt. Kom och var med på en rolig stund\, där du kan träffa nya människor\, skratta och lära dig något nytt. Gör dig redo att visa vad du kan\, ha kul och skapa fina minnen! 😊 DTSTART:20260529T160000 DTEND:20260529T164500 LOCATION:Huihuinga room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Prasanna Deshapriya:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering .com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/0fcd8d15582126c00b91ced0014c8790 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Pushing Learners to the Wall: How to Create Thinking Pressure Witho ut Killing Confidence DESCRIPTION:Why do so many language learners talk fluently but think so lit tle in the target language? After 21 years of teaching Mandarin\, I’ve l earned that the problem isn’t a lack of vocabulary or motivation—it’ s too much comfort.\nIn this 45-minute workshop\, you’ll discover how to deliberately create productive pressure in the classroom: the kind that f orces learners to take a position\, defend it\, disagree\, complain\, and reorganize their thoughts—without damaging confidence or rapport. Drawin g from real classroom moments\, live demonstrations\, and practical questi oning techniques\, I’ll show how to push learners “to the wall” in a way that feels challenging\, safe\, and surprisingly empowering.\nGrounde d in one core belief—the best language emerges from struggle\, complaint \, and disagreement—this session will help teachers move beyond polite a nswers and surface-level fluency\, and instead trigger the kind of thinkin g that makes language truly stick. DTSTART:20260528T120000 DTEND:20260528T124500 LOCATION:Pulong room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Huimin Zhang:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/6c95833510f342728e67661a3bdb4cb2 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Intro to Greek: Demystify the Chimera DESCRIPTION:Have you ever thought it would be cool to know Greek\, to Greek splain fancy words to your friends or just spend every summer at a gorgeou s beach? And then you saw a weird alphabet with traumatic memories from ma th class and words that make no sense? In this workshop we will give you a n overview of the Greek language\, clarify which parts are important to ge t started and what can come later\, hidden logic and patterns to make the language easier\, and top it off with the delicious spice of slang! DTSTART:20260528T100000 DTEND:20260528T114500 LOCATION:Májilis room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Dimitrios Amperiadis\, Tilemahos:mailto:noreply@poly glotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/45a932199d8da98c19d537d107a24583 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY: From Zero to Speech: How Learners Speak from Day One When Translat ion Stops in Beginner Classes DESCRIPTION:What happens when learners start speaking a language they don ’t yet understand—and translation is no longer the default tool?\nIn t his workshop\, we will explore how speech can emerge from day one when tea ching moves beyond reliance on translation\, especially in non-alphabetic languages such as Chinese\, Japanese\, or Thai. Translation is not banned\ ; rather\, it is deliberately de-centered so that meaning can be built thr ough context\, movement\, repetition\, and interaction.\nThe session draws on the speaker’s experience teaching Chinese as a non-alphabetic langua ge\, as well as her own learning journeys in Japanese and Thai\, where spe aking often had to begin before literacy or full comprehension was possibl e. These dual perspectives—as both teacher and learner—offer insight i nto what truly helps speech emerge at the earliest stages.\nChallenging th e assumption that comprehension must come before speaking\, this session s hows how learners can communicate meaningfully long before they “know” the language—and why reducing reliance on translation can accelerate th is process.\nThe session includes concrete examples\, classroom design pri nciples\, and a short live demonstration in an unfamiliar language. Teache rs\, learners\, and polyglots alike are invited to rethink the role of tra nslation—and to rediscover speech as the true starting point of language learning. DTSTART:20260531T100000 DTEND:20260531T114500 LOCATION:Májilis room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Yu Hao Yun (Yolanda Yu）游皓雲:mailto:noreply@po lyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/629305e7e2bd692f425ba24dd500d278 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Relations entre langues et mathématiques: Espéranto et au delà DESCRIPTION:L’intervention vise a montrer les nombreux liens entre langue s et maths à travers plusieurs langues en phonétique\, morphologie\, sé mantique et syntaxe. Elle est structurée de façon très interactive\, c ’est à dire que je pose une série de questions et c’est donc au publ ic de «construire» la conférence\, en recherchant des réponses (avec m es suggestions et confirmations). En outre\, le public peut poser des ques tions à tout moment. DTSTART:20260529T110000 DTEND:20260529T114500 LOCATION:Fono room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Cesco Reale:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/eca7f5f577c379841b72ce767a0bd595 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:The best language of science: anything but English! DESCRIPTION:English is the language of science… isn’t it? No\, it’s n ot... Thank god\, there is something better than English\, namely all othe r languages! Why are Languages Other Than English (LOTEs) better? Scientif ic research is built on collaboration\, which is built on personal connect ion\, which requires language. Which language do you want to use to build this personal connection? Do you use words in English\, the language used for transmission of information to generic foreigners – in a European co ntext – or words I. the language of your collaborator?! As the Serbs say “Lepa reč i gvozdena vrata otvara!” A beautiful word opens an iron d oor! Or West German Chancellor Willy Brandt “If you’re buying\, I spea k your language. If I’m buying\, dann müssen Sie Deutsch sprechen.” T here is so much business in science. Or Nelson Mandela “if you speak to a man in a language he understands\, that goes to his head. If you speak t o him in his language\, that goes to his heart”. English reaches many he ads but fewer hearts…\nIn this talk\, I will practice what I preach\, an d speak in LOTEs\, including Czech\, of course\, to describe how each LOTE has opened up scientific opportunities by creating interpersonal relation ships much more effectively than English\, and how science offers wonderfu l chances to learn LOTEs! I will present the results of our SciLang GLOBAL interview series\, which shows how scientists enhance their careers by us ing languages. I hope more scientists are encouraged to learn languages! DTSTART:20260529T160000 DTEND:20260529T164500 LOCATION:Bilera room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Timothy Douglas :mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.co m END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/aa084874884d3df99ad87abf981b3761 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Carmina Latina antiqua et recentiora DESCRIPTION:Carmina constat multum prodesse discipulis in linguis ediscendi s. Etiam Latine multa cani possunt – cum carmina antiqua poetarum\, tum quaedam mediaevalia et etiam multo recentiora. In hac schola canemus carmi na metrica Horatii\, Catulli et Ovidii sat simplicibus et iucundis modis m usicis illustrata\, quaedam mediaevalia (ex Carminibus Buranis deprompta) nec non recentiora\, nostro aevo exarata. DTSTART:20260529T120000 DTEND:20260529T133000 LOCATION:Májilis room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Martinus Loch:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/3bb03e72acc3a160ceaff402fc5aaac6 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:The fascinating history of German idioms DESCRIPTION:Knowing how the rabbit runs – a wild journey through the fasc inating world of German idioms.\nYou think the German language lacks creat ivity\, wit\, and humor?! Then why would Germans bother to tie bears onto others\, step into every possible grease bowl\, and eventually slide each other’s back down?! Now you’ve really got the salad! 😉\nMaybe you ’ve been studying German for a quite a bit and now wonder what kind of d rugs Germans take to come up with these bizarre cluster of words?! And hon estly\, what’s the point of over-complicating things\, by making them so und like “Bohemian villages”?! Well\, as often\, there’s much more t o it than meets the eye\nJoin me on a linguistic time travel\, all the way back to the Middle Ages\, where some of the wittiest\, darkest idioms hav e left their cultural fossils – contrasted by more light-hearted\, moder n-day expressions\, but still meaningful examples that will reveal how Ger man history\, mindset and humor are reflected in their language. Whether y ou’re an advanced learner\, a daredevil wanting to sniff into Mark Twain ’s favorite love-hate-language\, or an “old rabbit” ready to dig eve n deeper down the hole – by the end of the talk\, you’ll know how the rabbit runs 😉 So let’s call the child by their name\, add our mustard \, and Germanize your mind just a little bit more! DTSTART:20260531T090000 DTEND:20260531T094500 LOCATION:Májilis room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Vanessa Berger:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/b52584c1f0d73280191119fc5a43eb01 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:A smart framework for building multilingual skills DESCRIPTION:Are you just at the beginning of your language-learning adventu re? Would you like to take the first steps toward becoming multilingual?\n Why does harvest sound so similar to Herbst? What about yield and Geld? An d what do llegar\, chegar\, plier\, plicare\, and a pleca have to do with sailing\, tents\, and folding?\nThis talk explores the patterns and system s behind these connections through topics such as:\n\nGeneral comparative linguistics\nWord origins and etymology\nPhonology\nLanguage history\n\nBe coming multilingual requires discipline and perseverance in order to learn vocabulary and build your language skills. Especially when learning multi ple related languages\, systematic similarities in vocabulary\, morphology \, pronunciation and grammar can help structure and accelerate the learnin g process.\nAfter this talk\, you will have a solid overview of these lang uage-learning strategies and will be able to approach vocabulary learning in a much more structured and efficient way. DTSTART:20260528T100000 DTEND:20260528T104500 LOCATION:Pulong room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Patrick Geneit:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/e5e3af8c4a883161d9620a13fb32e2a1 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Deutsch lernen mit Kinderliedern DESCRIPTION:Wenn du Deutsch lernst\, dann komm vorbei und sing deutsche Kin derlieder mit uns! Egal ob du singen kannst oder nicht – wer nicht singe n kann\, der singt umso lauter mit. Wir werden gemeinsam nicht nur Deutsch üben\, sondern auch deutsche Kultur kennenlernen. Wer in Deutschland auf gewachsen ist\, kennt bestimmt Kommt ein Vogel geflogen\, Hänschen klein  oder Grün\, grün\, grün. Und nach diesem Workshop wirst du sie auch k ennen!  DTSTART:20260529T150000 DTEND:20260529T154500 LOCATION:Huihuinga room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Jana Meyer zu Hörste:mailto:noreply@polyglotgatheri ng.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/5c4fd3b2848a1dcd3c541c0df3e41baf DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Grammatik lernen mit Liedern DESCRIPTION:Zum Sprachenlernen gehören zwei Dinge: das Verstehen und das F ühlen. So wichtig es ist\, die grammatischen Strukturen\, Muster\, Regelh aftigkeiten einer Sprache zu erkennen und damit systematisch zu arbeiten\, so wichtig ist es auch\, in die Kultur und Mentalität des Volkes\, das d ie Sprache spricht\, einzutauchen\, zum Beispiel durch Musik. Wir finden: warum nicht beides verbinden? Wir bringen Euch Lieder mit und zeigen\, wel che grammatischen Muster man dort entdecken kann. Ihr seid herzlich eingel aden\, mitzusingen und eigene Lieder mitzubringen! DTSTART:20260528T110000 DTEND:20260528T114500 LOCATION:Huihuinga room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Felicitas Andermann & Ronja Sturm :mailto:noreply@po lyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/8c4c4718102ccb63097a895f9699a473 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Apprendere l’italiano in modo rapido e divertente con l’ascolto autentico delle canzoni DESCRIPTION:Uno dei princìpi della glottodidattica afferma che più piacev ole è l’esperienza di apprendimento\, più rapida e duratura sarà l’ acquisizione linguistica. E che cosa c’è di più piacevole della musica per imparare una lingua? L’ascolto autentico delle canzoni porta nella classe di italiano un’attività che era piuttosto comune prima dell’av vento di internet: provare a trascrivere il testo di una canzone straniera che amiamo. L’ascolto è autentico perché non è guidato dall’insegn ante attraverso esercizi\, ma lascia gli studenti liberi di scrivere ciò che sentono\, prima da soli\, poi a coppie e infine in gruppi\, in una sfi da sempre più coinvolgente e motivante che favorisce lo sviluppo di tutte le abilità linguistiche. Nell’ambito del laboratorio\, pensato per app rendenti che abbiano una conoscenza dell’italiano di livello intermedio\ , prima rifletteremo sui princìpi teorici alla base di questo metodo e po i lo proveremo praticamente lavorando insieme su una canzone. DTSTART:20260531T100000 DTEND:20260531T114500 LOCATION:Huihuinga room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Davide Bozzo:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/be61f5606b56b2ba7449e70f00012983 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:No Words\, Just Moves DESCRIPTION:After hours of speaking\, code-switching\, translating\, and th inking in different languages\, our brains deserve a break.\nThis session is an invitation to switch off the words and switch on the body. No talkin g\, no explaining\, no languages to decode. Just music\, simple movement\, and shared fun.