FREE EVENTS FOR LANGUAGE LEARNING
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Welcome to the Language Garage Free Events for Language Learning! We regularly offer free workshops, open houses, and other events designed for language learners and language lovers. If you’re interested in one of the following events, please complete the enrollment form at the bottom of the page, and we’ll send you a confirmation with a link. If you have any questions, please email us at info@thelanguagegarage.com.
MONTHLY SCHEDULE OF FREE EVENTS FOR LANGUAGE LEARNING
DINING IN PARIS
Paris of course has an incredible number of things to offer the visitor. And that of course includes food! In this workshop, learn your way around the essentials of a wide range of Parisian food options: cafés, bistrots, brasseries, crêperies, pâtisseries, boulangeries, tabacs, and of course restaurants. Each one offers its own type of food and atmosphere. We’ll cover all of that, and share some tips and pitfalls to avoid.
Schedule
-Sunday, March 15, 2026, 3pm Eastern (New York Time Zone)
-Thursday, April 2, 2026, 12pm Eastern (New York Time Zone)
Please complete the sign up form below to join.
EATING SUSHI IN JAPAN: What to know before you go
How much do you know about sushi? Whether you’re a sushi aficionado, a dabbler, or have never tried the dish before, you’ll enjoy learning about the art and culture of eating sushi in Japan. In this workshop, Mamori Sensei will join us from Tokyo to teach us about types of sushi, different kinds of sushi restaurants, helpful Japanese vocabulary, and tips on Japanese sushi culture and etiquette to help you enjoy the dish with confidence.
Schedule
-Thursday, March 19, 2026, 9pm Eastern (New York Time Zone)
-Saturday, April 11, 2026, 9pm Eastern (New York Time Zone)
Please complete the sign up form below to join.
THE FIVE HABITS OF SUCCESSFUL LANGUAGE LEARNERS
In this workshop we’ll discuss five habits that successful language learners adopt and adapt to their own learning routine. We’ll cover: how to find a routine, how to be an active and engaged learner, how to embrace mistakes, how to go broad and blissful, and how to set realistic goals. We’ll also invite you to share your own successful habits, so feel free to bring your own ideas!
Schedule
-Second Thursday of the month, 7pm Eastern (New York Time Zone)
-Third Monday of the month, 4pm Eastern (New York Time Zone)
Please complete the sign up form below to join.
TIPS FOR MEMORIZING VOCABULARY
In this workshop we’ll discuss the difference between short-term memory and long-term memory when it comes to learning a new language, and we’ll share some techniques to get new vocabulary from one into the other. We’ll also invite you to share your own successful habits, so feel free to bring your own ideas!
Schedule
-Second Tuesday of the month, 6:30pm Eastern (New York Time Zone)
-Fourth Thursday of the month, 4pm Eastern (New York Time Zone)
Please complete the sign up form below to join.
FRENCH PRONUNCIATION HACKS
Are you struggling with French pronunciation? You’re not alone! There are several sounds in French that are, well, very French, so they’re difficult for learners. But don’t panic, you can learn how to make your mouth do what it needs to do in order to produce these sounds. We’ll show you how!
Schedule
-First Friday of the month, 3pm Eastern (New York Time Zone)
-Third Wednesday of the month, 7pm Eastern (New York Time Zone)
Please complete the sign up form below to join.
DECODING SPANISH
Are you thinking about learning Spanish? Are you a beginner who’s confused by all of the differences between Spanish and your own language? This workshop is perfect for you! We’ll decode all of the big picture differences between Spanish and other languages, and we’ll make them simple for you to understand.
Schedule
-First Thursday of the month, 8pm Eastern (New York Time Zone)
-Third Friday of the month, 1pm Eastern (New York Time Zone)
Please complete the sign up form below to join.
ENGLISH OPEN HOUSE
If you’re an intermediate or advanced English learner, this is a great
opportunity to ask questions, practice vocabulary or grammar that you’re
unsure of, develop your conversational skills, and get to know a
Language Garage English instructor so you can see how we can help you
improve your English.
Schedule
-Second Friday of the month, 2pm Eastern (New York Time Zone)
-Fourth Wednesday of the month, 7pm Eastern (New York Time Zone)
Please complete the sign up form below to join.
CHECK OUT OUR LANGUAGE PROGRAMS
If you’re looking for a convenient way to learn a language with an experienced, professional instructor, our online language programs are perfect for you. You can move at your own pace and learn in your own style, with a program tailored to meet your individual strengths and needs. We can help you learn Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, or Swahili. Just choose your language to find out more about our instructors and the different language programs that we offer.
