Language Lab Building Tours with Mita
Mita warmly invites you to explore the Auroville Language Lab building on a guided tour that highlights its thoughtful design and an inspiring approach to sustainable, healthy, and conscious construction.
⦁ When: Every Saturday, starting Saturday 24 January
⦁ Time: 3:00 – 3:45 pm
⦁ Contribution: By free contribution
⦁ Registration: Appreciated — please write to ⦁ info@aurovillelanguagelab.org
⦁ Drop-ins: Also welcome
⦁ Open to: Everyone
Come explore this stellar example of mindful architecture and learn more about the vision behind the building. We look forward to welcoming you!
Courses
Current Schedule of Classes as of 29 January, 2026
See details here > https://aurovillelanguagelab.org/current-schedule/.
New Beginner German Course (A1.1) with Verena
We are pleased to announce a new Beginner German (A1.1) course starting on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, taught by Verena, a native German speaker.
Schedule:
- Tuesdays & Fridays
- 9:30–11:00 am
Duration:
36 hours total, spread over 3 months
This course is designed for complete beginners and offers a balanced introduction to listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with a strong focus on practical, everyday communication. A warm welcome to anyone curious to begin their journey with the German language. Registering early will help ensure the minimum number of students is reached to launch the course.
https://aurovillelanguagelab.org/registration/
Gibberish Lab — Beyond Words
A new experiential course with Siddharth
The Gibberish Lab is a 3-month experiential journey inviting participants to step beyond structured language and rediscover the joy, spontaneity, and deep connection that can arise through communication without words.
Through playful exploration and embodied expression, this course opens a space where meaning emerges naturally—beyond grammar, beyond labels.
⦁ Starts: Saturday, 7 February 2026
⦁ When: Every Saturday, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
⦁ Facilitator: Siddharth
⦁ Drop-ins: Possible
⦁ Details: Please see the poster
Open to anyone curious to explore communication in a freer, more intuitive way.
English Intermediate with Ashwini
Ready to take your English to the next level?
Join Ashwini for a practical and engaging Intermediate English course designed to strengthen your spoken English through real-life conversations and clear, useful grammar.
⦁ Started: 19 January 2026
⦁ Time: 5:00–6:00 pm
⦁ Mondays & Fridays | 16 hours over 2 months
⦁ Register now: info@aurovillelanguagelab.org or https://aurovillelanguagelab.org/registration
Spanish Conversation with Joana
This course will focus on speaking and listening, with some basic grammar.
Started: 6 January 2026, Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5 pm.
Beginner French with Jean-François
This 16-hour, 2-month course is ideal for those looking to learn French. The classes are highly interactive, covering everyday vocabulary and basic grammar. By the end of the course, you will be able to make simple sentences useful for interaction and talk about your work, hobbies, and daily life in a simple way.
- Course started 26 January
- Classes every Monday and Wednesday, 2:30- 3:30 pm.
French Conversation with Jean-François (Pre-Intermediate level)
This 16-hour, 2-month course is ideal for those with some knowledge of French but who are not yet comfortable conversing. The course will focus on day-to-day topics and offer a balanced mix of grammar, speaking, and writing exercises. By the end of the course, students will be able to communicate in the present, past and future tenses. Students can join the class at any time.
- Course started 27 January
- Classes every Tuesday and Thursday, 2:30 -3:30 pm.
It’s back! Dive into French with Isabelle – Intensive 2-Week Course
The very popular course combines one hour of lively conversation sessions with Isabelle with one hour of interactive practice in our Mediatheque. With this balanced approach, you’ll gain confidence, fluency, and a deeper understanding of French. Classes begin 19 January 2026 and run Monday to Friday, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, for a total of 20 hours (10 hours with the teacher and 10 hours of Mediatheque practice). Spots are very limited — only five (5) participants will be admitted — so early registration is highly recommended.
Tamil Teacher Wanted – Auroville Language Lab
The Auroville Language Lab is looking for a Tamil teacher to join our team.
We welcome applications from native Tamil speakers with teaching experience and a heartfelt interest in language, culture, and intercultural exchange within Auroville.
The role involves teaching spoken Tamil to Aurovilians and visitors in a mindful, collaborative, and people-centred learning environment.
If this resonates with you, please email your CV along with a short self-introduction to info@aurovillelanguagelab.org.
Film Shows
Two documentary films, one on the Alfred Tomatis method (48 minutes) and one on the special features of the Language Lab building (27 minutes) are available on our new website and at the Lab, where you are welcome to come and watch them. All are welcome.
Reminder about our free Evening Programs
The evening conversation sessions are an opportunity for everyone to practice speaking with native speakers and offer their time. Barring indicated exceptions, these sessions usually happen weekdays from 5–6 pm (barring exceptions) as follows:
⦁ Mondays: French with Isabelle (1st, 3rd and 5th week of the month)
… with Coco and Gaspard (2nd and 4th week of the month) 5–6 pm
⦁ Tuesdays: Spanish Conversation Intermediate with Joana
⦁ Wednesdays: Sanskrit chanting with Remesh 5:30-6:30 pm
⦁ Wednesdays also: The Mother’s Entretiens: A series of Reading and Discussion Sessions
Practice French and Explore the Mother’s Vision.
Facilitated by Jean-François, French teacher at the Auroville Language Lab
Every Wednesday, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Started 12 November
Open to all
⦁ Thursdays: English conversation with Alex 5:30-6:30 pm
⦁ Fridays: Hindi conversation with Anu, 5:00 to 6:00 pm