\nI’ll guide you through easy\, intuitive moves inspired by dance and fitness\, but this is not a dance class and definitely not a performance. You don’t need any experience\, coordination\, or rhythm. You don’t even have to dance the whole time\, you can move as much or as little as you like. The goal is not to learn steps\, but to disconnect\, relax\, and reset your mind. DTSTART:20260530T100000 DTEND:20260530T104500 LOCATION:Huihuinga room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Adrian Makoć:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/e9b2431dc118991baa36516a5fa8d8eb DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Keine Angst vor Grammatik: Übersichten schreiben für Anfänger DESCRIPTION:Du lernst Deine erste slawische Sprache und kommst mit den Kasu s-Endungen nicht zurecht? Du kannst Dir die ganzen Verbformen im Französi schen nicht merken? Unregelmäßige Verben im Englischen machen Dir Proble me? Die Deklinations- und Konjugationstabellen in Deinem Lehrbuch verwirre n Dich mehr\, als sie Dir helfen? Dafür gibt es eine Lösung. Ich zeige D ir\, wie Du eigene grammatische Übersichten schreiben kannst\, die besser sind als Dein Lehrbuch\, und schon nach einer halben Stunde Lernen Dein U mfeld mit Deinen grammatischen Kenntnissen verblüffst. Und das geht auch ohne Lehrbuch und einfach nur mit Sätzen\, die Du irgendwo hörst oder li est. DTSTART:20260529T100000 DTEND:20260529T104500 LOCATION:Májilis room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Felicitas Andermann:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering .com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/c537b9f577f0711ab220f4f433081fde DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Applying AI Strategies to Human Learning DESCRIPTION:Everyone is talking about AI\, but do you know how it actually masters a language? Beyond the code\, does an LLM truly grasp morphology\, syntax\, and semantics?\nIn this talk\, we will demystify the technology. I will explain how models use tokens and probability to predict the next word\, and answer the big question: Does AI “think” in the language\, or is it just translating?\nFinally\, we will connect this to biology. Is this probability-based method the same one babies use to acquire their mot her tongue? And if so\, can we apply the ’LLM method’ to learn new lan guages? DTSTART:20260531T100000 DTEND:20260531T104500 LOCATION:Lisanga room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Alejandro Alvarez Acebal:mailto:noreply@polyglotgath ering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/541d3f35acb4347cb5ee3f307ac9679f DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Is fearr Gaeilge bhriste\, ná Béarla cliste DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about Irish (Gaeilge)? Would you like to be abl e to learn cúpla focal (a few words) like how to say basic phrases like " My name is X and I live in" I will do a quick intro on Irish in IRISH like the alphabet using pictures to illustrate how the letters are pronounced. The workshop is interactive so I will ask you questions but don't be scar ed\, the prompts will be on the screen and I will ask everyone the same qu estions. By the end you will be able to answer some simple questions like "where do you live?" "My name is X" and more. DTSTART:20260529T170000 DTEND:20260529T174500 LOCATION:Májilis room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Stephen Eustace:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/1ca53edfee65efdac3cd7bb49281149b DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:El refranero español DESCRIPTION:En España no contamos lo que nos pasa: lo soltamos en forma de refrán. Si todo va bien\, «miel sobre hojuelas». Si empieza a torcerse \, «mal de muchos\, consuelo de tontos». Si la cosa ya pinta mal\, «llo ver sobre mojado». Y cuando el día se va definitivamente al garete… « éramos pocos y parió la abuela». Aquí no hay drama sin refrán. Da igu al si es el trabajo\, el clima\, el amor o la hipoteca: siempre aparece al guien con una frase hecha y cara de sabiduría ancestral. Hoy vamos a demo strar que en España hay un refrán para todo… incluso para cuando no qu ieres ninguno. Así llevamos siglos explicando la vida: con ironía\, resi gnación y bastante mala leche.\nEn nuestra charla interactiva te vamos a preparar un divertido Kahoot muy «made in Spain» con el cual aprenderemo s por qué estas frases siguen tan vivas y cómo usarlas sin parecer tu cu ñado en la cena de Navidad. DTSTART:20260528T120000 DTEND:20260528T124500 LOCATION:Májilis room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Pedro Rodriguez Trigo & Ander Chocarro Salaberria:ma ilto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/87202d4144e7263488221069cef6faaf DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Documenting Jirim: A Language of Nigeria DESCRIPTION:Nigeria is home to over 500 languages\, many of them primarily maintained through oral traditions. Multilingualism is the norm\, and many people speak at least one local language alongside wider regional and nat ional lingua francas such as Hausa\, Igbo\, Yoruba and English. As dominan t languages expand into more domains\, local languages shift in response.\ nJirim is one of these languages. Its speakers inhabit several villages in Taraba State\, Nigeria\, and are in regular contact with speakers of Fulf ulde\, Hausa\, Jukun\, Mumuye\, Tiv and other languages. Mobility and new technologies are also reshaping language transmission\, as many Jirim move to cities and family networks become dispersed. At the same time\, settle ment patterns\, livelihoods\, and everyday material culture are changing.\ nThis talk presents my ongoing collaboration with the Jirim community to d ocument their language and traditions as they are practiced today. We have recorded nearly 50 hours of personal narratives\, oral histories\, cookin g demonstrations\, songs and musical performances. In this presentation\, I reflect on the multilingual setting and my fieldwork so far\, and I pres ent several grammatical features of Jirim. We will also practice a typical exchange of greetings in Jirim. DTSTART:20260530T150000 DTEND:20260530T154500 LOCATION:Kunveno room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Olga Olina:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/da3de05013d53682753b1d0437b30bb3 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Is the “Sie” dying? Reflections on formality in German compared to some other European languages DESCRIPTION:With flat hierarchies\, startups\, and English influence everyw here\, many people assume that German formality is on its way out.\nIn rea lity\, Sie is far from obsolete — but its rules are shifting. In this ta lk\, I’ll explore how formality works in contemporary German\, how it di ffers from other European languages\, and why choosing du or Sie can still make or break a social interaction. No previous knowledge of German is ne cessary. DTSTART:20260529T110000 DTEND:20260529T114500 LOCATION:Tinkuy room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Werner Skalla:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/659d0781e905abd361a0c45f8f3f757c DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Esperanto Crash Course DESCRIPTION:The main aim of the workshop is to show how knowledge of many l anguages has a propaedeutical value while learning a second\, third\, four th (and so on...) foreign language. Esperanto\, as an artificial yet compl ete and fully operational language system\, is an excellent instrument to understand natural languages' systematic solutions and to improve metaling uistic reflection and language awareness. Short grammar and lexical exerci ses which shows the structure of Zamenhof's language will allow to widen p articipants’ linguistic horizons. DTSTART:20260530T110000 DTEND:20260530T124500 LOCATION:Májilis room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Maciej Jaskot:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/6b30b548b18d6034b9e2ab7192bb1b81 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:How (not) to be rude in Norwegian and Swedish DESCRIPTION:Are Norwegian and Swedish informal languages\, shaped by an ega litarian society? Some people think so — or even that Scandinavian langu ages are downright rude compared to other languages. But politeness and fo rmality do exist\, they are just more subtle. Learn how to express yoursel f in an appropriate way in Norwegian or Swedish and how to navigate their often invisible rules of politeness. Previous knowledge of Norwegian/Swedi sh is not necessary. DTSTART:20260531T100000 DTEND:20260531T104500 LOCATION:Kunveno room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Werner Skalla with Joacim Eriksson:mailto:noreply@po lyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/6298834939eb7f65ecc53c07c95ac6ab DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z 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 or during the Polygl ot Gathering Online\, don’t worry\, the songs will be different. DTSTART:20260529T150000 DTEND:20260529T154500 LOCATION:Kunveno room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Matthieu Desplantes:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering .com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/4b8d2bf2d9206d271ab60489bfa6be83 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Fale Português do Brasil como um nativo DESCRIPTION:Você já estudou português\, mas sente que ainda soa «livro demais»? Neste workshop interativo\, você vai descobrir como o portuguê s do Brasil é realmente falado no dia a dia — com naturalidade\, ritmo e identidade cultural.\nA proposta vai além da gramática: exploramos pro núncia reduzida\, entonação\, expressões comuns\, gírias leves e estr atégias de conversação usadas por falantes nativos em situações reais . O foco é ajudar você a se comunicar de forma mais espontânea\, confia nte e autêntica.\nPor meio de exemplos práticos\, exercícios de repeti ção\, mini-diálogos e insights culturais\, os participantes aprendem a soar mais natural em conversas informais\, entender a diferença entre o p ortuguês formal e o português falado\, evitar traduções literais comun s entre aprendizes e compreender aspectos culturais que influenciam a comu nicação no Brasil.\nO workshop é dinâmico\, participativo e acessível a diferentes níveis de proficiência. Ao final\, você sairá com expres sões reais e ferramentas práticas para se comunicar melhor — e se sent ir mais à vontade — em português do Brasil.\nSe você quer ir além do “português correto” e chegar ao português vivo\, este workshop é p ara você. DTSTART:20260528T100000 DTEND:20260528T104500 LOCATION:Huihuinga room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Danilo Belo Daniel:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering. com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/213e7335594d437a20e0103a83503f67 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Procrastination is not laziness — it’s fear DESCRIPTION:Procrastination is often misunderstood as a lack of discipline\ , but it is usually a response to fear. In this talk\, Elisa Polese reveal s the emotional mechanisms behind procrastination and explains why motivat ed people still delay what matters most. Participants gain practical strat egies to move from intention to action\, especially in learning and long-t erm life goals. DTSTART:20260528T100000 DTEND:20260528T104500 LOCATION:Tinkuy room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Elisa Polese:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/cf9bf50b29749aef0c3e84a86c49e8f4 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Parla come mangi: a journey through Italy’s cuisine\, traditions and fun facts. DESCRIPTION:Pizza\, spaghetti\, pesto\, gelato\, mamma mia! You know more I talian than you think\, and most of it is food. This is not a coincidence. You can’t learn italian just with food but you can not speak Italian (or to Italians) without it.\nNothing better than a stroll in piazza del Duom o after a piping hot plate of risotto alla milanese\, cicchetti after a go ndola tour in Venice and a steaming plate of tortellini in brodo in Bologn a.\nWould you be able to order a pizza with pineapple in Naples? Don’t d o it. Neapolitans would rather have a bowl of pasta alla genovese… isn ’t it ironic?\nWe all love pasta carbonara but who was the first person to think of mixing eggs\, pecorino and guanciale with pasta?And what has w orld war two got to do with it?\nDo they serve pasta with fried aubergines at the Scala theatre in Milan? Probably not\, but a character of an opera gave the name to one of Sicily’s most famous dishes.\nIn this talk we ’ll learn to speak Italian\, even with our mouths full. DTSTART:20260530T120000 DTEND:20260530T124500 LOCATION:Lisanga room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Maria Giulia Caponcello:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathe ring.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/59c7ef791ea4e0dbe9161f510374e314 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Chuvash Crash Course: Speak\, Listen\, Discover DESCRIPTION:Did you know that Chuvash is one of the most unusual languages in the Turkic family? It is the only living member of its branch\, making it a true linguistic treasure. This crash course is perfect for anyone who wants to discover a language that stands out from the rest. We will start with some interesting facts about its history and structure to understand why it is so unique. After that\, we will move on to practical learning. You will have the chance to practice basic vocabulary and learn essential phrases for everyday conversation. Join us to explore the sounds of the Vo lga region! DTSTART:20260530T170000 DTEND:20260530T174500 LOCATION:Májilis room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Olga Khrastinova\, PhD.:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathe ring.