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Online
March 6 to 9, 2025
Brno, Czech Republic
May 28 to June 1, 2025
Seadh! An cuala sibh mu Chruinneachadh nan Iol-chainnteach?
'S e Cruinneachadh nan Iol-chainnteach an tachartas eadar-nàiseanta as motha san t-saoghal do dh'iol-chainntich agus don fheadhainn a tha fìor dhèideil air cànanan agus thathar ga chur air dòigh gach bliadhna aig deireadh a' Chèitein. Tha an tachartas air leth seo loma-làn de dh'òraidean is taisbeanaidhean sgoinneil, tachartasan cultarach inntinneach, agus prògram sòisealta spòrsail. Agus dè an rud as fheàrr? Is ann mu chànanan a tha a h-uile càil!
Rè an tachartais, bidh com-pàirtichean a' sgaoileadh a' ghràidh a th' aca air cultaran is cànanan is bidh iad gan cleachdadh, a' com-pàirteachadh ghliocasan is eòlasan, agus as cudromaiche buileach a' cur gu feum iomadh cànan airson deasbad, èisteachd, ionnsachadh, is ri mire an cuideachd a chèile. Luchd-ionnsachaidh, tidsearan, luchd-ùidh, luchd-tòiseachaidh, proifeiseantaich, luchd-saidheans, luchd-foghlaim, tha Cruinneachadh nan Iol-chainnteach an seo dhuinn uile! A bheil sibh deiseil a dhol an sàs ann?
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What is Polyglot Gathering?
Here are a few answers from our participants!
Dh'atharraich Cruinneachadh nan Iol-chainnteach mo shaoghal. Roimhe cha b' aithne dhomh ach mi fhèin a bha cho dèidheil air cànanan ionnsachadh agus, ged a bha taic mo charaidean agam sa chur-seachad seo, cha b' urrainn dhomh bruidhinn riutha ann an da-rìribh mu dheidhinn (agus ann an!) caochladh chànanan. Chuidich a' choimhearsnachd mhìorbhaileach seo mi ann a bhith a' tighinn gu tuigse nas fheàrr dhiom fhèin, thug i dhomh na dusanan de dhlùth charaidean fad-beatha agus 's ann a chuidich i mi ann a bhith a' cur air bhonn gnothachas soirbheachail le cànanan. Trobhadaibh is gabhaibh pàirt còmhla rinn!
Tha Cruinneachadh nan Iol-chainnteach a' comharrachadh gu fàilteach cho aighearach 's a tha e a bhith ag ionnsachadh chànanan. Cluinnidh sibh òraidean misneachail, togaidh sibh gliocasan feumail, agus bidh cothrom agaibh ur n-ùidh a com-pàirteachadh le caraidean seann is ùr. 'S e aon de na bàrr-phuingean agam ann am bliadhna ionnsachadh chànanan.
I go to the Polyglot Gathering every year. Cannot wait to talk to more language lovers again this year!
Tha buaidh mhòr aig Cruinneachadh nan Iol-chainnteach, an dà chuid an làthair agus air loidhne, air mo bheatha. Tha e dìreach sgoinneil a bhith cruinn còmhla ri daoine às gach ceàrnaidh eadar-dhealaichte a tha na h-aon ùidhean aca is a tha a' brosnachadh càch a chèile, ge b' oil le cia mheud cànain a tha thu a' bruidhinn. An-uiridh, chaidh an cruinneachadh air loidhne thairis air na bha mi an dùil, agus tha fadachd mhòr orm ri sin a-rithist am-bliadhna - tha ag èisteachd ri òraidean fìor inntinneach, a' tachairt ri seann charaidean ann an seòmraichean cleachdadh chànanan agus a' coinneachadh ri caraidean ùra ann an gnìomhachdan sòisealta cuid a dh'eisimpleirean de na tha cho cudromach dhomh a thaobh Cruinneachadh nan Iol-chainnteach.
Taing ana-mhòr airson an tachartais seo! Cha robh mi riamh aig tachartas a b' in-ghabhalta - daoine às na tha sin de dhùthchannan aig iomadh aois a' bruidhinn an t-uabhas de chànanan! Tha mi toilichte gun robh an cothrom agam pàirt a ghabhail mar aoigh agus mar neach-labhairt agus tha fadachd mhòr orm a-cheana ri Cruinneachadh nan Iol-chainnteach an-ath-bhliadhn'!
A wonderful example of how languages are the best way to build bridges between cultures and learn from each other rather than focusing on the differences. Discover that there are so many people who think the same way as I do and love switching between languages all the time.
It’s the best time of the year when you come together with people who share the same passion for language learning as you. For five days in a row, you get to practice your languages, learn about language-related topics, and meet new people from all over the world who quickly go from strangers to friends.
It gives you hundreds of new language partners, travel companions, couches to crash on, and shoulders to cry on.
Meeting interesting people. Meeting other people interested in languages and cultural understanding. Getting inspired how to improve my own language learning. Meeting friends.
