Language Learning Resource Centre
The Language Learning Resource Centre (LLRC) is a vibrant supportive, and inspiring place for Carleton language learners to connect, communicate, and collaborate. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for opportunities to develop existing skills, stop by and become part of our language learning community.
What’s happening in the LLRC?
Conversation Groups
Join a weekly conversation group to practice your spoken language with a native speaker and/or other motivated learners.
Projects
Become a contributing member of our collaborative language learning project teams.
Linguavision
Linguavision is an annual singing competition for Carleton language learners. Contestants (individuals and groups) sing songs in the language they’re learning in front of a …
Make a Suggestion
Got ideas/suggestions for improving the Language Learning Resource Centre? Let us know!
Recent News from the LLRC
Summer Language Courses
Registration is now open for summer language courses in ASL, Italian, and Spanish.
Scholarships to Study in Italy
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) offers scholarships in favour of foreign students and Italian citizens living abroad (IRE) for the …
Opportunities in Spain
Students of Spanish, have you been thinking about traveling to Spain? If so, you might want to consider spending a semester (or two) on Exchange …
Celebrating 75 Years of Shared Canada/Germany Diplomacy
Carleton University’s German language program came together to celebrate 75 years of shared diplomacy between Canada and Germany on Feb. 13.
Carleton Students Shine in Japanese Speech Contest
Nine students from the Carleton Japanese program participated in the Japanese speech contest this past weekend at the Embassy of Japan in Ottawa.
Chinese Classes Welcome Lunar New Year
You can hear the singing from the elevator. Members of our Chinese language classes, along with their friends, conversation partners, teaching assistants, and others …
Speech Contest Showcases Korean Language Learners
Carleton’s annual Korean Speech Contest took place Friday, February 27 in 435 St. Patrick’s Building featuring speeches from students at both Beginner and Intermediate levels, …
Making Washi
Wa (和) and shi (紙) literally means “Japanese paper” and the practice of creating it dates back hundreds of years. In the workshop, participants began …
Meet Shamira
One thing that surprised me about learning Spanish was how much I also learned about Latin American culture and history, beyond just learning to speak …
Help us choose best time for Spanish Conversation Group
Meet Margo
Learning a language is an incredibly interesting and challenging (in a good way!) endevour that has shaped the way I see the world.
Carleton University Hosts Fifth Japanese Language Proficiency Test
More than 300 test takers were on campus on Sunday, December 7 to write the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), a standardized assessment recognized worldwide …
Alumni Profiles
Meet some of our learners. This page is an opportunity for Carleton language learners to tell us a bit about their motivation to learn …
American Sign Language
Details Course Code ASLA Co-ordinator Denise DeShaw Levels Offered 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th year | Full course list ** Not all courses are offered every …
Brochures and Posters
Information Sheets Promotional Video for LANG 2010 A (Fall 2025)A Instagram Post for KORE 2010 (Fall 2025)
Calendar
* Event Listing Disclaimer: This website contains links to other sites. The Language Learning Resource Centre and Carleton University has no control over and is …
CALL Action Research
You may also see blog posts with the label “AAO” in the news feed below. These are “Alternative Assessment Options”. The idea of these options …
Consent for Use of Personal Information (Linguavision)