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/120cd7d55eff8b3c31120d907609eea5 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Let's Compare Malay and Tagalog (Through Song Lyrics)! DESCRIPTION:Malay (standardised as Bahasa Malaysia and Bahasa Indonesia) an d Tagalog (the national language of the Philipppines) are both Austronesia n languages and share a lot of vocabulary. However\, Filipinos cannot unde rstand Malay-Indonesian and vice versa. Or can we? Using our shared cultur al passion for music\, I will dissect the lyrics of a few popular Malaysia n\, Indonesian and Filipino songs from the 1970s to the 2000s to identify common words. We will trace how much our languages have drifted apart over the last several millennia\, and how much we have remained the same. DTSTART:20260528T160000 DTEND:20260528T164500 LOCATION:Pulong room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Brian Loo Soon Hua:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering. com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/1e002b56fb83db8e2491b263b51b24c7 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Project Management in Language Learning DESCRIPTION:In a world where everything moves at AI speed\, our attention i s constantly pulled in different directions. Language learners often feel overloaded\, stressed\, and distracted — even when their motivation is h igh.\nIn this interactive talk/workshop\, I’ll introduce a holistic\, us er-friendly one-page project planning approach for language acquisition. A simple visual framework helps you see your real goal\, cut through the no ise\, and focus on what truly matters — without turning learning into an other stressful to-do list.\nTogether\, we’ll explore how to transform a language dream into a clear\, flexible project: set meaningful priorities \, avoid polyglot overload\, work with energy and plateaus\, and choose th e few actions that create the biggest impact.\nThis session blends structu re with creativity and clarity with play. Perfect for polyglots\, busy pr ofessionals\, teachers\, and learners with ADHD who want calm focus\, sust ainable progress\, and a smarter way to learn languages in an AI-driven wo rld. DTSTART:20260530T110000 DTEND:20260530T114500 LOCATION:Bilera room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Anna Bakova:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/f33fa72d701ca2e6b754028d6c7fe431 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:«Jævla Shpa!» – En innføring i kebabnorsk DESCRIPTION:Vi inviterer deg inn i en energisk og ærlig innføring i kebab norsk – et multietnolekt formet av migrasjon\, flerspråklighet og livet på Oslo øst. Dette er språket som vokste fram mellom blokkene og bakg årdene på Grünerløkka\, i skolegårder og på fotballbaner\, der etnol ekt\, slang og dialekter smeltet sammen.\nVi skal snakke om code-switching – hvordan man glir mellom «standard» norsk og gateprat på et halvt s ekund – og hva det sier om identitet. Hvem får eie språket? Hvorfor bl ir kebabnorsk både feiret og latterliggjort i populærkulturen? Og hva si er det om Norges språkpolitikk og synet på det flerspråklige Norge?\nJe g er fra Grünerløkka på Oslo øst. Jeg vokste opp med dette språket i ørene. Nå holder jeg talken sammen med en kompis som selv flyttet til No rge – og lærte seg både bokmål og kebabnorsk. Sammen utforsker vi hvo rdan språk ikke bare handler om grammatikk\, men om tilhørighet\, makt o g hvem som får definere hva som er «ordentlig norsk».\nKom for slang — Gå derfra med nye perspektiver! DTSTART:20260531T120000 DTEND:20260531T124500 LOCATION:Bilera room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Yousef Hjelde Elmofty & Matheus Ventura Lang:mailto: noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/b758ae3f4efe3f51f4c6fcaddfd4d145 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Learning to Understand Without Learning to Speak: A Case Study of S candinavian Languages DESCRIPTION:In multilingual contexts\, language competence is often equated with the ability to speak fluently. However\, everyday communication freq uently relies on a different skill: understanding. This talk explores the idea of learning to understand without necessarily learning to speak\, usi ng the Scandinavian languages as a case study.\nFocusing on Danish\, Swedi sh\, and Norwegian\, the talk examines how learning one Nordic language ca n provide access to others through mutual intelligibility. Particular atte ntion is given to Danish as a learning starting point and to the ways in w hich its phonetic complexity\, shared vocabulary\, and grammatical similar ities influence the comprehension of other Scandinavian languages.\nThe pr esentation combines linguistic insight with real-life examples from the pe rspective of a learner who speaks Danish\, illustrating how receptive skil ls develop in practice. Drawing on experiences from language study and eve ryday encounters with Swedish and Norwegian\, it highlights why understand ing between Scandinavian languages is often asymmetrical and how learners adapt their listening strategies accordingly.\nRather than approaching the topic from a purely theoretical angle\, the talk introduces the concept o f receptive multilingualism in an accessible way and discusses its practic al relevance for students\, migrants\, and language enthusiasts. DTSTART:20260528T160000 DTEND:20260528T164500 LOCATION:Fono room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Martyna Elżbieta Sidorowicz Sinito :mailto:noreply@ polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/d9bbd913acea5794d28db05d0059d0ff DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:The Arabic Dialect Maze: Find Your Best Starting Point DESCRIPTION:Many people are curious about Arabic… until they discover the dialect dilemma.\nWith over 20 Arabic-speaking countries and multiple spo ken varieties\, it’s easy to feel unsure where to begin. Should you lear n Modern Standard Arabic or a dialect? How different are they really? And how do speakers from different countries understand each other?\nIn this t alk\, I will demystify the differences between spoken dialects and MSA\, c ompare how everyday phrases change across regions\, and explain how commun ication actually works across the Arab world. Together\, we’ll explore h ow to choose a starting point that aligns with your goals.\nBeyond Arabic\ , this session explores a broader question relevant to many polyglots: how do you strategically approach a language with multiple varieties?\nIf Ara bic has ever felt intimidating or confusing\, this talk will make it feel clear and approachable. DTSTART:20260528T170000 DTEND:20260528T174500 LOCATION:Tinkuy room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Sara Eissa:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/c9c6a2fb27e6fe4ba200a73305637888 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Chorusing: Your New Favorite Language Workout DESCRIPTION:Do you struggle with getting your speech to sound fluid? Maybe listening at full speed is still a challenge\, or you can’t quite match the intonation natives expect. Chorusing can help with all of that. It’s been around since the late 90s\, hiding in the margins of language learni ng research and learning routines.\nChorusing is when you speak out loud a t the same time as a native speaker recording\, repeating the same clip do zens of times until your mouth automatically knows how to produce it. It t rains pronunciation\, rhythm\, intonation\, and listening comprehension al l at once. It never caught on widely because the setup was a pain. You nee ded to find audio\, cut it into clips\, manage the repetition workflow... But with modern tools\, it’s far more approachable than it used to be.\n In this workshop\, you’ll see chorusing demonstrated live in multiple la nguages\, then try it yourself. I’ve prepared audio clips in 10+ widely learned languages\, accessible through a free website on your phone or lap top. You’ll walk away knowing exactly how to chorus and ready to add it to your regular practice. Bring headphones if you can! DTSTART:20260529T110000 DTEND:20260529T114500 LOCATION:Huihuinga room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Ben Adams:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/65034d771bd3397292611ef26331283e DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:The Phonetic Mirror: Why "Doing it Wrong" is the Secret to Teaching it Right DESCRIPTION:Most language teachers shy away from pronunciation because they approach it prescriptively\, teaching how a word should sound rather than how it actually sounds in the wild. This leads to a disconnect where stud ents learn rules they can&rsquo\;t physically execute.\nIn this session\, dialect coach and linguist Ruben Adery flips the traditional classroom mod el. We will explore a descriptive methodology that prioritizes the "hierar chy of sounds" and leverages the student&rsquo\;s native linguistic patter ns rather than fighting against them. You will learn the power of the "Pho netic Mirror": a technique where we intentionally imitate the student&rsqu o\;s mistakes to build a bridge toward the target accent. By playing with "intentional wrongness\," changing transliterations\, and creating a safe space for vocal play\, we remove the stigma of the foreign accent.\nWhethe r you are an educator looking to upgrade your curriculum or a learner hit by a plateau\, you will walk away with a specific framework to simplify ph onetics\, build vocal confidence\, and master the physical architecture of speech. DTSTART:20260529T100000 DTEND:20260529T104500 LOCATION:Tinkuy room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Ruben Adery:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/da1f92fbdf3951690dffc08db6cef811 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Designing an Identity: The Art and Ethics of Accent Modification DESCRIPTION:Why do we change the way we speak? For many\, “accent reducti on” carries a stigma of cultural erasure or a lack of authenticity. But for the modern polyglot\, performer\, and global leader\, accent modificat ion is a powerful tool for empathy and precision.\nIn this session\, diale ct coach Ruben Adery explores the “Who” and “Why” of phonetic adap tation. Drawing from over 15 years of case studies\, ranging from CEOs see king executive presence to performers mastering a regional soul\, we will debunk the myth that an accent is a fixed trait. Instead\, we view it as a linguistic “feature” equivalent to vocabulary or grammar.\nWe will di scuss the psychological shifts that occur when we “try on” a new sound system and how modifying one’s accent can actually deepen cultural conn ection rather than hide it. Whether you’re a student navigating “non-n ative” plateaus or an educator helping others find their voice\, this ta lk offers a fresh\, empowering perspective on the relationship between how we sound and who we are. DTSTART:20260530T120000 DTEND:20260530T124500 LOCATION:Kunveno room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Ruben Adery:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/25ebfc8a6be86b211759afdf6da858f4 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:You speak the language\, but can you read the culture? - Navigating intercultural communication DESCRIPTION:Learning to speak a language is not just decoding words and gra mmar. It also means decoding cultural norms and customs.\nWhy does direct feedback feel honest in one language but rude in another? Why do some conv ersations rely on explicit words\, while others expect you to read between the lines? Why can the same message be expressed so differently across la nguages?\nMany polyglots discover that even when everyone speaks the same language\, misunderstandings still happen – because beneath the words li e cultural assumptions about politeness\, disagreement\, hierarchy\, and s howing emotion.\nIn this interactive workshop\, we explore how culture inf luences the ways speakers of different languages communicate and build rel ationships. Using insights from intercultural communication\, we look at a few practical frameworks that give you the tools and vocabulary to recogn ize cultural patterns and adapt to them.\nThrough discussion\, reflection\ , and short exercises\, you will discover how developing intercultural awa reness can deepen fluency\, prevent misunderstandings\, and make communica tion across cultures more meaningful. You’ll leave with new ways to inte rpret interactions and move more confidently between your languages! DTSTART:20260528T150000 DTEND:20260528T164500 LOCATION:Májilis room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Linda de Wit:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/fa1f5b5f2f3710c3ecbf3a7cb2388379 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:An Introduction to Jèrriais DESCRIPTION:A workshop to introduce you to some Jèrriais that you can use and to highlight some of the grammar and vocabulary. I especially want to highlight some of the key grammatical differences between Jèrriais and Fr ench. DTSTART:20260531T090000 DTEND:20260531T094500 LOCATION:Kunveno room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Richard Simcott:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/9783db92a31380c8c2da1657ee13f7be DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:A Dip into Bolognese: Mé a dscårr in bulgnaiṡ DESCRIPTION:This is a look at how I’m starting to learn Bolognese in prep aration for the Polyglot Conference in Bologna this November. I’ll share the books and materials I’ve found\, along with some information about the language itself\, including its grammar\, vocabulary\, and pronunciati on. DTSTART:20260529T170000 DTEND:20260529T174500 LOCATION:Kunveno room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Richard Simcott:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/cb03cc875876685d6e8321b238d801f1 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:100 Confusing Czech Words DESCRIPTION:Every language has words that confuse learners — and Czech is full of them. Similar spelling\, similar sound\, but completely different meanings. It’s frustrating\, confusing… and very common.\nThis worksh op is designed for students of Czech who want to finally understand and ma ster these tricky word pairs. Based on the book 100 Confusing Czech Words\ , you’ll learn how to use some of the most problematic Czech words corre ctly and confidently in real-life situations.\nForget boring memorisation. We’ll dive into engaging activities\, games\, movement\, and visualisat ion to make learning natural\, memorable\, and fun. Recommended level of C zech: A2. DTSTART:20260530T150000 DTEND:20260530T154500 LOCATION:Májilis room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Eva Koudelíková:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.c om END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/6ebef815e3c9689fafc900bc030ca768 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Comprehensible Input: the Good\, the Bad\, and the Ugly DESCRIPTION:Comprehensible Input has transformed the way many of us think a bout learning languages. For some\, it’s a breakthrough. For others\, it ’s misunderstood\, misapplied — or even overhyped. In this lively and thought-provoking talk\, we’ll explore the good\, the bad\, and the down right ugly sides of the idea that’s reshaped modern language learning.