Linguistics and Language Society - the University of Auckland

Linguistics and Language Society - the University of Auckland Come join us at LLS at the University of Auckland for your fortnightly entertainment including talks

AFFILIATES

If your interested in French, you might also want to check out the UoA French club at: https://www.facebook.com/uoafrenchclub

LLS aims to bring you fortnightly events, including
* Talks from linguists in various sub-fields
* Games Nights (playing e.g. Scrabble, Bananagrams, Catch Phrase etc) - come along for some fun, and friendly competition;
* Movie screenings (e.g. The King's Speec

h, Freedom Writers) - a great way to chill out after class;
* Socials (we'll provide ice-breakers and conversation starters) - free food and a great chance to network with like-minded people.
* Language workshops

if you have any other suggestions, we'd love to hear them!

22/05/2026
Are you interested in languages?Do you know much about linguistics?If so, come to our Language Escape Room event and len...
17/05/2026

Are you interested in languages?

Do you know much about linguistics?

If so, come to our Language Escape Room event and lend us your knowledge to help us solve the riddles and escape the room. Or else we'll be trapped here forever 😭

Date: Wednesday 20th May
Time: 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Location: 114 - G18 (Building Commerce A)

See you there 👋
Sign up form: https://myuniclub.com/event/signup/sgu7311qfoqeuhnb1gjf_40r43fitvq

Thank you all for coming to our event 💕 Arigatou gozaimash*ta!Link to the slides has been added to our linktree 💕
14/05/2026

Thank you all for coming to our event 💕 Arigatou gozaimash*ta!

Link to the slides has been added to our linktree 💕

[UPDATE] NEW DATE AND LOCATION FOR OUR LANGUAGE CRASH COURSEKonnichiwa! 👋 Your Japanese journey starts hereDreaming of o...
11/05/2026

[UPDATE] NEW DATE AND LOCATION FOR OUR LANGUAGE CRASH COURSE

Konnichiwa! 👋 Your Japanese journey starts here

Dreaming of ordering ramen in Tokyo? Reading manga in its original form? Actually understanding anime without subtitles?

Come to our language crash course for a quick introduction to one of the most popular languages in the world!

Date: Wednesday, 13 May
Time: 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Location: 114 - G18 (Building Commerce A)

Konnichiwa! 👋 Your Japanese journey starts hereDreaming of ordering ramen in Tokyo? Reading manga in its original form? ...
27/04/2026

Konnichiwa! 👋 Your Japanese journey starts here

Dreaming of ordering ramen in Tokyo? Reading manga in its original form? Actually understanding anime without subtitles?

Come to our language crash course for a quick introduction to one of the most popular languages in the world!

Date: Wednesday, 29 April
Time: 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Location: 114 - G13 (Building Commerce A)

Learning a new language and need some practice? Come along to learn about the club and socialize with other language spe...
20/04/2026

Learning a new language and need some practice? Come along to learn about the club and socialize with other language speakers!
(Pizza provided 🍕)

Date: Wednesday, April 22
Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: 114 - G13 (Building Commerce A)

16/04/2026
[IDIOMS AROUND THE WORLD]🇬🇷 Βρέχει καρεκλοπόδαρα(Vréchei kareklopódara) A Greek idiom that roughly translates into “it i...
03/04/2026

[IDIOMS AROUND THE WORLD]

🇬🇷 Βρέχει καρεκλοπόδαρα(Vréchei kareklopódara)

A Greek idiom that roughly translates into “it is raining chair legs”.When it is raining heavily, the raindrops look like thin streaks fallingfrom the sky, like the legs of the chair.

What are other idioms from other languages that you knowthat describe heavy rain? Tell us in the comments!

If you can learn any language in the world,which language would you learn?Drop your answer in the comments below 👇👇
01/04/2026

If you can learn any language in the world,which language would you learn?

Drop your answer in the comments below 👇👇

Thank you for joining us on our boardgame night last Wednesday! We had a lot of fun!Hope to see you all again in our nex...
28/03/2026

Thank you for joining us on our boardgame night last Wednesday! We had a lot of fun!

Hope to see you all again in our next events 🫶

Stressed about the mid-term tests? Wanna relax and make new friends? Join our members for a fun board game night.Date: W...
23/03/2026

Stressed about the mid-term tests? Wanna relax and make new friends? Join our members for a fun board game night.

Date: Wednesday, March 26
Location: Room 114-G13 (Building Commerce A)
Time: 17:30 - 18:30

Snacks are included!
(PS: You can also bring your own board game along!)

Address

Symonds Street
Auckland
1010

Website

http://linktr.ee/uoalls, https://

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