'Try a new language’ during Culture Night

The European Commission and Languages Connect invite you to 'Try a new language' on Friday, 18 September. 

As part of Culture Night, we will provide free 20-minute taster classes 'in person' at Europe House in Dublin. Languages available include: Croatian, Dutch, Finnish, French, Irish, Irish Sign Language, Polish, Portuguese, Arabic, and Japanese.  

As spaces are limited, we advise booking in advance to avoid disappointment. Booking is open here – book ahead as spaces are limited.

You are of course encouraged to try more than one language and refreshments will be provided on the night for anybody wanting to take a break between sessions.

This year, we also have as special guests interpreters from the European Parliament! They will have a stand where you can put your language skills to the test and try your hand at interpreting, as well as giving guest talks.

Guest talks: Interpreting for the EU

Are you passionate about languages? Have you ever considered turning your passion into a career? Join our talk and find out how to become a conference interpreter and work for the EU institutions. At 6pm and 7pm in the Europa Experience cinema, our interpreters will introduce you to their day-to-day work and give you a glimpse into high-level international meetings. 

Register via the booking link and choose 'Interpreting for the EU', or turn up on the night.

To mark the European Day of Languages, on Friday 25 September we will provide virtual taster classes in a further ten languages -  Danish, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Lithuanian, Romanian, Spanish, Chinese and Ukrainian. 

Booking will open soon – book ahead as spaces are limited.  The relevant zoom link will be sent to registered participants before lunchtime on the day of the event. Again, you are encouraged to try more than one language!

The ‘Try a new language event’ is also part of the European Culture Trail, which will take place during Culture Night. The Culture Trail has been organised by the EUNIC network and you can download your ‘passport’ here