\n Who is Stephen Krashen\, and what exactly did he propose? What does “Com prehensible Input” really mean — and does it actually work? Is reading your secret weapon\, or a distraction? Should you binge-watch shows in yo ur target language? How can complete beginners use input effectively? Is i t all just passive exposure? Is it cheating to look up words? And where do es speaking fit in — from day one\, or after 10\,000 hours?\nWe’ll als o tackle flashcards\, deliberate practice\, and what to do if you only wan t “holiday-level” fluency rather than total mastery.\nWhether you’re a dedicated polyglot\, a casual dabbler\, or just language-curious\, this talk will challenge assumptions\, spark debate\, and help you think more clearly about how languages are really learned. DTSTART:20260531T120000 DTEND:20260531T124500 LOCATION:Lisanga room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Hugh Prior:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/6c2b1944181192b40679d3d104f93af0 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:OPOL – a garantee for multilingual proficiency in adulthood? DESCRIPTION:Learning multiple languages as a child is often advertised as t he best way to start off a language journey\, but does one indeed need the bilingualism or even trilingualism from the very beginning to become a 'r eal' polyglot? And can the OPOL- method guarantee talent when it comes to language learning? DTSTART:20260528T120000 DTEND:20260528T124500 LOCATION:Fono room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Sophie Renn:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/3a623584b57e767254ace42ab7c0b7c7 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Slovene’s Dual\, Pitch Accent and 40+ Dialects DESCRIPTION:We will explore three things that make Slovene “strange” fo r polyglots:\n\nThe fully alive dual grammatical number\, used across noun s\, verbs\, pronouns and adjectives\;\nA pitch‑accent system in the stan dard language that lets tone carry lexical contrasts\;\nAnd an extreme dia lect diversity where “every village has its own voice”.\n\nWe will loo k at how these features work in practice\, why Slovene kept them when most other Slavic languages lost them\, and what they mean for learners and fo r Slovene identity today. DTSTART:20260529T120000 DTEND:20260529T124500 LOCATION:Pulong room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Sara Rudman:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/979307b8c5338742f842f50e5529d8ef DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Introduction to Lojban\, Enkonduko al Loĵbano DESCRIPTION:Lojban is a conlang in the 1980s\, created to explore communica tion between humans and computers. This will be an introduction to the lan guage covering simple grammar and vocubulary and hopefully you'll learn a couple of phrases too. DTSTART:20260531T100000 DTEND:20260531T104500 LOCATION:Bilera room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Matt Peperell:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/3bc754780960cabbdbddf605df5915c8 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Écrire pour faire rire – atelier de stand up DESCRIPTION:Tu penses être drôle \;? Ou tu voudrais savoir si tu sais l’être \;? Durant cet atelier\, tu recevras les outils pour écrir e tes premières blagues. Parce que oui\, derrière les rires\, il existe des techniques. Entre les petites astuces\, et les pièges à éviter\, tu seras équipé pour faire face à ton premier public \;! Cet atelier sera donné en français mais la langue d’écriture peut être différen te. DTSTART:20260529T120000 DTEND:20260529T133000 LOCATION:Huihuinga room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Ariane Péters:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/58887905fdffb89649e55a0617262422 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Lernen\, (un)sinvolle Lernressourcen zu erkennen DESCRIPTION:Wir alle wissen\, dass die Art und Weise\, wie man eine Sprache lernt\, Einfluss auf den Lernfortschritt hat\, aber worauf sollte man ach ten? Siehst du dich selbst als Lehrer\, wenn du selbständig eine Sprache lernst? Ich möchte dir zeigen\, warum du das tun solltest.\nHeutzutage ha ben immer mehr Sprachlernende Schwierigkeiten mit der Fülle an Materialie n\, die man zum Sprachenlernen verwenden kann. Es ist unmöglich\, sie all e zu verwenden oder auch nur auszuprobieren. In diesem Vortrag wirst du ve rschiedene Arten von Lernmaterialien miteinander vergleichen\, die Merkmal e guter Lernmaterialien erkennen lernen und darüber nachdenken\, welche M aterialien oder Strategien in deinem Lernprozess noch fehlen. DTSTART:20260529T090000 DTEND:20260529T094500 LOCATION:Fono room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Lander Van Canneyt:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering. com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/540660ce7e3ff0bbe6f7e587b52de23f DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Anglish (Agent English) and how to develop Agent DE\, FR\, ES etc. DESCRIPTION:AI-driven vibe coding is rapidly establishing a strong advantag e for English in software creation. We must move quickly to ensure that vi be coding becomes accessible in all languages\, so the immense creative an d economic value it unlocks can be shared globally. The future of AI-assis ted programming should not be limited by language. Polyglots are uniquely positioned to lead this effort\, bridging linguistic worlds and helping bu ild tools that allow developers everywhere to create\, collaborate\, and i nnovate in their own languages. DTSTART:20260529T100000 DTEND:20260529T104500 LOCATION:Pulong room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Charles Wijayawardhana and Muthucumaru Maheswaran:ma ilto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/b9535a51f5f4758bec4ca286c3d39b51 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:The Development of the Japanese Writing System DESCRIPTION:Il sistema di scrittura giapponese è uno dei più affascinanti al mondo: un intreccio vivo di kanji\, hiragana\, katakana e caratteri la tini\, nato da secoli di adattamenti\, invenzioni e scelte culturali. In q uesto workshop esploreremo come semplici immagini siano diventate caratter i complessi\, come i kanji combinino significato e suono\, e perché il gi apponese abbia sviluppato due sillabari distinti per rispondere alle esige nze della lingua. Seguendo esempi concreti e visivi\, scopriremo non solo come «funziona» questa scrittura mista\, ma anche perché continua a ess ere così elegante\, efficace e profondamente legata all’identità cultu rale del Giappone. Un viaggio tra storia\, logica\, estetica e uso quotidi ano\, pensato per chi vuole guardare oltre l’apparente complessità e in travedere l’ordine sorprendente nascosto nei segni. DTSTART:20260531T150000 DTEND:20260531T154500 LOCATION:Bilera room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Ayrton-Didier Brincat:mailto:noreply@polyglotgatheri ng.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/9bc0cc0ad71bd023d5e9356056626606 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:The Expat Language Learner: Talking Your Way Into a New Country DESCRIPTION:Moving to another country transforms language learning from a h obby into a daily necessity. For millions of expats around the world\, lea rning the local language isn’t just about curiosity or travel\, it’s a bout building a life: making friends\, navigating bureaucracy\, finding wo rk\, and feeling at home.\nIn this talk we will explore the motivations\, challenges\, and social dynamics that shape language learning in an expat context\, drawing on insights from the Tandem language learning community with tens of millions of members from around the world.\nWhy do some expat s become fluent while others remain stuck for years? What role do communit ies\, both online and offline\, play in the learning process? Why is livin g in a country often not enough to guarantee real language progress?\nThis talk examines the psychology and realities of expat language learning and shares practical insights into how accessible environments\, supportive c ommunities\, and human connections can dramatically accelerate the path to fluency.\nWe will also introduce Tandem’s “DeutschConnect” initiati ve\, which is designed to help migrants in Germany practice their German\, by connecting newcomers and locals through conversation and community. DTSTART:20260529T090000 DTEND:20260529T094500 LOCATION:Tinkuy room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Michelle Kubitza\, Tobias Dickmeis:mailto:noreply@po lyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/d6b4efedc1f2a8606d916c3f843cb0a4 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Language and world in dissonance – overcoming the struggle of lea rning words in a foreign language and realigning language with the world a gain DESCRIPTION:When learning vocabulary in a foreign language\, learners often feel disoriented. At times the process can feel confusing or opaque\, and learners may believe they understand a word—only to be surprised and fr ustrated when communication fails. We reach for words\, yet they seem not to align with the meanings we intended\, and learning can feel laborious a nd uncertain.\nThis talk explores why this happens and to what extent it c ontributes to the experience of language learning as difficult or even dis couraging. Focusing primarily on Swedish and German—two closely related languages—but also drawing on examples from English and Italian\, I illu strate how deceptively complex the learning of words in another language c an be.\nFinally\, I suggest possible ways to address these difficulties an d to move toward a deeper understanding of what words mean in use. I also hope to open a discussion with the audience and would welcome insights fro m speakers of other languages about how similar phenomena appear in their linguistic contexts. DTSTART:20260530T160000 DTEND:20260530T164500 LOCATION:Lisanga room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Joacim Eriksson:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/8dd2b9d9aa93ea5ccb9876fa7b7e471d DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Languages & Law DESCRIPTION:Worldwide\, law faculties analyse and teach (Forschung und Lehr e) primarily national laws in their respective languages. Indeed\, Judges\ , attorneys\, in-house concels\, officials and other legal professionals a lso work in relevant languages\, as they write and read extensive texts\, listen and speak.\nExcellent knowledge of a national language is expected. If a recondition for studying at a technical school is school-living exam (as finalization of secondary education) in math\, the similar exam for l aws is a national language.\nClients\, employers and state expect adequate knowledge of particular law and its use through particular language. Ther efore\, practicing of foreign law is difficult and exhaustive. Both practi tioners and academicians developed methods for cooperation and exchange of information. Emigration is nightmare for lawyers.\nThis text mentions law s in plural intentionally. On the one hand\, laws are similar\, as they ad dress human behaviour. On the other hand\, they differ in countless detail s\, not only due to political\, economic\, social\, cultural and technolog ical differences among nations\, as they are also construed differently. I n this aspect\, laws are similar to languages.\nUnsurprisingly under these conditions\, widespread anglicisation of contemporary science is troubles ome. Certainly\, it enables simple communication (including this abstract) . However\, it decreases our ability to carefully think about law and pref ers its Anglo-American variety.\nReplacing the national language with Engl ish is nonsense. On the contrary\, language plurality is desirable. Polygl ots are desirable among lawyers\, especially legal scholars! Therefore\, t he section wants to discuss relations of laws and languages with intereste d participants of the 2026 Polyglot Gathering\, not only few lawyers among them. DTSTART:20260528T100000 DTEND:20260528T104500 LOCATION:Fono room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Filip Křepelka :mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.co m END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/ae414ffdefff078189466f837c7ba9cc DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Why Finnish and Estonian Stand Apart in Europe DESCRIPTION:Europe may appear linguistically uniform at first. Most of the languages spoken in Europe belong to the Indo-European language family. Du e to this shared origin\, many European languages exhibit similarities in vocabulary\, grammatical structures\, and historical development\, despite often being mutually unintelligible today.\nHowever\, not all European la nguages belong to this large family. Some languages have different origins and therefore look and sound very different. Two examples are Finnish and Estonian\, which are spoken in Northern Europe. Although they are located in the same region as many Indo-European languages\, they belong to a dif ferent language family called Uralic.\nThis difference is especially notic eable when comparing them to neighbouring languages. The countries surroun ding Finland and Estonia mainly speak Indo-European languages\, such as Ru ssian\, Swedish\, and Latvian. These languages share many historical and s tructural features\, but Finnish and Estonian follow very different lingui stic systems.\nDue to their distinct origins\, Finnish and Estonian boast unique characteristics that distinguish them from most European languages. These include different vocabulary roots\, a highly agglutinative grammat ical structure\, and a substantial number of grammatical cases. DTSTART:20260528T150000 DTEND:20260528T154500 LOCATION:Tinkuy room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Inese Pintāne:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/a6ac331baa38e24a43f6fcae68bf2252 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Shared Roots: The Baltic–Slavic Linguistic Connection DESCRIPTION:Across Europe\, many languages belong to the same large languag e family known as the Indo-European languages. Within this family there ar e several branches\, including the Slavic languages and the Baltic languag es.