8th SALC International Language Festival – Jun 2026

8th SALC International Language Festival

Discover New Languages and Cultures at KUIS8!

Join us throughout the week to explore the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of the KUIS community! The SALC will host a variety of displays, special events focused on multilingual learning, and mini-language lessons led by KUIS students and teachers. You can also learn about study abroad opportunities through information provided by the Global Engagement and Partnership Division.

All students, faculty, and absolute beginners are warmly welcome!


Exhibitions throughout the week 6/15(Mon) ~ 6/19(Fri)

Polyglots

Did you know the SALC has so many polyglots? Let’s get to know them!
Place
The Gallery

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Place
The Gallery
Organizer
Global Engagement and Partnership Division(国際戦略部)

Multilingual and multicultural resources in the SALC

The SALC has many materials to learn and practice different languages and cultures.
Place
Blue wall

Events

Language Practice Partners

Join us and meet our LPPs for a casual chat in different languages!
Date & Time
Monday, June 15th 12:30-13:00
Place
The Workshop

Studying abroad experiences (KUIS students)

How is it like to study abroad as a student? Let’s hear it from KUIS students!
Date & Time
Tuesday, June 16th 12:15-13:00
Place
The Stage
Organizer
Global Engagement and Partnership Division(国際戦略部)

Culture Chat “Join us to discuss languages and cultures from around the world!”

We’ll have quizzes about expressions in different languages, and then chat about topics like “What’s your first step in learning a new language?” and “How can you learn multiple languages effectively?” Invite your friends too!
Date & Time
Tuesday, June 16th 15:00-16:00
Place
ESPA

Mini language sessions

Discover 12 languages and cultures with our mini-classes!
Wednesday, June 17th
Vietnamese 12:20-12:35 @ 8-101
Ainu 12:20-12:35 @ 8-102
Arabic 12:40-12:55 @ 8-101
Korean 12:40-12:55 @ 8-102
Thursday, June 18th
Finnish 12:20-12:35 @ 8-101
Farsi 12:20-12:35 @ 8-102
Welsh 12:40-12:55 @ 8-101
Portuguese 12:40-12:55 @ 8-102
Friday, June 19th
Malay 12:20-12:35 @ 8-101
Okinawan 12:20-12:35 @ 8-102
Cebuano 12:40-12:55 @ 8-101
Singlish 12:40-12:55 @ 8-102