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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  Practice Arabic with native speakers  Ask a question about the Arabic language Get corrections from native speakers of Arabic.

FRENCH: La Pause café, conversation in French for the campus community Campus Center East Addition (near Jazzman’s Café, Uptown Campus) Thursday afternoons 4 - 5 pm September 6 & 20; October 4 & 18; November 1, 15 & 29. All are welcome (students, faculty, staff & community members) to come practice French in a relaxed, informal setting. Contact: cfox@albany.edu

Deutschen Stammtisch Meeting

GERMAN: Deutschen 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! TUESDAYS (when classes are in session) starting 9/11/18 11:30am-12:30pm Main Library Group Study Area (turn right inside entrance then turn right again) Bis bald !!! For more information contact Prof. Undine Giguere: ugiguere@albany.edu

ITALIAN: Come join us every Thursday at the Italian Table in Humanities 131 to share your interest in the Italian language and culture outside the classroom. All levels welcome! Contact: opelosi@albany.edu

PORTUGUESE: Português com café (Portuguese Table). Join us for fun and relaxing conversations in Portuguese on Sept 17, Oct 3, Oct 22 & Nov 14 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM 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 Campus Center West (The Bean) between 12:30 - 1:30 pm for fun and relaxing conversations in Spanish. All levels are welcome. Meeting dates: September 12 & 26, October 10 & 24, November 7 & 28. Contact: dramirez@albany.edu

CLUBS

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

Whether you are of Italian-American descent, or simply love all things Italian – come, explore and celebrate this rich heritage with our Italian-American Club! Activities this semester include, Carnevale Night, Scopa and Bocce Tournament, and tutoring nights throughout the semester. Join La Dolce Vita! Fall meeting times TBA.  Contact: pkeyes@albany.edu

Portuguese Language Club

Learn more about culture and language in Portugal and Brazil and practice your Portuguese! Join the Portuguese Club this spring for movie and game nights and Brazilian breakfast--more details to come. Join the club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ualbanyportuguese/. Contact: dmosborne@albany.edu

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 sayahi@albany.edu.
General Interest Meeting

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.
Fall meeting times TBA. Venue: Lecture Centers, next to Argo Tea
Fall meeting times TBA. Venue: RPI, Mueller Center.
Contact: capoualbany@gmail.com or Capoeira Facebook page.

The UAlbany Tango Club presents free beginner Tango classes. Fall meeting times 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3 in Campu Center Studio West for students, faculty and staff. No experience or partner necessary. Wear shoes or socks that slide well on the floor. Contact sunyalbanytango@gmail.com. For more information:
google+ https://plus.google.com/113287656948902820903/posts
Facebook https://plus.google.com/113287656948902820903/posts
Twitter https://twitter.com/UAlbanyTango

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