SHARJAH, third August, 2023 (WAM) — The House of Wisdom (HoW), Sharjah’s iconic cultural hub, has introduced thrilling new chapters of its ‘Wisdom Speaks’ language growth initiative, Beginners Spanish and Intermediate Japanese, which won’t solely enrich contributors with linguistic abilities but additionally enthral them with the various tradition from the respective international locations.
With the Spanish programs carried out by consultants from the UCAM Catholic University of Murcia’s Spanish Language Institute, and the Japanese programs designed in collaboration with the celebrated Eton Institute – the one EAQUALS accredited language faculty within the UAE – the ‘Wisdom Speaks’ initiative has enriched the lives of many after being launched earlier this 12 months with a newbie’s degree course in Japanese.
Taking a novel and inclusive strategy to imparting language and communication abilities, the initiative has been broadening the cultural and linguistic horizons of language-loving youngsters and youth by means of expert-led periods at their iconic premises. All of the ‘Wisdom Speaks’ programs are an immersive 9-week expertise that mixes instructional tuition with cultural actions, giving attendees an pleasing journey into discovering a brand new language.
To take part within the language programs, register at https://houseofwisdom.ae/happenings as restricted house is offered.
Empowering the following era of worldwide residents
“Language, we believe, serves as a vital conduit for understanding, empathy, and shaping global citizens,” said Marwa Al Aqroubi, Executive Director of the House of Wisdom. “Our Wisdom Speaks initiative is designed with the clear purpose of equipping young people with the essential tools for effective cross-cultural communication, stimulating dialogue, and facilitating understanding and exchange. Our ultimate goal is to empower successive generations to become global citizens capable of building bridges to create a harmonious world, and sharing the richness of our Arabic culture with those they encounter along their journey.”
Creating an immersive atmosphere to study Spanish
With particular participation from the Spanish Embassy within the UAE, the ‘Wisdom Speaks Spanish’ newcomers course will cater individually to 2 teams – youngsters aged 7 to 14 years and youth aged 15 and above. The 9-week course might be unfold throughout weekly classes each Saturday, ranging from the fifth of August and operating till thirtieth of September. Participants can count on immersive language instruction and distinctive insights into the fourth most spoken language on this planet together with unique peeks into nations apart from Spain the place Spanish is the official language.
The course is way over simply language studying, from vibrant Latin-inspired performances, interactive cooking classes, artwork and craft workshops impressed by the likes of Velazquez, Goya, and Picasso, to studying about main Arab influences on Spain tradition, the course is designed to reveal contributors to numerous points of the richness of Spanish heritage. The newbie’s course might be adopted by complete intermediate- and advanced-level programs, enabling these in participation to take their proficiency to better heights.
Japanese intermediate beginning August 6
There might be an interesting schedule forward for the ‘Wisdom Speaks Japanese’ curriculum too, with their intermediate degree course being held each Sunday ranging from the sixth August, and concluding on October 1st. This second instalment of the programme will even be adopted by the superior degree course, ending off the three-tiered linguistic programme.
Both the intermediate and the superior legs of the course will embrace a various vary of actions, workshops and performances enriching contributors within the conventional Japanese artwork varieties corresponding to ‘Owari Cloisonne’ (bronze vase portray), calligraphy, Japanese lantern making in addition to illustration and animation.
Participants can count on a dynamic and interactive studying expertise designed to foster their language proficiency and cultural appreciation.