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Languages of London: Celebrating Languages and Multilingualism in the City

04 June 2019, 6:00 pm–7:00 pm

4 June Languages of London Image Credits Oliver O'Brien

Please join us for our event, in which we explore what it means to be a multilingual speaker in the metropolis, and consider the social, cultural and communicative enrichment that multilingualism brings with it.

This event is free.

Event Information

Open to

All

Availability

Yes

Cost

Free

Organiser

Festival of Culture Team

Location

G06 Sir Ambrose Fleming Lecture Theatre
Roberts Engineering Building
Malet Place
London
WC1E 7JE
United Kingdom

It is estimated that over 300 languages are spoken in London. Many London residents are bilingual or multilingual, and use their languages on a daily basis in a variety of situations and contexts, both public and private.

As part of the event, there will be a panel discussion involving linguists and anthropologists, geographers, educators, and multilingual speakers. Audience members will be invited to share their own language biographies, and to contribute to a languages of London map during the event.

Image: © Oliver O'Brien

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