\nThe Baltic branch today mainly includes the Lithuanian language and t he Latvian language\, while the Slavic branch includes languages such as P olish\, Russian\, and Czech.\nAlthough these languages belong to different branches\, speakers sometimes notice surprising similarities. Certain wor ds look familiar\, grammatical structures can resemble each other\, and so me basic patterns of word formation are shared. These similarities are not accidental. They stem from the deep historical relationship between the B altic and Slavic language groups.\nIn this presentation\, I will explore w hy Baltic and Slavic languages can sometimes seem partially understandable to each other. I will focus on three main aspects: similarities in vocabu lary\, similarities in grammatical structure\, and the historical connecti on between the languages\, including the hypothesis of a common Proto-Balt o-Slavic language. DTSTART:20260531T150000 DTEND:20260531T154500 LOCATION:Kunveno room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Inese Pintāne:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/5712711191574e860fbf6b84b3e33e29 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:You can speak many more languages!: 10 Shades of Language Skills Be low A1 DESCRIPTION:A few words in a foreign language\, especially if expressed wit h near-native pronunciation\, can work magic. And any additional word is g reatly appreciated by the native conversation partner. Since the EU langu age framework (CEFR) starts with the A1 level\, it is difficult to differe ntiate language skills below A1. Thus I introduce a framework to report su ch knowledge levels. As a result\, anybody will be able to showcase many m ore languages in their CV! \n DTSTART:20260528T090000 DTEND:20260528T094500 LOCATION:Pulong room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Petr Hedbávný:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/f9ca75e22eba3e16aa229f7c8d5d08d6 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:¡A lo Cubano! Siente el ritmo y déjate llevar DESCRIPTION:Asere te voy a decir algo: olvídate de técnicas\, de las vuel tas complicada y del 1\, 2\, 3... 5\, 6\, 7. En cuba nadie baila con presi ón. Se baila con pasión\, amor y diversión. Así que ponte las pilas\, que nos vamos con todo. Para que sepas cómo es la verdadera cultura cuban a\, con tanta alegría y sabor\, tienes que dejarte llevar y sentir la mú sica. Aquí en este taller\, te voy a dar todas las herramientas que neces itas. No hace falta experiencia\, ni pareja ni talento. Solo ganas de move rte\, de reír y de entrarle al ritmo. La idea no es de hacerlo perfecto\, sino gozarlo y sentir como se vive en Cuba. Así que ven con ganas de bai lar\, de pasarla bien y dejar la pena en tu casa. Asere\, ven acá\, que v amos a romper y a llevarnos un pedacito de Cuba en el cuerpo. DTSTART:20260530T120000 DTEND:20260530T124500 LOCATION:Huihuinga room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Guillermo Manzano Fabré:mailto:noreply@polyglotgath ering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/b58cdca21d4231bbc0e1dd5279e370fe DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Gjuhëtarët flasin shqip – Albanian crash course DESCRIPTION:Mbrëmë\, ndryshëm\, shfaqin – yes\, this is correct spelli ng of some basic Albanian words. Looks exotic? It is actually much easier than you think as Albanian is a perfectly phonetic language. You will be a ble to read any Albanian word after this session. You will also hear real Albanian and its intriguing sounds. Finally\, you will see how familiar it is to you due to Latin\, Greek\, Slavic and Turkish influence.\nNow you f inally have a chance to touch this probably most neglected European langua ge at Polyglot Gatherings! Let’s change it in 2026! Hajde shkojmë! DTSTART:20260531T160000 DTEND:20260531T164500 LOCATION:Huihuinga room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Piotr Pedro Cios:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.co m END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/12da3838414d22cc7ae4edc1c17ef3a8 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Apprendre les langues avec le langage de l'âme: how cultural music shapes our brains DESCRIPTION:La musique est connue comme é\;tant le langage de l&rsquo \;â\;me : elle relie les gens à\; travers le temps et l&rsquo\; espace\, et c&rsquo\;est le seul langage vé\;ritablement universel d ont nous disposons. Cette pré\;sentation explorera comment le langag e utilisé\; dans la musique culturelle faç\;onne le cerveau no n seulement de ses locuteurs natifs\, mais aussi comment il modifie les pe rceptions et des l&rsquo\;expé\;rience d&rsquo\;apprentissage des ap prenants é\;trangers. À\; l&rsquo\;aide d&rsquo\;é\;tude s de cas captivants et d&rsquo\;extraits musicaux\, la question du rô \;le de la musique dans l&rsquo\;apprentissage des langues sera abord&eacu te\;e d&rsquo\;un point de vue neuroscientifique\, culturel et social\, en examinant l&rsquo\;impact de la musique culturelle sur les enfants\, les patients atteints de dé\;mence et vous\, les apprenants en langues. Le public repartira avec une meilleure compré\;hension de la fa&cced il\;on dont les langues faç\;onnent notre cerveau\, mais aussi avec de nouveaux outils pour enrichir son apprentissage des langues grâ\;c e à\; la langue qu&rsquo\;il possè\;de dé\;jà\; : celle de la musique.\n\nMusic is known as the language of the soul: it con nects people across time and space\, and is the only truly universal langu age we have. This presentation will explore how the language used in cultu ral music shapes the brains not only of its native speakers\, but also how it alters the perceptions and learning experiences of non-native learners . Using engaging case studies and musical excerpts (you're invited to sing along!)\, the role of music in language learning will be examined from ne uroscientific\, cultural and social perspectives\, looking at the impact o f cultural music on children\, patients with dementia and you\, the langua ge learners. The audience will leave with a better understanding of how la nguages shape our brains\, but also with new tools to enrich their languag e learning through the language they already possess: that of music. \ ;\n\n \;\n \; DTSTART:20260530T150000 DTEND:20260530T154500 LOCATION:Bilera room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Caitlin Evran:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/a3f2527c060c708793be06090e4e7175 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:The Diversity of Sign Languages: How (Not) Similar Are They Really? DESCRIPTION:Throughout my career as a sign linguist\, I have often been ask ed: 'Wait\, there’s no universal sign language?' My answer is always: 'T hat’s right!' Usually\, the next question is: 'At least they’re simila r to each other\, aren’t they?' While some are\, many are completely dis tinct. In this talk\, I want to introduce you to the world of sign languag es (there are at least 200 of them) and explore their fascinating similari ties and differences. I will also discuss the powerful role visual iconici ty plays as a driving force in these languages. DTSTART:20260530T160000 DTEND:20260530T164500 LOCATION:Kunveno room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Rafał Darasz:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/eaade1e422baf6e631f0d866e47f20fd DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Discovering Geg Albanian from Kosovo DESCRIPTION:Geg is one of the two main dialect groups of the Albanian langu age and is widely spoken in northern parts of Albania as well as in Kosovo . Despite its rich linguistic features and strong cultural significance\, it is often less represented in formal education and learning materials co mpared to Standard Albanian\, which is mostly based on the southern Tosk d ialect. This talk offers an accessible introduction to the Northeast Geg d ialect as spoken in Kosovo. Participants will explore its phonological\, g rammatical and lexical characteristics\, as well as its sociolinguistic ro le in everyday communication\, identity and regional diversity. The presen tation will also address the challenges and opportunities of learning and teaching dialectal varieties\, and reflect on the importance of documentin g and preserving linguistic diversity in a rapidly changing world. No prio r knowledge of Albanian is required. The session is aimed at language enth usiasts\, polyglots and anyone interested in lesser-known European languag es and dialects. DTSTART:20260530T110000 DTEND:20260530T114500 LOCATION:Lisanga room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Adrian Kuqi:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/efb056e217212faa35cdd0b4db9f5141 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Can AI Translate Your App Like a Native? DESCRIPTION:I’ve shipped apps in 18 languages — first by hand\, now wit h AI. But can AI really produce translations that feel natural to a native speaker\, or does it just generate technically correct gibberish?\nIn thi s talk\, I’ll put that question to the test live on stage. Using AI codi ng tools\, I’ll add new languages to a real app in real time — includi ng ones the audience suggests. Unlike traditional machine translation\, AI can adapt to tone\, context\, and platform conventions — but how well d oes it actually pull that off? Want to see your language appear in an app in under 60 seconds? Come prepared.\nAlong the way\, I’ll share what I ’ve learned from years of app localization — from manually translating a card game companion app into every language the game has been published in\, to using AI to localize across platforms and even generate store des criptions automatically. We’ll explore where AI shines\, where it stumbl es\, and what it means for the future of multilingual software.\nWhether y ou’re a developer\, a translator\, or just someone who’s ever been ann oyed by a bad app translation — this one’s for you.\nFull disclosure: My AI coding assistant wrote this description. How’d it do? DTSTART:20260530T170000 DTEND:20260530T174500 LOCATION:Lisanga room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Chuck Smith:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/c0db7ef856ef94d067ca28502723a804 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Moribund Scripts and Their Political Afterlives DESCRIPTION:This talk explores the curious cultural afterlives of various m oribund scripts once used in Southeastern Europe\, including Rovásírás\ , Glagolitic\, Bosančica\, and Arebica. Though these scripts once played key roles in the development of literacy in the region\, none of them “m ade the cut” with the spread of mass literacy in the 19th and 20th centu ries\, losing out to the more widely used scripts\, Latin and Cyrillic. To day\, despite the gestures of including them in school curricula\, knowled ge of these scripts is largely confined to linguists\, historians\, and ot her scholars and enthusiasts.\nWhile the politics surrounding the use of L atin and Cyrillic in places like Bosnia-Herzegovina\, Croatia\, Montenegro \, and Serbia have received a great deal of attention from politicians\, j ournalists\, and scholars as an aspect of ethno-nationalist politics\, lit tle is understood about the present-day use of these lesser-known\, moribu nd scripts\, whether appearing on public signage\, souvenirs\, or graffiti . This paper explores how these scripts are used today\, and how\, despite \, or perhaps because\, the fact that so few people can read them\, they c ome to carry local cultural significance. This not only makes them ripe fo r commodification but also creates a space for political contestation and struggle. DTSTART:20260528T170000 DTEND:20260528T174500 LOCATION:Pulong room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Kevin Kenjar:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/9738e8058ec920f69ab2373eb6218986 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Presentation about hosting institution (Mendel university in Brno) DESCRIPTION:This presentation introduces Mendel University in Brno (MENDELU )\, providing an overview of its profile\, facilities\, study programs\, r esearch activities\, international engagement\, and social responsibility initiatives. It highlights the university’s modern infrastructure\, dive rse academic offerings\, and strong emphasis on research and innovation in areas such as agriculture\, forestry\, economics\, and environmental scie nces. The talk also outlines MENDELU’s international partnerships\, mobi lity opportunities\, and participation in global projects\, as well as its commitment to community engagement and sustainability. Overall\, it prese nts MENDELU as a dynamic and internationally oriented institution combinin g tradition with innovation. DTSTART:20260528T090000 DTEND:20260528T094500 LOCATION:Májilis room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Lukas Kala:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/f30537f9f8a43b09835dab08bee2e96c DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:You Don't Need a Better Method. You Need a Better Record. DESCRIPTION:We obsess over methods. Comprehensible input\, Anki settings\, the perfect textbook\, the next shiny app. Meanwhile\, most of us couldn ’t tell you how many hours we actually spent on our L3 last month — an d that gap\, not method\, is why we keep starting over.\nThis talk is abou t what changes when you stop optimizing your method and start measuring yo ur practice. Drawing on lessons from coaching with Luca Lampariello\, Jame s Clear’s Atomic Habits\, and a year of tracking my own practice across Greek\, French\, Spanish\, Catalan\, Italian\, and Mandarin\, I’ll share a simple framework for staying consistent across multiple languages — i ncluding the tier system I use to stop feeling guilty about the languages I’m not prioritizing this season.\nI’ll also demo Fluency Streak\, the app I built when nothing else worked\, and give a first look at Cohorts — a new layer designed for teachers\, tutors\, and group facilitators wh o want to see and support consistency across a class or community.