FREE ONLINE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE EVENTS
MARCH 2023
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.
¡Hola! ¿Cómo estás? Spanish Basics
Thursday, June 1, 2023
7:00pm-7:30pm Eastern US (New York)
Level: absolute beginner
Learn the basics of Spanish: how to say hello and ask how people are doing, how to give a little bit of information about yourself, and how to ask simple questions about others. This is a great opportunity to see how easily you can learn Spanish for travel, work, family, or fun.
Advanced English Conversation
Thursday, June 1, 2023
8:00pm-8:30pm Eastern US (New York)
Level: advanced
Improve your vocabulary, refine your grammar, and express yourself clearly and naturally with our English instructor Chris. We’ll choose a topic together, and you’ll receive notes at the end of the session with all of the new vocabulary and expressions that you’ve learned.
Bon appétit ! French for Food
Sunday, June 11, 2023
7pm – 7:30pm Eastern US (New York)
Level: absolute beginner or beginner
Whether you’re planning on ordering food on your trip to France, or just hoping to learn once and for all how to pronounce Pouilly-Fuissé and Ratatouille when you see them on a menu here at home, you’ll have a blast mastering the basics of French food vocabulary with Sev.
Habari? Swahili Basics
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
7:30am – 8:00am Eastern US (New York)
Level: absolute beginner
Learn how to say hello and introduce yourself in Swahili with our instructor Divinar. You’ll also learn some basic vocabulary and everyday expressions, how to ask simple questions, and how to count. If you’re considering learning Swahili or would like to travel to Kenya, Tanzania, or Uganda, this is a great way to get a taste of the language.
Buon appetito! Italian for Food
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
6pm – 6:30pm Eastern US (New York)
Level: absolute beginner or beginner
Will you be ordering food during your trip to Italy and want to brush up on your menu skills? Or do you just really love Italian food and want to be able to decode menus here at home more easily? Either way, you’ll really enjoy learning food and restaurant related vocabulary and expressions with Antonio.
Ciao, come stai? Italian Basics
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
6:00pm – 6:30pm Eastern US (New York)
Level: absolute beginner or beginner
Learn the basics of Italian with our instructor Antonio: how to say hello and ask how people are doing, how to give a little bit of information about yourself, and how to ask simple questions about others. This is a great opportunity to see how easily you can learn Italian, whether you’re planning a trip or simply interested in the language for family or fun.
Obrigado! Portuguese for Travelers
Friday, June 23, 2023
5:30pm – 6:00pm Eastern US (New York)
Level: absolute beginner or beginner
Are you planning a trip to Brazil? Or are you thinking of learning Portuguese and want a taste of the language? Learn the basics of courtesy expressions, food, and more with Dulce, our Portuguese instructor. We’ll focus on essential phrases and vocabulary without getting into grammar. You’ll learn just enough to get started and make a good impression.
Olá, como vai? Portuguese Basics
Friday, June 23, 2023
6:00pm – 6:30pm Eastern US (New York)
Level: absolute beginner or beginner
Learn the basics of Portuguese with our instructor Dulce: how to say hello and ask how people are doing, how to give a little bit of information about yourself, and how to ask simple questions about others. This is a great opportunity to see how easily you can learn Portuguese for travel, work, family, or fun.
Bonjour et Merci : French for Travelers
Sunday, June 25, 2023
7pm – 7:30pm Eastern US (New York)
Level: absolute beginner or beginner
Are you thinking of traveling to France but need to brush up on your travel phrases? This is the perfect free event for you. Our French instructor Sev will give you just enough of the basics and courtesy expressions that you need to make a good expression and get service with a smile, and you won’t have to conjugate a single irregular verb, we promise.
Intermediate English Conversation
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
7:30pm – 8:00pm Eastern US (New York)
Level: intermediate
Learn key vocabulary and strengthen your conversational skills with our English instructor Chris. We’ll choose a topic together, and you’ll receive notes at the end of the session with all of the new vocabulary and expressions that you’ve learned. We’ll also polish grammar as needed as it comes up.
Hablo, hablas, habla: Basic Spanish Grammar
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
8:00pm – 8:30pm Eastern US (New York)
Level: beginner
If you’re a beginner learner of Spanish and you’ve got questions about the basics of Spanish grammar, this free workshop can help. We’ll focus on a few common pitfalls of Spanish grammar, we’ll cover them in plain English, and we’ll put them to work right away. We’ll also cover tips for mastering grammar in a new language.
你好! Ní hǎo! Chinese
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
7:00pm – 7:30pm Eastern US (New York)
Level: absolute beginner
In 你好! Ní hǎo! Chinese Summer will get you started in Mandarin with some basic phrases, courtesy expressions, and vocabulary for food and everyday life. If you haven’t chosen a Chinese name for yourself, Summer will show you how. Give Mandarin a try and see how much fun it can be to learn a new language!
こんにちは ! Kon'nichiwa! Japanese
Thursday, June 29, 2023
8:00pm – 8:30pm Eastern US (New York)
Level: absolute beginner
In こんにちは Kon’nichiwa Japanese Mamori-sensei will teach you the first ten phrases you should know if you’re traveling to Japan or if you’re thinking of learning Japanese. You’ll learn common greetings and courtesy expressions, as well as simple phrases that you can use to show appreciation for food and other hospitality. Just a little bit will go a long way!