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Key2Europe 2019-2020
LANGUAGE STORIES: A MESSAGE FROM THE LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT Written by Inigo Sesar, Nazli Ece Baltepe, Marijia Pudak, Barış Başkılıç, George Giakoumato Members of Language Interest Group Languages are a global heritage we have received and need to transfer to next generations. Every language has its own wealth, its own musicality and its own uniqueness and beauty. Languages help humanity to communicate all the essential variables that bring people of all religions, ethnicities and cultures together. Language Interest Group aims to raise the awareness of the value of each language and most importantly motivates AEGEE members to examine the beauty of multilingualism simultaneously with socialisation through a variety of projects. We live in a world where most people are aware that the ability of speaking a foreign language was never as vital as it is in the 21st century. Language Interest Group aspires to transmit the energy of enjoyment of learning a new language. Learning a new language is a wonderful path between cultures as well as being a tool for communication among people from all over the globe. Multilingualism underlines the beauty of multiculturalism in the world. The Language Interest Group comes to give a small touch to the daily routine of every AEGEE member to feel the value of multilingualism and broaden their horizons.
The oldest project from the Language Interest Group is the celebration held every year on the European Day of Languages (EDL). Since 2001, many locals have had the chance to bring their members closer, highlighting the importance of learning foreign languages and understanding the magic of diversity through EDL. Language Interest Group suggests activities like language quizzes or movie nights for all Antennae to take part in. These actions give useful knowledge to AEGEEans and altogether create nice memories. Multilingual city games or running dinners are examples of activities which will amaze members and provide them with time wonderfully spent. In the previous year, EDL was held and celebrated on 14th of November in AEGEE. On this day, various events across the Network took place, however every local could select the day that was the most convenient for them to celebrate EDL. One goal stays the same every year, however, and it is that in this period that we show the multilingual AEGEE spirit! Another significant project among the years from Language Interest Group are the Travel Dictionaries. For the last years with the amazing contribution of many AEGEEans members, Language Interest Group has created
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