Weekly Conversation Tables in Spanish, Portuguese and Quechua Mesa de EspaÑOl The UGA Latin American and Caribbean Studies Institute (LACSI) continues its in-person and virtual Mesa De Español. The facilitator, Mario Juárez, is a native Spanish speaker and a Spanish Teaching Assistant with UGA's Department of Romance Languages. The Mesa De Español is a free conversation gathering open to all members of the UGA and Athens-area community interested in improving their Spanish conversation ability. There is no registration and no cost! Come and practice or learn Spanish while having fun and making new friends. No prior knowledge is required, just an interest in speaking the Spanish language! Who: Anyone wanting to improve their Spanish!When: Fall Semester 2023: In Person: Sept 26, Oct 31, Dec 5 Where: 290 South Hull St., Athens, GA When: 4-6 p.m. Zoom: Sept 5, 12, 19 Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 Nov 7, 14, 21, 28 4-6 p.m. Contact: Mario Jurárez <mj25877@uga.edu> for the Zoom meeting links and passwords. Spanish Table This weekly discussion group will be facilitated during Spring Semester 2023 by Reyes Baena UGA ROML M.A. Hispanic Linguistics student. It is a great opportunity to meet new people, learn about Hispanic culture and simply practice the language in a fun, informal and friendly environment! Looking for reasons to join us? Want to meet students who are native Spanish speakers and learn about culture? Are you going abroad or just got back and want to maintain the language? Want to gain extra practice to prepare for the “Spanish Only” rule in your class? Do you think it will be fun to just practice Spanish and become more fluent? ALL LEVELS WELCOME! When: Spring Semester 2023, Mondays starting January 16 from 4:30PM - 5:30PM.Where: LACSI Conference Room, 290 South Hull Street Portuguese Conversation Table Any and all levels are welcome to this weekly Portuguese Conversation Table, especially those wishing to practice their Portuguese with a wider group of people. Instructors will be present to guide the conversation and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to engage in conversation. Instructors will also attempt to keep the conversation within the limits of what students have learned in class, so they may practice with ease and confidence. It is also a great opportunity to clarify any questions students may have about the Portuguese language! Who: Everybody is welcome to learn and practice Portuguese! When: Spring Semester 2023 every Monday starting on January 23, 5PM - 6PM. Where: Einstein Bros. Bagels @ Main Library Contact: Dr. Cristiane Lira Email: clira@uga.edu Quechua Table The UGA Latin American and Caribbean Studies Institute (LACSI) hopes to continue its virtual Quechua Table (Rimasunchis!) beginning Spring Semester 2023. With an estimated 8 million speakers, Quechua is the most spoken indigenous language in Latin America! In Peru, it’s an official language alongside Spanish—the country has even launched a TV show in Quechua and some cities have started to include it in their schools. Stay tuned for updates!
