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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.

I Bagnini Cantanti (The Singing Lifeguards) perform at Linguavision 2025

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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Got ideas/suggestions for improving the Language Learning Resource Centre? Let us know!

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

Recent News from the LLRC

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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 …

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Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Goethe-Zertifikat A2

Congratulations to those Carleton students who wrote the Goethe‑Zertifikat A2 exam last Tuesday.  Results are in and everyone who wrote successfully attained A2 standing

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Students from Carleton’s German Program visit Embassy

In a meeting over Kaffee und Kuchen (coffee and cake), students practiced their German language skills while also learning more about study and work opportunities …

Welcome to Linguavision 2026. Group on stage

Linguavision 2026 – Video Drop!

We know you’ve been waiting, now it’s finally here, video from this year’s Linguavision 2026!

Linguavision 2026

It’s not often you see lava lamps, soccer balls, and Kung Fu weaponry on the same stage, but these are just the kind of surprises …

Summer Language Course Offerings -Register Now

Summer Language Courses

Registration is now open for summer language courses in ASL, Italian, and Spanish.

Scholarships for Foreign Students Options available through Italian Government Deadline March 26, 2026

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 …

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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 …

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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.

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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.

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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 …