\nIf you ’ve ever abandoned a language you said you were "learning\," this one’ s for you. DTSTART:20260529T120000 DTEND:20260529T124500 LOCATION:Tinkuy room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=George Dick:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/0dd8b6ec94ecd7d37442cb446d26f57d DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Le modèle source-cible est cassé : ce que les polyglottes m'appre nnent sur le transfert linguistique DESCRIPTION:Tous les polyglottes le savent intuitivement \;: apprendre sa cinquième langue n’a rien à voir avec apprendre sa deuxième. Pourt ant\, presque toutes les apps\, méthodes et manuels traitent chaque langu e cible comme si vous partiez de zéro depuis l’anglais.\nCette présent ation explore une autre approche. Et si on prenait votre graphe linguistiq ue au sérieux \;? Si on utilisait chaque langue que vous parlez déj à comme surface d’enseignement pour la suivante \;?\nÀ partir d’ entretiens avec des polyglottes (3 à 12 langues chacun) et de plusieurs m ois de prototypage\, je présenterai \;:\n\nce que le transfert positi f fait vraiment en pratique\, et où il trompe \;\;\npourquoi « \ ;langue source unique \;» est la mauvaise unité d’analyse pour un public multilingue \;\;\ncomment les polyglottes inventent leurs propr es ponts entre langues\, sans nous attendre \;\;\nce que ça change po ur les pédagogues\, les concepteurs d’outils et les autodidactes.\n\nPu blic visé \;: polyglottes\, enseignants de langues\, chercheurs en li nguistique appliquée\, créateurs de contenu pédagogique. Ouvert à tous \, francophones comme non-francophones (slides en anglais).\nQ&\;R  \;: 15 dernières minutes. J’aimerais que la salle complète et conteste mes données autant que les valider. DTSTART:20260531T110000 DTEND:20260531T114500 LOCATION:Bilera room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Romain Fayolle:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/fcacf8256978a3916b335af7a250fe20 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:A Language Cabinet of Curiosities DESCRIPTION:Come join us for 30 minutes of fascinating language facts. Lear n about languages you may not have heard of and come away with some new fu n stuff to share. DTSTART:20260528T110000 DTEND:20260528T114500 LOCATION:Tinkuy room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Charlotte Donnelly & Leah Mundy:mailto:noreply@polyg lotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/47c2ae89ee57281c0738c3072aacb297 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:uTalk Language Quiz DESCRIPTION:Join Charlotte and Leah from uTalk for a fun language quiz! We' ll cover a variety of languages over three rounds\, and there are even pri zes to win! DTSTART:20260531T160000 DTEND:20260531T164500 LOCATION:Kunveno room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Charlotte Donnelly & Leah Mundy:mailto:noreply@polyg lotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/b2af01c01a31a78ff10d89d716011b08 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Game: Cucumberia DESCRIPTION:“Cucumberia” is an interactive role-play game that takes yo u into an imaginary world with multiple language communities. Each partici pant receives a role with their own interests and goals\, and together you must negotiate to build a functioning and fair society.\nBut it’s not t hat simple: different languages\, priorities\, and limited mutual understa nding quickly reveal how challenging communication and cooperation can be. Will you choose a common language? How will you deal with inequality betw een groups?\n“Cucumberia” is not just a game\, but an experience that encourages reflection on language rights\, equality\, and the role of lang uage in society. It combines fun\, interaction\, and meaningful discussion . DTSTART:20260530T150000 DTEND:20260530T164500 LOCATION:Huihuinga room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Konrad Orawski\, Chiara Giommetti:mailto:noreply@pol yglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/c8be523567465079ec54a930d23a3390 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Linguistic search engine for 100 languages DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered about the most frequent nouns or verbs i n your language? How frequently is one word or phrase used compared to ano ther? Sketch Engine is a linguistic search engine designed to give answer s to such questions about language use. Sketch Engine analyses authentic l anguage in a rigorous way. No AI halucinations or subjective opinions. Jus t pure facts about 100+ languages. The talk introduces Sketch Engine\, a t ool designed for the meticulous detail that polyglots love. DTSTART:20260530T110000 DTEND:20260530T114500 LOCATION:Kunveno room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Ondřej Matuška:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.co m END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/3ffd0922f788b75ef788283ea975acb2 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Lerni – VR im Sprachenlernen - Lerni - VR in Language Learning DESCRIPTION:Lerni is an experimental and socially innovative VR learning pr oject developed by VR Mondo that explores how Virtual Reality can support the teaching of professional language for international healthcare workers in medicine and care. The project combines immersive learning environment s\, language acquisition\, and workplace preparation in VR scenarios. Deve loped together with educational and healthcare partners in Brandenburg\, L erni focuses on hands-on experimentation\, accessibility\, and knowledge t ransfer rather than presenting a finished commercial product. DTSTART:20260528T120000 DTEND:20260528T124500 LOCATION:Tinkuy room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Ralf Fröhlich:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/d8de9f5f3967536a25073fafd9a01bf6 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Lerni - VR in Language Learning DESCRIPTION:At the Polyglot Gathering\, participants will have the opportun ity to actively experience and test selected Lerni VR learning modules. Th e session is designed as an interactive try-out format where attendees can explore immersive language-learning scenarios\, exchange feedback\, and d iscuss the potential of VR for language acquisition and professional commu nication. The workshop especially invites language enthusiasts\, educators \, and people interested in innovative learning technologies to experiment together and contribute ideas for the further development of the project. DTSTART:20260528T170000 DTEND:20260528T174500 LOCATION:Májilis room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Ralf Fröhlich:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/d4547ea160b52e2f05fce7316df84cb0 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z 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 anyone (including you!) to give a short talk about something they’re interested in. DTSTART:20260529T150000 DTEND:20260529T154500 LOCATION:Lisanga room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Marta Melnyk\, Paweł Koperek:mailto:noreply@polyglo tgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/ae3c087634c69b29fb03742c63302785 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Translation³ (T3): Comprehensible Input on Steroids – Understand ing & Activation In One Fell Swoop DESCRIPTION:Struggling with texts you can’t fully understand? What if you could take any authentic article\, story or conversation and make it 100 % comprehensible from day one — while automatically building grammar ref lexes and speaking skills at the same time?\nLinguaThor’s Translation³ (T³) system does exactly that. It delivers the complete package in one in tuitive tool:\n\nIdiomatic translations for instant natural meaning and ri ch comprehensible input\nLiteral word-for-word breakdowns that reveal synt ax and logic without memorizing rules\nActive Reverse Translation (A.R.T.) that turns understanding into guided production to mimic native speakers of your target language\n\nPolyglot Luca Lampariello calls T3 “comprehen sible input on steroids” because it combines input\, understanding and a ctivation in one seamless flow. In this talk you’ll see the science behi nd it\, a live demo of the T³ web app on real content\, and practical str ategies you can use immediately — whether you’re a beginner\, fighting the intermediate plateau or and advanced learner looking to sound more na tive. Leave ready to read\, understand and speak any language faster and m ore enjoyably than ever. DTSTART:20260530T100000 DTEND:20260530T104500 LOCATION:Kunveno room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=David Allen Martin II:mailto:noreply@polyglotgatheri ng.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/cc9f0040fb01e9f8c6086af32b233e0f DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Czech Language Challenge 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 jury will help us find out who has achieved the greatest improvement . Come to cheer for the brave participants who will show their skills! DTSTART:20260530T110000 DTEND:20260530T114500 LOCATION:Huihuinga room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/163bf13afd150da7cded107517f9379d DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Esperanto Language Challenge 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 jury will help us find out who has achieved the greatest improve ment. Come to cheer for the brave participants who will show their skills! DTSTART:20260531T150000 DTEND:20260531T154500 LOCATION:Huihuinga room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/84cfc08f32bb6d22e4e1baa56f7574ca DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Icebreakers and language games DESCRIPTION:Kick off the Polyglot Gathering with fun\, connection\, and lan guages from the very first minute!Join our Icebreakers &\; Language Gam es session — the perfect way to meet new people\, reconnect with old fri ends\, and start speaking different languages in a relaxed and playful atm osphere.\nWhether this is your first Polyglot Gathering or you already kno w half the community\, this session is designed to help everyone feel welc ome\, comfortable\, and connected. Through interactive games and icebreake rs\, you’ll laugh\, communicate\, and discover how easy it can be to con nect across cultures and languages.\nNo pressure\, no perfect grammar need ed — just curiosity\, openness\, and the desire to meet amazing people f rom around the world.\nCome make new friends\, practice languages\, and st art the conference with great energy! DTSTART:20260527T150000 DTEND:20260527T164500 LOCATION:Májilis room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Elisa Polese:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/2065fc09dc257a63247b192d83df10e6 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:The Soap Opera Doctrine: Comprehensible Input Without the Learner V oice DESCRIPTION:Comprehensible input is great. Comprehensible input made for le arners often isn’t\, especially after your 14th slow podcast about Mexic an food or Argentine mate.\nFor the past two months we've indexed and grad ed more than 350\,000 real YouTube videos across 50 languages\, scoring ev ery one on a single axis: made by and for native speakers\, yet slow and p lain enough to actually follow. The patterns are weirdly consistent. The s ame dozen content types keep producing gold across Tamil\, Finnish\, Québ ec French and Hebrew. Soap operas are a language-learning superweapon. Kid s' explainer TV is pure A2. Reality cooking competitions are the most unde rrated medium of the century. And genuinely beginner-friendly native conte nt turns out to be rare: even a single Peppa Pig dub can swing from A1 to B2.\nIn 15 minutes we'll hand you the cross-language search themes that re liably surface watchable\, slow-but-real input\, plus the regional outlier s that only work in one country (Swiss wrestling\, the Québécois sugar s hack\, a 1999 Polish sitcom). You'll leave with a search-and-feed strategy you can use on YouTube tonight\, and probably a few new shows to fall for . DTSTART:20260529T100000 DTEND:20260529T101500 LOCATION:Huihuinga room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Toby Urff & Roman Maksimyuk:mailto:noreply@polyglotg athering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/ff0c6ad78a84aa521d2cd80cdf056fb7 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Language Privileges in Everyday International Life DESCRIPTION:Language inequality is not an abstract concept reserved for pol itics or academia: it is present in everyday life\, especially in internat ional communication\, and can even shape our life choices in ways we often fail to notice.\n\nWho gets to sound intelligent\, spontaneous or charism atic in multilingual spaces? Who pays the hidden cost of global communicat ion in time\, money and mental energy?\n\nWe will discuss linguistic fatig ue\, accent privilege\, the invisible advantages of native speakers\, and the unequal effort hidden behind supposedly “neutral” communication. DTSTART:20260531T120000 DTEND:20260531T124500 LOCATION:Kunveno room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Michael Boris Mandirola:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathe ring.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/bda5390564ea2eeb94c96d6ba30ace6c DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Musique sans marché ? Les défis des langues minoritaires à l’ ère du streaming DESCRIPTION:Que se passe-t-il lorsqu’une scène musicale minoritaire mais transnationale entre en collision avec l’économie des plateformes de s treaming modernes ?\nÀ travers le cas de la musique espérantophone\, cet te présentation explore les défis économiques et structurels auxquels s ont confrontées les cultures en langues minoritaires à l’ère numériq ue.\nLes thèmes abordés incluent l’économie du streaming\, la taille des publics\, la découvrabilité\, ainsi que le défi de maintenir des é cosystèmes culturels dans des langues de petite diffusion. DTSTART:20260528T170000 DTEND:20260528T174500 LOCATION:Fono room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Michael Boris MANDIROLA:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathe ring.