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ALL News – April 23rd, 2026

Language Lab Building Tours

The Language Lab warmly invites you to discover the Auroville Language Lab building through a guided tour that highlights its thoughtful design and an inspiring approach to sustainable, healthy, and conscious construction.

  • When: Every Saturday, resuming this Saturday, 7 February
  • Time: 3:00 – 3:45 pm
  • Contribution: By free contribution
  • Registration: Mandatory by Friday, NO Drop-Ins.
  • Please register via WhatsApp +91 98430 30355
  • 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 23 April, 2026
See details here > https://aurovillelanguagelab.org/current-schedule/.

French Intensive with Isabelle

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 the French language. Classes begin 20 April, 2026 and run Monday to Friday, from 11am to 1pm, 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.

  • Start Date: 20 April 2026
  • Duration: 20 hours (over 2 weeks)
  • Schedule: Monday to Friday, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
  • Register: info@aurovillelanguagelab.org
  • www.aurovillelanguagelab.org
  • (0413) 26223661 | WhatsApp +91 98430 30355

NEW! Mandarin Through Conversation

What You Will Gain

• Confidence in speaking Mandarin from day one
• Improved pronunciation through guided imitation
• Practical, real-life conversation skills
• A natural feel for how Mandarin is used daily

Instructor

Taught by experienced Mandarin educator Shiju Hsieh (Taiwan)
Focused on immersive speaking and real interaction

2-Week Immersion Course

Start speaking Mandarin naturally — from your very first class.

Dates: May 4 – May 15
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM (Daily)
Format: In-person

Daily Class Structure (1.5 hours)

  • First 45 minutes: Watch real-life Mandarin conversation videos
  • Next 45 minutes: Live speaking practice with a native Mandarin teacher

Who is this course for? (All levels welcome)
✔ Beginners who want to start speaking immediately
✔ Intermediate learners who want to improve fluency
✔ Advanced learners who want to sound more natural

Students Teaching Method: Learn by Speaking, Not Memorizing

In this course, you actively speak and shadow the teacher in real time.

You will naturally develop:
• Accurate pronunciation
• Essential vocabulary
• Natural sentence patterns and conversation flow

Instead of learning step by step, you experience the language as a whole — just like real communication.
This helps your brain connect sound, meaning, and interaction, leading to faster and more natural speaking.

Limited spots available

Join us and discover how Mandarin can be learned — naturally, actively, and confidently.

New Beginner German Course (A1.1) with Verena
We are happy to announce a new Beginner German (A1.1) course starting Tuesday,
3 March 2026, with Verena, a native German speaker.

Schedule:
• Tuesdays & Fridays
• 9:00–10:30 am … early bird time 🐔

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 to launch the course is met.
https://aurovillelanguagelab.org/registration/

English Conversation with Ashwini
Would you like to speak English more confidently in daily life, work, and community conversations? Join our 3-Month English Conversation Course designed to help learners move from basic to advanced conversation skills in a supportive and interactive environment.

  • Starting: 18 March
  • Days: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
  • Time: 4–5pm
  • Register: info@aurovillelanguagelab.org
  • www.aurovillelanguagelab.org/registration

What You Will Learn

  • Vocabulary building for everyday communication
  • Correct pronunciation
  • Simple grammar for daily use
  • Public speaking practice
  • Interactive activities and role play

This course focuses on practical speaking skills, helping you gain the confidence to communicate clearly and effectively in English.

Improve your confidence and communicate effectively.

Enquiries / Registrations

Landline: 0413-2623661
WhatsApp: +91 98430 30355
info@aurovillelanguagelab.org
www.aurovillelanguagelab.org/registration

Intermediate English Conversation with Riki Dwivedi
Would you like to speak English more confidently in daily life, work, and community conversations? Join our 3-Month English Conversation Course designed to help learners move from basic to advanced conversation skills in a supportive and interactive environment.

  • Starting: 18th March
  • Days: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
  • Time: 10:30 – 11:30 AM

What You Will Learn

  • Vocabulary building for everyday communication
  • Correct pronunciation
  • Simple grammar for daily use
  • Public speaking practice
  • Interactive activities and role play

This course focuses on practical speaking skills, helping you gain the confidence to communicate clearly and effectively in English.

Improve your confidence and communicate effectively.Enquiries / Registrations

Landline: 0413-2623661
WhatsApp: +91 98430 30355
info@aurovillelanguagelab.org
www.aurovillelanguagelab.org/registration

Intermediate Tamil Conversation with Saravanan
Spots available!

Improve your speaking, listening, and everyday Tamil communication!

Our Tamil Intermediate Class offers a friendly and interactive space for learners who already know basic Tamil and want to develop greater fluency and confidence in conversation.Class Details

  • Teacher: Saravanan
  • Sarting: 21 March
  • Day: Saturday
  • Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

What You Will Practice

  • Real-life conversation practice
  • Interactive activities
  • Vocabulary building and practical exercises
  • Cultural insights into Tamil language and life

This course is designed to help learners strengthen everyday communication skills through engaging discussions, practical exercises, and guided conversation practice.

A welcoming learning environment for students who already know basic Tamil and want to go deeper.Enquiries / Registration

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

Learn Hindi in 24 Hours – Crash course with Ashwini

Would you like to learn essential Hindi for everyday conversations in a short time?

Join our Hindi Crash Course, designed to help beginners quickly gain the basic grammar and communication skills needed to speak Hindi with confidence.

Start: April 6th
Days: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Time: 5 – 6pm

Course Highlights

  • 24-hour course designed for practical learning
  • Join regularly or drop in when possible
  • Beginner-friendly sessions
  • Focus on grammar and communication skills
  • Learn essential Hindi for everyday conversations

TThis course offers a flexible and accessible way to start speaking Hindi, whether you are new to the language or want to strengthen your basic communication skills.

All students are welcome.
Limited spots available.
Enquiries / Registrations

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 a chance 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
  • Wednesdays: Sanskrit chanting with Remesh 5:30–6:30 pm

Communication with the Lab
Service through our BSNL phone numbers 0413 262-3661 (Lab) and 0413 262-2467 (Tomatis). For language-related matters, you can also use +91 98430 30355 (WhatsApp). For Tomatis, please use the 350-9932 number.

The Auroville Language Lab Team

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