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!

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Motivational quotes about language. E.g. If we spoke a different language, we would perceive a somewhat different world.

Upcoming Events

Sep 17

Italian Chat Club (ITAL 2010 & A2)

1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
337 St. Patrick’s Building, Carleton University

Soccer field as seen from the stands. Crowds in seats. Players on field.

Sep 17

Who tells the story? Reporting from the Men’s World Cup while fighting football’s fraternity

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Hybrid Event

Earth with a strip of film in front of it.

Multi Day

Drawn In: The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (Japanese movie)

September 15 to 18
ByTowne Cinema , Ottawa , ON

Japanese TA Hour in words on top of an image of Mt. Fuji and a traditional guest house

Sep 18

Japanese TA (all sections)

10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
337 St. Patrick’s Building, Carleton University

Sep 21

Russian Conversation Group

3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
337 St. Patrick’s Building, Carleton University

Sep 21

Japanese Conversation Group

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
337 St. Patrick’s Building, Carleton University

Recent News from the LLRC

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:

Maggie, Mia, and Clara pose in front of the German office

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 …

Ottawa international Animation Festival shows owl in a tux sitting in a film screening surrounded by books and wine. A turtle appears to be the projectionist.

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:

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 …

Seunghee, HJ, and Soyoung smile for the camera in front of the conference sign.

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. …

Rachel smiles for the camera in a restuarant

Korean Language Minor opens doors to EPIK Adventure

Exciting times for recent graduate Rachel Share as she heads off to Korea to teach English as a member of this year’s English Program in …

From Ottawa to Germany: How Learning German Creates Opportunities

People may ask where learning a language like German can take them. Well, this fall it’s taking Jordan Lipson (BA (Hons) in Language & Linguistics/26) to Stuttgart, …

Group of outgoing JETs pose with former instructors outdoors

Carleton Students Head to Japan with JET Programme

Three Carleton University students are beginning an exciting new chapter in Japan as participants in the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme, a prestigious international …

Kurdish Language at a Crossroads: An Interview with Jaffer Sheyholislami

In a recent interview with The Markaz Review, Jaffer Sheyholislami talks about Kurdish as a heritage and minoritized language, the dominance of English, and the challenges minority languages …

Martinez-Amador Presents at Conference in Salamanca, Spain

Spanish Instructor & Coordinator, Janett Martinez-Amador, presented at the 62nd Congress of the Canadian Association of Hispanists in Salamanca, Spain, May 20-21. Her presentation, Collaborative Learning …

Canadiensis three city tour poster shows 3 people they interviewed

Discovering Canada One Story at a Time

Carleton was pleased to welcome Drs. Arianna Dagnino and Stefano Gulmanelli to campus Tuesday night as part of their “Canadiensis: Meeting the People Who Make a …