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/97f86cc1ff6b7c6a1cb249048009ff00 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Malkovru la Esperanto-Stacio-n! DESCRIPTION:Ĉu vi serĉas inspiron\, unikan kultursperton aŭ la sekvan pe rfektan ejon por via evento? Venu al tiu ĉi prelego kaj malkovru la Esper anto-Stacion\, historian stacidomon de 1865 renovigita kaj transformita en vigla internacia renkontiĝejo kaj regiona kultura centro.\n\nSituanta en Halbe\, meze de naturrezervejo sude de Berlino\, kaj naskita de iniciato de Ralf Fröhlich\, la Esperanto-Stacio estas vivanta peco de la prusa fer voja historio kaj centro por kulturo\, edukado\, lingvolernado\, teknologi o\, kaj precipe komunumo kaj internacia kuniĝo. Dum tiu ĉi prezentado\, ni gvidos vin tra nia historio\, projektoj kaj spacoj. Vi malkovros kiel n iaj modernigitaj salonoj kreas perfektan medion por seminarioj\, ekspozici oj kaj kunvenoj\, kompletigitaj de komfortaj loĝejoj kaj eĉ proksimaj na turaj banejoj!\n\nĈu vi estas kulturamanto aŭ entuziasmulo pri internaci aj iniciatoj\, ĉi tiu prelego montros al vi la eblecojn por partopreni en kreemaj projektoj aŭ eĉ organizi viajn proprajn agadojn en ĉi tiu unik a kultura oazo.\n\nNe maltrafu la ŝancon malkovri kie historio\, kulturo kaj naturo kuniĝas. Do\, venu kaj lasu vin inspiri! DTSTART:20260531T090000 DTEND:20260531T094500 LOCATION:Bilera room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Inés Malfait:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/3ab2b6483390f8d6055fa860b3bf12ec DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Acercamiento a la adquisición del lenguaje en niños de entre 0 y 3 años DESCRIPTION:La adquisición del lenguaje en la infancia es uno de los proce sos más fascinantes del desarrollo humano. En esta charla exploraremos c ómo los niños de 0 a 3 años pasan del llanto y el balbuceo a las primer as palabras y frases\, y cómo la interacción con los adultos influye en ese camino. A partir de teorías clásicas y estudios contemporáneos sobr e el aprendizaje lingüístico temprano\, veremos el papel del juego sonor o\, la retroalimentación social y la comunicación cotidiana en la constr ucción del lenguaje.\nMi interés por este tema nace tanto de mi trayecto ria profesional en el ámbito de la lingüística y la enseñanza de lengu as como de una experiencia muy personal: observar el desarrollo de mi sobr ina trilingüe de tres años\, gracias a la cual he podido comprobar en pr imera persona muchos de los fenómenos descritos en la charla. Descubramos cómo comienza la aventura del lenguaje humano. DTSTART:20260529T170000 DTEND:20260529T174500 LOCATION:Bilera room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Maciej Jaskot:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/2624c56fa201eee9049c2868bb27fa88 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Speed Connecting: The Icebreaker Game for Language Lovers DESCRIPTION:Come and meet new People\, one Conversation at a time!\nWant to make instant connections with fellow language lovers? Join Speed Connecti ng\, a dynamic and fun networking game that ensures you properly meet a ha ndful of new people in just one session! You’ll be randomly paired with another participant for a 5-minute conversation\, then switch to a new par tner in the next round. And so on... Speak any language you like — the o nly rule is to engage and enjoy!\nThis is the perfect icebreaker at the st art of the conference\, helping you turn strangers into friends in a relax ed\, low-pressure setting. Whether you’re here for the first time or a r eturning attendee\, Speed Connecting will spark great conversations and ex pand your global network.\nOptional Icebreaker questions will be provided as inspiration. I will guide you through the game and keep the energy high — just come as you are!\nAre you ready to make meaningful connections i n just minutes? Join us and let the conversations begin! DTSTART:20260529T090000 DTEND:20260529T094500 LOCATION:Huihuinga room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Daniele Bozzi:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/30bc81c7ebadda777bc4ff5293dc3a27 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Speed Connecting: The Icebreaker Game for Language Lovers DESCRIPTION:Come and meet new People\, one Conversation at a time!\nWant to make instant connections with fellow language lovers? Join Speed Connecti ng\, a dynamic and fun networking game that ensures you properly meet a ha ndful of new people in just one session! You’ll be randomly paired with another participant for a 5-minute conversation\, then switch to a new par tner in the next round. And so on... Speak any language you like — the o nly rule is to engage and enjoy!\nThis is the perfect icebreaker at the st art of the conference\, helping you turn strangers into friends in a relax ed\, low-pressure setting. Whether you’re here for the first time or a r eturning attendee\, Speed Connecting will spark great conversations and ex pand your global network.\nOptional Icebreaker questions will be provided as inspiration. I will guide you through the game and keep the energy high — just come as you are!\nAre you ready to make meaningful connections i n just minutes? Join us and let the conversations begin! DTSTART:20260527T170000 DTEND:20260527T174500 LOCATION:Májilis room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Daniele Bozzi:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/38664d68814c245bb540f06d79c0d9d9 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Brno: walking tour (pre-booked only) DESCRIPTION:Perfect for those who want to explore the main landmarks of Brn o’s historic center. During the tour\, you’ll discover different parts of the old town and learn more about the city’s history\, architecture\ , and atmosphere. Along the way\, you’ll see charming streets\, importan t historical buildings\, and some of the most iconic places in the city. DTSTART:20260527T150000 DTEND:20260527T174500 LOCATION:Trips ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/1d28e635a596b009afc833b449fc1c26 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Brno: walking tour (pre-booked only) DESCRIPTION:Perfect for those who want to explore the main landmarks of Brn o’s historic center. During the tour\, you’ll discover different parts of the old town and learn more about the city’s history\, architecture\ , and atmosphere. Along the way\, you’ll see charming streets\, importan t historical buildings\, and some of the most iconic places in the city. DTSTART:20260528T150000 DTEND:20260528T174500 LOCATION:Trips ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/f67c2a49ee904d8571d167dbd03faeb9 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Brno: walking tour (pre-booked only) DESCRIPTION:Perfect for those who want to explore the main landmarks of Brn o’s historic center. During the tour\, you’ll discover different parts of the old town and learn more about the city’s history\, architecture\ , and atmosphere. Along the way\, you’ll see charming streets\, importan t historical buildings\, and some of the most iconic places in the city. DTSTART:20260529T150000 DTEND:20260529T174500 LOCATION:Trips ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/c00f6c524db841c332c495b7c520118a DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Brno: walking tour (pre-booked only) DESCRIPTION:Perfect for those who want to explore the main landmarks of Brn o’s historic center. During the tour\, you’ll discover different parts of the old town and learn more about the city’s history\, architecture\ , and atmosphere. Along the way\, you’ll see charming streets\, importan t historical buildings\, and some of the most iconic places in the city. DTSTART:20260530T150000 DTEND:20260530T174500 LOCATION:Trips ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/9181450cdffe697aef32231617ecd20c DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Brno: walking tour (pre-booked only) DESCRIPTION:Perfect for those who want to explore the main landmarks of Brn o’s historic center. During the tour\, you’ll discover different parts of the old town and learn more about the city’s history\, architecture\ , and atmosphere. Along the way\, you’ll see charming streets\, importan t historical buildings\, and some of the most iconic places in the city. DTSTART:20260531T150000 DTEND:20260531T174500 LOCATION:Trips ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/d686af7c366f0f52d7c344c2d1dfed8e DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Trip: Botanical Garden & Arboretum (pre-booked only) DESCRIPTION:The Botanical Garden and Arboretum of Mendel University is loca ted right at our venue! Founded in 1938\, it covers around 11 hectares and is divided into five thematic sections. You’ll find plants from Mediter ranean regions\, the Caucasus\, North America\, and South Moravia\, as wel l as medicinal plants\, local flora\, and conifers. The upper area has ter races and pergolas with climbing plants\, while the collections include th ousands of orchids\, perennials\, irises\, rock plants\, and woody species . DTSTART:20260528T110000 DTEND:20260528T123000 LOCATION:Trips ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/9ac097f51621975beef15ce11bf64251 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Trip: Botanical Garden & Arboretum (pre-booked only) DESCRIPTION:The Botanical Garden and Arboretum of Mendel University is loca ted right at our venue! Founded in 1938\, it covers around 11 hectares and is divided into five thematic sections. You’ll find plants from Mediter ranean regions\, the Caucasus\, North America\, and South Moravia\, as wel l as medicinal plants\, local flora\, and conifers. The upper area has ter races and pergolas with climbing plants\, while the collections include th ousands of orchids\, perennials\, irises\, rock plants\, and woody species . DTSTART:20260529T110000 DTEND:20260529T123000 LOCATION:Trips ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/e0381ec86dd6149d916cac994c8698e6 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Trip: Villa Tugendhat (pre-booked only) DESCRIPTION:Villa Tugendhat\, built between 1928 and 1930 by Ludwig Mies va n der Rohe\, is a landmark of modern architecture in Brno. It features ope n spaces\, large windows\, and a minimalist style that connects the interi or and exterior. Added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2001\, the vil la has been carefully restored and stands as both an architectural masterp iece and a reflection of social and technological changes in interwar Euro pe. DTSTART:20260531T094500 DTEND:20260531T114500 LOCATION:Trips ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/e5c2f59bc35ab651c08c307d76c9dd05 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Multilingual Karaoke DESCRIPTION:Multilingual Karaoke is a fun and welcoming space to sing your heart out in any language! Whether it’s your native tongue\, one you’r e learning\, or even language you don’t speak\, we encourage you to go b eyond English and explore the world through music. No pressure\, just good vibes.\nSign up during the Gathering\, grab the mic\, and let’s sing to gether! DTSTART:20260529T170000 DTEND:20260529T174500 LOCATION:Huihuinga room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Ewa Wilczek:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/9c138ae46fcd2934d20e2f7e40bce91c DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Multilingual Karaoke DESCRIPTION:Multilingual Karaoke is a fun and welcoming space to sing your heart out in any language! Whether it’s your native tongue\, one you’r e learning\, or even language you don’t speak\, we encourage you to go b eyond English and explore the world through music. No pressure\, just good vibes.\nSign up during the Gathering\, grab the mic\, and let’s sing to gether! DTSTART:20260530T160000 DTEND:20260530T164500 LOCATION:Májilis room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Ewa Wilczek:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/45880f610bfc689a7617928b1582af34 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Culinary festival at the canteen "O" DESCRIPTION:Polyglot Gathering is the perfect place to celebrate not just l anguages\, but also the flavors of different cultures. All participants ar e asked to bring snacks\, sweets\, or drinks from their home countries – especially those that are hard to find abroad. Each country will get a ta ble to present the food and drinks. We’ll provide paper and bio-plastic plates\, cups\, and cutlery – so no need to bring that. DTSTART:20260528T200000 DTEND:20260528T213000 ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Thomas Brennecke:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.co m END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/ca4902182b6b6142319b456872c4c61f DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Polyglot Expo at the canteen "X" DESCRIPTION:Share your passions\, projects\, and creations! Whether you’r e part of a language-related project\, run a podcast\, publish books\, cre ate learning materials\, or just want to show off something cool you’ve made – the Polyglot Expo is your chance. You’ll be given a table to se t up as you like\, to present\, promote\, or even sell your work. Use this opportunity to network\, showcase your creativity\, and connect with fell ow polyglots and creators. DTSTART:20260530T200000 DTEND:20260530T213000 ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Thomas Brennecke:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.co m END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/d93faa144400882bbbe5324d68d5151c DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Talent Show DESCRIPTION:Got a hidden (or not-so-hidden) talent? Whether you sing\, danc e\, juggle\, recite poetry\, do impressions – or something no one’s ev er seen before – the Talent Show is your time to shine!\nCome share your passion\, wow the crowd\, or just enjoy an evening full of fun\, creativi ty\, and surprises. Sign up during the Gathering and show us what you’ve got – any language\, any style\, all talents welcome! DTSTART:20260531T170000 DTEND:20260531T174500 LOCATION:Kunveno room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Marta Melnyk:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/1b02ac304a8b750e037e50a57677f30b DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Multilingual concert: Kaŝi at the Bobyhall (Sportovní 559/2A) 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:20260529T200000 DTEND:20260529T230000 ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Kaŝi:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/dfdc280f1e69cd95b895cb7156ed591f DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Networking session DESCRIPTION:Do you have a language-related business you’d like to grow? A n idea you’d love to share or develop? Are you looking for new opportuni ties\, partners\, or collaborators? This networking session is designed fo r you.