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LLC Language Tables and Clubs

LLC's Language Tables and Clubs meet regularly during the academic year (suspended over breaks and summer) to speak the language and enjoy time together conversing in informal settings.

TABLES

ARABIC: Arabic Conversation Table | تحدث باللغة العربية Come practice Arabic with native speakers, ask questions about the Arabic language and learn how to speak Arabic better!  Wednesdays 1:45-2:40pm in Campus Center East Contact: ral-saedi@albany.edu
 

FRENCH: La Pause café, conversation in French for the campus community Campus Center East Addition near East Café (look for the francophone flags) Wednesday afternoons, 4:15-5:15pm:  9/11, 9/25, 10/9, 10/23, 11/6, 11/20, 12/4. All levels are welcome. Venex mombreux ! Contact: vmartin2@albany.edu
 

Deutschen Stammtisch Meeting

GERMAN: Deutscher Stammtisch (for anyone interested in the language and culture of German-speaking Europe): Discuss life, language, culture and all things German and cross-cultural with the German Table! THURSDAYS (when classes are in session) starting 9/5/19 1:30-2:30pm Main Library Group Study Area (turn right inside entrance then turn right again) Bis bald !!! Info: Prof. Ilka Kressner or Anna Ledermann ikressner@albany.edu; aledermann@albany.edu
 

ITALIAN: Come join us every Monday at the Italian Table in Humanities 131 2:00 pm-3:00 pm  to share your interest in the Italian language and culture outside the classroom. Meeting dates: 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9. All levels welcome! Contact: opelosi@albany.edu
 

PORTUGUESE: Português com café (Portuguese Table). Join us for fun and relaxing conversations in Portuguese on Sept 23, Oct 9, Oct 28 & Nov 13 from 6:00 to 7:00pm at STARBUCKS (in the West addition of UAlbany Campus Center). All levels of Portuguese are welcome. Contact: dmosborne@albany.edu
 

SPANISH: MESA DE ESPAÑOL ¿Quieres practicar tu español? Do you want to practice your Spanish language skills? Are you interested in the culture of the Spanish speaking world? Join us at the The Orb (Campus Center West) Sept 18, Oct 2, 16 & 30, Nov 13, Dec 4 from 12:30 to 1:30pm for fun and relaxing conversations in Spanish. All levels are welcome. Contact: dramirez@albany.edu
 

CLUBS

Le Cercle français. Discuss world events....enjoy leisurely conversation while practicing your language skills....or just come chat about everyday life in French! All levels of French are welcome! Contact: sblood@albany.edu
 

La Dolce Vita (Italian Club), Feast of San Gennaro, Little Italy NYC.

La Dolce Vita! Interested in Italian?  Join La Dolce Vita, UAlbany’s Italian Club! Meets Tuesdays at 7:15pm on 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3 and Monday 12/9 at 7:15pm – check Instagram for meeting locations, @ualbanyladolcevita. Contact: pkeyes@albany.edu

Brazilian Student Association For Portuguese movies, game nights, breakfast and more. Contact: jrosas@albany.edu | @UALBANYBSA
 

Spanish Club

¿Quieres practicar tu español? Entonces, ¡hazte socio del “Spanish Club!” Open to undergraduate and graduate students, the club provides opportunities to practice Spanish and partake in cultural activities from all over the Spanish-speaking world. All are welcome! Spanish Club is on Facebook. Contact lsayahi@albany.edu.
 

The UAlbany Capoeira Club- Capoeira is an afro-brazilian martial art and game which involves circular kicks and acrobatic dodges. Capoeiristas (people who do Capoeira) refer to 'sparring' as 'playing the game of capoeira'. It is usually played in a circle of one's comrades who are clapping and singing in rhythm to the instruments and lead singer of the playing circle. Classes are free, but members are asked to attend consistently.
Meeting times: Mondays at 6-8pm at Lecture Centers, next to Argo Tea.
Contact: capoualbany@gmail.com or Capoeira Facebook page.
 

The UAlbany Tango Club presents free beginner Tango classes. Meeting times meets Mondays 7:30-9pm in Earth Sciences 245 for students, faculty and staff. No experience or partner necessary. Wear shoes or socks that slide well on the floor. Contact sunyalbanytango@gmail.com.

Clubs and tables do not meet over breaks,
with the possible exception of the Tango Club (contact the club for more information).