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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?

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Conversation Groups

Join a weekly conversation group to practice your spoken language with a native speaker and/or other motivated learners.

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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 …

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Recent News from the LLRC

Celebrating Hangeul Day

What were you doing last Friday night?  Well, if you are a student of Korean at Carleton (and/or someone with a passion for all things …

Japanese language and culture LANG 2010 A. Rooftop of Japanese castle

Course Spotlight: Japanese Culture (Winter 2027)

This course explores the connection between Japanese language, culture, and social identity. Each week, students will examine different topics, including Japanese communicative styles, honorific speech …

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Korea-Canada Youth Exchange Seminar Inspires Students to Go Global

By the time the networking portion of the evening began, the room was buzzing with enthusiasm, questions, and plans for “what next” which was, of …

Korean Culture LANG 2010. Photo of Soyoung Kang in the forest.

Course Spotlight: Korean Culture (Winter 2027)

Taught in English, LANG 2010 offers an immersive introduction to Korea’s dynamic society, rich cultural identity, and Hangeul, its unique writing system invented by one …

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Pick a Time to Mix & Mingle

Now that conversation groups are up and running in the LLRC…and before everyone heads out for Fall Break…it seems like a good time to get …

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Working Holiday Program in & Austria

Looking for an opportunity to practice your German in real-world situations? Start your planning now to make Austria your next destination and/or a chance to …

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Online Resources to Learn Cantonese

If you are a Heritage speaker of Cantonese and are interested in pursuing some self-directed learning, you may find the following sites useful:

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Germany, Austria, and Beyond: Sprott Students and Alumni Share Their Exchange Stories

As this year’s cohort of Sprott students head abroad for their 3rd year Exchange experiences, current students and alumni reflect on their experiences with the …

Carleton and Ritsumekin student make the peace sign for the camera

Japanese Students visit Carleton

A group of fifteen Political Science students from Japan’s Ritsumeikan University visited Carleton Friday as part of their 10-day whirlwind tour of Canada. During their …

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Hone your Language Skills by Volunteering at an International Film Festival

Are you a movie buff who loves learning languages? Why not volunteer at one (or more) of the upcoming film festivals in Ottawa:

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Graduate Programs in Korean Studies at AKS

Academy of Korean Studies (AKS) funds graduate programs in Korean Studies through their campus affiliate, Graduate School of Korean Studies, located in Seongnam. Programs include …

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Korean Language Instructors Present at the 8th Annual CATK Conference

Korean language instructors from Carleton presented at the 8th Annual Conference of the Canadian Association of Teachers of Korean (CATK) August 11–12, 2026 in Winnipeg. …

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