Speaking Freely |
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Get a taste of a new language and culture without leaving home! Speaking Freely is available to all NYU undergraduate and graduate students and staff. The 75-minute language coaching sessions meet once a week for ten weeks each semester at various locations on campus. Each week, you'll learn how to communicate on a different topic, or you might enjoy a related activity--a movie, concert, or neighborhood visit--as part of a small informal language group. No books are required and there’s no pressure of grades!
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Languages |
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Speaking Freely offers sessions in 18 different languages: Arabic, Cantonese, Czech, French, German, Greek (Modern), Hebrew, Hindi, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, and Twi. Please see the Schedule for the meeting times.
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If enough students are interested, other languages may be offered. It's all free--and easy. Meet new people and have fun. It's the perfect way to try out a language and culture before you study or visit.
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Levels |
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Speaking Freely language coaching is a fun way to gain an introduction to a language, and also improve your language skills if you already have the basics. The sessions emphasize learning practical words and phrases you might use when traveling or studying abroad, as well as vocabulary related to various aspects of art, history, and culture. Learning a language can also help you understand another culture and related global issues.
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At least two levels of coaching are offered for most of the languages, and a third level is offered in six of the languages (French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, and Spanish).
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Level 1 is a basic introduction for those who have no experience in the language. Topics covered include travel, fashion, food, film, money, music, sporting events, etc.
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Level 2 is slightly more advanced, and meant for those who have completed Level 1 or those who have a little experience in the language. Topics covered include family, friendship and relationships, customs and traditions, health, leisure activities, etc.
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Level 3 is meant for those who are fairly proficient, and have studied the language for a couple of years or more in high school or college. All topics covered are based on student interest and conversation is emphasized.
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Dates |
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Please refer to the schedule for the dates of the ten week sessions of NYU Speaking Freely offered every Fall and Spring semester.
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