\nThe event unfolds in two parts:\n\nPitch Session If you have a pro ject\, service\, or idea to share\, you’re welcome to present an elevato r pitch (up to 60 seconds). It’s your chance to introduce what you’re working on and what you’re looking for – partners\, clients\, feedback \, or support.\nOpen Networking After the pitches\, the room opens up for conversation. This is your chance to connect directly with the people and ideas that caught your attention. Ask questions\, propose collaborations\, offer your expertise\, or simply chat and get inspired.\n\nYou can pick u p your networking name tag at the reception desk on Wed or Thur up until 3 0 minutes before the session and customize it with what you offer or seek. Arrive on time and prepared\, with your name tag filled in and your 60 se c pitch (if you want to do one).\nStep up\, speak up\, or simply show up – and discover who might be just one conversation away. DTSTART:20260528T150000 DTEND:20260528T164500 LOCATION:Huihuinga room ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Elisa Polese:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/f648c92876c194a0ca2f10dc78d16d1a DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Opening ceremony at the Bobyhall (Sportovní 559/2A) DTSTART:20260527T200000 DTEND:20260527T220000 ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/c91603720f5c660e94c1ec893cb2f2f3 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Group photo DESCRIPTION:Let’s come together and capture the spirit of this gathering. Our group photo will take place in the Botanical Garden &\; Arboretum r ight next to the University — a beautiful place that deserves our care.P lease arrive on time\, follow the organizers’ directions\, and stay on t he paths to protect the greenery.Don’t miss your moment in our shared st ory. Be in the picture with us! DTSTART:20260528T125500 DTEND:20260528T132500 ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/653bac1cce0f58621a0e20e2c5dc5553 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Goodbye evening at the Bobyhall (Sportovní 559/2A) DTSTART:20260531T210000 DTEND:20260531T235900 ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com ATTENDEE;ROLE=CHAIR;CN=Dimitrios Amperiadis:mailto:noreply@polyglotgatherin g.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/1998e19010a26042aa3c8f75fd9be5e1 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Registration DESCRIPTION:Pick up your Polyglot Gathering nametag here. Don’t forget to bring your ID! DTSTART:20260527T133000 DTEND:20260527T193000 LOCATION:Building X ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/bf89ef3e98e5861afebe48925ce91b72 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Closing ceremony at the Bobyhall (Sportovní 559/2A) DTSTART:20260531T200000 DTEND:20260531T205900 ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/4186de0e6bcbdb7bcccc46a6fe38452f DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Multilingual Karaoke DESCRIPTION:Multilingual Karaoke is a fun and welcoming space to sing your heart out in any language! Whether it’s your native tongue\, one you’r e learning\, or even language you don’t speak\, we encourage you to go b eyond English and explore the world through music. No pressure\, just good vibes.\nSign up during the Gathering\, grab the mic\, and let’s sing to gether! 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DTSTART:20260528T090000 DTEND:20260528T094500 LOCATION:Language practice tables ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/501a13540a7d3b9a3ffbf796de13d89b DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Language practice: Polish\, Chinese\, Serbian/Croatian\, Finnish\, Hebrew DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to practice languages? Come to the language tab les to speak\, listen\, or simply get to know fellow polyglots. Stay for a s little or as long as you like\, without any pressure nor judgement. The tables are usually not moderated\, so we would like to encourage everyone to follow our Code of Conduct and help ensure that everyone gets a chance to speak. 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DTSTART:20260528T120000 DTEND:20260528T124500 LOCATION:Language practice tables ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/b1fc970ba739b83907ea48fd8bdbd37a DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Language practice: French\, Swedish\, Catalan\, Hindi/Urdu\, Vietna mese DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to practice languages? Come to the language tab les to speak\, listen\, or simply get to know fellow polyglots. Stay for a s little or as long as you like\, without any pressure nor judgement. The tables are usually not moderated\, so we would like to encourage everyone to follow our Code of Conduct and help ensure that everyone gets a chance to speak. DTSTART:20260528T150000 DTEND:20260528T154500 LOCATION:Language practice tables ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/790f1f1bfa0dc97f11181797a258b76f DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Language practice: Italian\, Esperanto\, Ukrainian\, Persian\, Slov ene DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to practice languages? Come to the language tab les to speak\, listen\, or simply get to know fellow polyglots. Stay for a s little or as long as you like\, without any pressure nor judgement. The tables are usually not moderated\, so we would like to encourage everyone to follow our Code of Conduct and help ensure that everyone gets a chance to speak. DTSTART:20260528T160000 DTEND:20260528T164500 LOCATION:Language practice tables ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/a064409408a184f11a6ca9a7cabcbfee DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Language practice: Spanish\, Greek\, Romanian\, Sign languages\, Al banian DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to practice languages? Come to the language tab les to speak\, listen\, or simply get to know fellow polyglots. Stay for a s little or as long as you like\, without any pressure nor judgement. The tables are usually not moderated\, so we would like to encourage everyone to follow our Code of Conduct and help ensure that everyone gets a chance to speak. DTSTART:20260528T170000 DTEND:20260528T174500 LOCATION:Language practice tables ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/dd17e7b2888624d164d7ef095daa9ab0 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Language practice: French\, Japanese\, Arabic\, Minnan\, Swiss Germ an DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to practice languages? Come to the language tab les to speak\, listen\, or simply get to know fellow polyglots. Stay for a s little or as long as you like\, without any pressure nor judgement. The tables are usually not moderated\, so we would like to encourage everyone to follow our Code of Conduct and help ensure that everyone gets a chance to speak. DTSTART:20260529T090000 DTEND:20260529T094500 LOCATION:Language practice tables ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/a35253cd8678941d3aaf61221574f718 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Language practice: Spanish\, Czech\, Norwegian\, Swahili\, Icelandi c DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to practice languages? Come to the language tab les to speak\, listen\, or simply get to know fellow polyglots. Stay for a s little or as long as you like\, without any pressure nor judgement. The tables are usually not moderated\, so we would like to encourage everyone to follow our Code of Conduct and help ensure that everyone gets a chance to speak. DTSTART:20260529T100000 DTEND:20260529T104500 LOCATION:Language practice tables ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/0407a9f34a7e56d0d19f345aa97016c9 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Language practice: Italian\, Dutch\, Ukrainian\, Basque\, Estonian DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to practice languages? Come to the language tab les to speak\, listen\, or simply get to know fellow polyglots. Stay for a s little or as long as you like\, without any pressure nor judgement. The tables are usually not moderated\, so we would like to encourage everyone to follow our Code of Conduct and help ensure that everyone gets a chance to speak. 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DTSTART:20260529T120000 DTEND:20260529T124500 LOCATION:Language practice tables ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/a004bcdfaf30bcfe33cebb0cd1734f2a DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Language practice: Russian\, Swedish\, Slovak\, Indonesian\, Latvia n DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to practice languages? Come to the language tab les to speak\, listen\, or simply get to know fellow polyglots. Stay for a s little or as long as you like\, without any pressure nor judgement. The tables are usually not moderated\, so we would like to encourage everyone to follow our Code of Conduct and help ensure that everyone gets a chance to speak. DTSTART:20260529T150000 DTEND:20260529T154500 LOCATION:Language practice tables ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/88cdc22003b204d010f4daa698d3a86c DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Language practice: Polish\, Greek\, Turkish\, Thai\, Welsh DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to practice languages? Come to the language tab les to speak\, listen\, or simply get to know fellow polyglots. Stay for a s little or as long as you like\, without any pressure nor judgement. The tables are usually not moderated\, so we would like to encourage everyone to follow our Code of Conduct and help ensure that everyone gets a chance to speak. DTSTART:20260529T160000 DTEND:20260529T164500 LOCATION:Language practice tables ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/f8d8cebf00b454dd9f469d46ff2fe5f7 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Language practice: Portuguese\, Chinese\, Serbian/Croatian\, Danish \, Afrikaans DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to practice languages? Come to the language tab les to speak\, listen\, or simply get to know fellow polyglots. Stay for a s little or as long as you like\, without any pressure nor judgement. The tables are usually not moderated\, so we would like to encourage everyone to follow our Code of Conduct and help ensure that everyone gets a chance to speak. DTSTART:20260529T170000 DTEND:20260529T174500 LOCATION:Language practice tables ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/f997411b56cd28a88ebe17eeeedadba3 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Language practice: Russian\, Dutch\, Norwegian\, Toki Pona\, Luxemb ourgish DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to practice languages? Come to the language tab les to speak\, listen\, or simply get to know fellow polyglots. Stay for a s little or as long as you like\, without any pressure nor judgement. The tables are usually not moderated\, so we would like to encourage everyone to follow our Code of Conduct and help ensure that everyone gets a chance to speak. DTSTART:20260530T090000 DTEND:20260530T094500 LOCATION:Language practice tables ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/0a7eac8fff680d45c613d8c3d58f1e1a DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Language practice: Italian\, Swedish\, Hungarian\, Lithuanian\, Int erslavic DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to practice languages? Come to the language tab les to speak\, listen\, or simply get to know fellow polyglots. Stay for a s little or as long as you like\, without any pressure nor judgement. The tables are usually not moderated\, so we would like to encourage everyone to follow our Code of Conduct and help ensure that everyone gets a chance to speak. DTSTART:20260530T100000 DTEND:20260530T104500 LOCATION:Language practice tables ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/6430f56c63de7fcbe852aba6cd4d47f2 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Language practice: German\, Greek\, Catalan\, Hebrew\, Belarusian DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to practice languages? Come to the language tab les to speak\, listen\, or simply get to know fellow polyglots. Stay for a s little or as long as you like\, without any pressure nor judgement. The tables are usually not moderated\, so we would like to encourage everyone to follow our Code of Conduct and help ensure that everyone gets a chance to speak. DTSTART:20260530T110000 DTEND:20260530T114500 LOCATION:Language practice tables ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/323fdce364198c994ba30260f7122324 DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Language practice: Portuguese\, Czech\, Arabic\, Korean\, Tagalog DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to practice languages? Come to the language tab les to speak\, listen\, or simply get to know fellow polyglots. Stay for a s little or as long as you like\, without any pressure nor judgement. The tables are usually not moderated\, so we would like to encourage everyone to follow our Code of Conduct and help ensure that everyone gets a chance to speak. DTSTART:20260530T120000 DTEND:20260530T124500 LOCATION:Language practice tables ORGANIZER;CN=Polyglot Gathering 2026:mailto:noreply@polyglotgathering.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:polyglotgathering.com/2026/a9c50f6052b9239d6c8033a3474a86ae DTSTAMP:20260616T221658Z SUMMARY:Language practice: Spanish\, Japanese\, Ukrainian\, Latin\, Neapoli tan DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to practice languages? Come to the language tab les to speak\, listen\, or simply get to know fellow polyglots. Stay for a s little or as long as you like\, without any pressure nor judgement. The tables are usually not moderated\, so we would like to encourage everyone to follow our Code of Conduct and help ensure that everyone gets a chance to speak. 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