Planning to live, volunteer, study, or travel in Taiwan or China? This Mandarin Survival Conversation course is designed to help you communicate with confidence, cultural sensitivity, and ease in everyday situations. Led by Shiju Hsieh, a PhD student at National Taiwan Normal University, specialising in teaching Mandarin Chinese as a second language, this course offers a highly practical and interactive approach to spoken Mandarin.

• Level: A1–A2
• Duration: 2 March – 2 April
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Time: 11:00 – 12:00
• Total duration: 24 hours
• Format: 100% interactive speaking class

Course Focus
This course emphasizes mindful communication, respectful intercultural dialogue, and real-life survival skills, supporting learners as they navigate daily life in Mandarin-speaking environments.

Students will:

• Recognize basic Chinese characters and build speaking confidence
• Practice authentic daily conversations
• Develop listening comprehension
• Understand Taiwanese and Chinese social norms
• Engage in cooperative pair and group dialogue

Each class includes:

1. Warm-up (10 min)
2. Core functional language (20 min)
3. Guided dialogue practice (20 min)
4. Reflection & cultural insight (10 min)

Topics include:
Self-introduction • Numbers & phone communication • Ordering food in local restaurants • Bubble tea culture • Asking for directions • Daily life & transportation • Shopping at traditional markets • Talking about food preferences • Invitations & plans • Health & practical matters • Festivals in Taiwan & China

This course is ideal for learners seeking practical Mandarin for real-world use, taught in a supportive and engaging learning environment.

Contact: +91 413 262 3661 | +91 98430 30355 (WhatsApp)
Email: info@aurovillelanguagelab.org
Register: www.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, 28 February 2026
• When: Every Saturday, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
• Facilitator: Siddharth
• Drop-ins: Possible

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 (possibly extended)
• Register: info@aurovillelanguagelab.org or www.aurovillelanguagelab.org/registration

New English for Beginners with Ashwini
Join our beginner English course and build confidence in listening, speaking, and everyday communication. Learn essential vocabulary for daily life, shopping, travel, and simple conversations.

• Start Date: 3 March 2026
• Duration: 24 hours (over 3 months)
• Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:45–6:45 pm
• Register: info@aurovillelanguagelab.org | www.aurovillelanguagelab.org/registration
  (0413) 26223661 | WhatsApp +91 98430 30355

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 2 March 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.

Beginner French with Jean-François

This 16-hour, 2-month course is ideal for those who want to learn French. The classes are highly interactive, covering everyday vocabulary and the basics of 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 28 January
• Classes every Monday and Wednesday, 2:30–3:30 pm.

French with Jean-François (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 will be a good mix of grammar, verbal as well as written 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, 2:00–3:00 pm.

Elementary French with Jean-François (post-beginner level)
This 16-hour, 2-month course is ideal for those who already possess a beginner-level knowledge of French. Perfect for learners beyond the basics, the course will focus on day-to-day topics and will be a good mix of grammar, verbal, and written exercises. Students can join the class at any time.

• Course started 29 January
• Classes every Tuesday and Thursday, 3:00–4:00 pm.

Tamil (Beginner) with Saravanan
Learn Tamil in a friendly group setting. This Beginner Course focuses on spoken Tamil and everyday communication with practical, simple activities.

• Start Date: 16 February
• Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30–6:30 pm
• Instructor: Saravanan
• 24-hour course over 3 months