It’s certainly one of my highlights of the year. It is not only the time of the Gathering itself but also the months and weeks of looking forward to it and the inspiration I take home from each Gathering.
It’s a place to meet all types of language enthusiasts in a very open, diverse, and friendly atmosphere.
As long as you find languages interesting, you’ll fit right in!
It’s a place where we can connect with people from all over the world in a peaceful and respectful manner. It is a great event because no matter the age or background of the participants, everyone is welcome and we can bond easily over our shared interest, which is to get to know new languages and cultures.
It’s a possibility to access an ideal world where you are understood and your ideas are shared. Like a summer camp for adults!
I never realized there were so many people out there who shared my passion for language learning. Finding an event that brings them all together was an epiphany. I have found my people: their passion for languages supports and elevates mine to a new level.
It’s THE place where you won’t feel weird about loving languages. It was the first time I was surrounded by people with the same passion as me!
How many languages do I have to speak to attend?
Your mother tongue! That’s it.
There’s no requirement of speaking many languages. All that counts is your approach to them: if you love learning languages and you want to meet like-minded people who also love languages, the Polyglot Gathering is the right place for you!
Why should I attend?
Meet new friends
If you think learning languages is a great leisure activity and you are learning new and new ones in your free time, where else will you find more than 500 people with this passion? It’s the best place to make like-minded friends.
Meet other professionals
If you are a language professional, teacher, interpreter or translator, then the proactive networking and stratcom with a clear goal to leverage your paradigm shift in language learning and endeavour for thinking out the box without any impact on doing the heavy lifting, attending the Polyglot Gathering may help you to push the envelope and bring a win-win situation. And if you came here after you were searching for these buzzwords, hey, we got you and want absolutely to talk to you on the site!
The Czech Republic is a country that should be on your travel radar. With its charming historic towns, picturesque villages, and diverse natural beauty, this Central European gem offers a wide range of attractions and experiences. There’s something for everyone here, so make sure to extend your visit and explore the unique and captivating facets of the Czech Republic!
Czech out your Czech
Exploring the Czech language in Brno is a rewarding experience. While mastering strč prst skrz krk may not be a daily necessity, even everyday words like čtvrtek (Thursday) and zmrzlina (ice cream) might be quite challenging! Learning Czech opens doors to authentic interactions, cultural insights, and a deeper connection with the vibrant atmosphere of Brno.
Travel around
Travel around Central and Eastern Europe: Germany, Poland, Slovakia, Austria are all in the Schengen Area, and there are no extra costs for phone and data roaming, which makes travelling much easier.
What do people do at a Polyglot Gathering?
attend lectures with practical language learning tips and many interesting topics related to languages (mostly in English but also in other languages) and even propose their own
share their own tips, ideas and insights in Lightning talks (spontaneous short talks)
visit practical workshops about less known languages and other language-learning skills
talk to other people in whatever language they share (everyone has a nametag with all the languages they wish to speak) and join scheduled Language Practice Tables to practice specific languages
hang out in comfy get-together areas in between the talks (including a No-English zone, a Board Game zone, Coffee-break zone (with free coffee!) or Sponsors zone
enjoy multilingual concerts, take an active part in a cultural evening
visit the city and surroundings, spend time in local bookstores and taste the regional cuisine in pubs and restaurants
share old language books and fresh food/beverage snacks from their country
Polyglot Gathering in pictures
Who are the organizers?
B' iad stèidheadairean an tachartais agus luchd-eagrachaidh nan ciad trì eagran ann 2014-2016 Judith Meyer, Chuck Smith agus Martin Sawitzki. An dèidh sin, ghluais Criunneachadh nan Iol-chainnteach à Berlin sa Ghearmailt gu Brataslàbha ann an Slobhàgia agus thathar ga chur air dòigh bhon uair sin mar bhuidheann neo-phrothaide Education@Internet (E@I), agus Peter Baláž mar phrìomh neach-eagrachaidh an cois le buill eile sgioba sònraichte na buidhne de dh'iol-chainntich is luchd-eagrachaidh.
'S e sgioba eadar-nàiseanta a th' ann an Education@Internet (E@I), a bhios a' toirt a-mach phròiseactan air loidhne agus a thàinig gu bith an toiseach ann an 1999. Air sgàth eòlas an sgioba, chuireadh E@I air dòigh reachdail ann an 2005 mar bhuidheann òigridh neo-phoilitigeach is neo-riaghaltasach.
'S e a tha fa-near do E@I ach saoghal ann an co-sheirm agus sìths, anns am bi gach saoranach a' conaltradh air feadh an t-saoghail le soirbheas is luaths. This organization’s activities are conducted in accordance with this vision, and with the help of an international group of volunteers, e.g. organizing and supporting projects which disseminate the importance and usefulness of unbarred international communication.
If you love what this organization does for the Polyglot Gathering, please consider donating to help keep it going.