May 24: LETTS JUMP INTO LATVIAN Latvian language seminar in Camp Sidrabene

The first LETTS JUMP INTO LATVIAN Latvian language seminar takes place on Saturday, May 24 in Sidrabene (5100 Appleby Line, Burlington, Ontario). The seminar is for adults who wanto to learn or improve their Latvian, from total beginners to advanced learners. There is a follow-on seminar planned for June 14.

Participants will be able to choose which sessions to attend based on their language level and interests. Topics range from phonetics (who to read and pronounce Latvian letters) to expanding your vocabulary through popular folk songs, to tips and tricks on how to self-teach a language, to grammar. A detailed program will follow.

To register and secure your spot, please e-transfer $40 to lnak@lnak.org. Registration includes the May 24 seminar, morning coffee, lunch and dinner. Registration will close on Saturday, 17. May.

Activities and workshops will be offered by facilitators Ērika Yost, Līva Zemīte, Zane Kaņeps and Letts Jump into Latvian project leader ESL specialist Dr. Aija Mazsīlis, as well as experienced Latvian language teacher Anda Libere.

Anda has been teaching Latvian since the 1970s, teaching at the University of Western Michigan, U of T in Toronto, the Latvian Gymnasium in Münster and several 2×2 camps. We are so fortunate that she will be joining us to address the needs of adult learners at all levels.


In the evening, join the Sidrabene community for a sing-along evening. Friends and family welcome! Song lyrics and translations will be provided.

Thank-you to the LNAK Education section headed by Agra Vāgnere for financial support of the seminars.

If you have any questions, please write to jumpintolatvian@lnak.org.

Register here: https://forms.gle/UTPRLdSTM9nK3oWf9

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