Meaningful Conversations: Languages

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To join the Whatsapp community for this series of events: https://chat.whatsapp.com/ERneZCMrs17ABxb03jnsmv Hey, discover how to master your emotional intelligence with a thought-provoking and friendly approach. Join us for a modern-day version of an 18th-century salon. Engage in an evening of meaningful conversation without the usual small talk. A place to share personal stories and to learn from diverse ideas. Each time we pick a topic and frame the discussion around a few related questions. LANGUAGES 🗣️💬🌍 'Words are events, they do things, change things. They transform both speaker and hearer.' – Ursula K. Le Guin 1. Is English your first language? If not, how did you learn it? Is it time to reform how languages are taught within the educational system? 2. How does speaking another language or other languages influence your personality? How does it enrich your life? 3. Are body language and eye contact more powerful than any spoken words? 4. Would the world be more peaceful if we all spoke a single, made-up language like Esperanto? Is AI going to decrease new language learning? 5. Is the shortened and unified language of social media taking away part of our culture? 6. Does having a "foreign accent" make someone seem more attractive or less professional? Should there be regulations so that accents are not a reason for exclusion? 7. If you could change one thing about how we learn or use languages, and what speaking them means to society, what would it be? Bring a jacket or sweater if it’s cold… Hope to see many of you there, welcome! FORMAT 18:00 - 18:10 - Welcome and introductory casual conversation 18:10 - 19:45 - Discussion guided by the event prompt questions 19:45 - 20:00 - We reassemble to sum up discussions and share thoughts or insights from the groups. 20:00 - End of event (or let's stay and keep chatting!) WHAT'S THE VIBE Diverse: it’s not rare to have people from all continents, as well as people from different ages, religions, ideologies, and backgrounds. Vulnerable: we value real conversations, personal stories and experiences. Casual: some people are having tea, others wine, some listen more, others talk more, some are taking notes, others are fully absorbed in conversation. PRICES In-person events are organized for FREE. If you would like to contribute to our emotional and intellectual cause, please visit: https://www.lifequestions.academy/support-us WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING "A melting pot of inquiring minds sharing personal insights" – Catherine Flanagan, Lisbon | LQA premium member "With forced distancing and confinement brought about by responses to COVID, the LQA meetings provide me with one of life's great joys... To meet with, share experiences, hear different perspectives from people of all walks of life, different generations, and different corners of the planet" – Scott Ruddell, Colorado | LQA premium member "Since joining LQA I have had the opportunity to meet some fantastic people who have a wide range of knowledge and life experience. Of course, before participating I was under the impression that one must have read tons of books, possess a higher IQ or even be a quiz master but frankly, those qualities are not the ethos for LQA. I personally learned that it’s about sharing, coming together with all sorts of knowledge and having a growth mindset to learn and hear other people’s perspectives. Overall, I would highly recommend joining LQA as it will broaden your horizons and it will enable you to share your world views on a larger scale with like-minded people." – Shah Karim, London | LQA premium member SEE YOU THERE