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The Language Circle - International Cultural Event with a focus on French Revolution 14th of July

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Event Flyer For July and August

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The Language Circle on the 1 may in Leaf in Bold Street !

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Presentation Circle !

Presentation Circle !

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Raffle Winner !

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Smiley Happy face at the end ;)

Video Playlist - The language Circle

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The Language Circle on the black board in Leaf Tea shop on Bold Street

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Happy April Fool's - Joyeux Poisson D'april - Feliz Pescado de abril - Felice Pesce d'aprile - 愚人节快乐 - ハッピーエイプリルフール

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Wikipedia April Fools in English
Wikipedia April Fools in Chinese
Wikipedia April Fools in Spanish
Wikipedia April Fools in French

What is April Fool's (Yes it's French lol)

An April Fool's joke or a hoax, you are doing on April 1, to his knowledge or his friends. It is also customary to hoaxes in the media, both print, radio, television and on the Internet.

For children, it is to hang a paper fish in the backs of those you wish to mock. "April Fools! "Is the exclamation that you push once a discovery is jokes.

Origin

The tradition may have originated in France in 1564. Legend has it that until then, had begun the year to April 1 (actually March 25 corresponded to the Julian calendar New Year's Day), at the feast of the Annunciation with the tradition of s' exchange gifts. But the King of France Charles IX decided, by the Edict of Roussillon, now that the year would begin on January 1, marks the lengthening of days, instead of late March, when spring arrives. But in fact, the calendar year has never started an April 1
If the exact origin of the use of fish remains obscure (perhaps ichthus Christian), it seems that many people found it difficult to adapt to the new schedule, others were not aware of change and they continued to celebrate on April 1, according to ancient tradition. To make fun of them, some took the opportunity to give them false gifts and play tricks. The gifts that we offered in April were mostly food. This date is at the end of Lent fasting period during which the consumption of meat is forbidden in Christianity, this fish was the most frequent. When the jokes were developed, one of the most common pitfalls of the offering was false fish. Thus was born the famous April Fools, fools day, the day of those who do not accept the reality or otherwise see.

Postcards from April 1.
Seem to have many uses in fact mixed with that of the carnival:
mark the release of the zodiacal sign of Pisces, the last sign of winter
extend the period of Lent, where it is allowed to eat only fish,
confused simpleton by offering him a fish at a time of year, the spawning, where fishing was prohibited.
In France, the early twentieth century, we sent nice postcards, all decorated with a joke and richly decorated.
The Dieppe Castle Museum preserves a large collection of postcards on this topic

This custom of making jokes spread in many countries, although the fish has not always export the same time:
Americans and the British kept their April Fool's Day (also talk about some Scottish Gowk or Cuckoo)
Germans have their Aprilscherz,
in addition to France, this custom also exists in the Netherlands, Belgium, Canada, Italy, Poland, Portugal, the United States, Switzerland, Sweden, or even Japan.
in Russia as it is called the "crazy days" (den dourakov). In Romania it is the "deception / deceit April 1" (one of păcăleală Aprilie).
in Portugal it is called "Day of Lies" (Dia das Mentiras)

Article by Mark Smith in the Runcorn & Widnes Weekly news

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Article by Jade Wright in the Liverpool Echo News

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WE maybe a quarter of the way through 2012 already, but this April, Leaf on Bold Street is hosting events that tick all the new year’s resolution boxes.
With a mix of cultural, creative and craft workshops, Leaf is hosting events where participants will take away new skills, musical instruments and culinary creations – while enjoying homemade cakes, a full menu and a choice of hundreds of loose leaf teas.
On Monday, April 2 there will be an experimental luthier workshop, where budding musicians can learn how to make a string instrument.
The following day, April 3, there’s an edible Easter bunny workshop, where participants can craft a sugar paste cream egg rabbit. There’s also the return of the popular pudding club, with five courses of homemade puds.

On April 10, The Language Circle will be in the house for anyone who wants to exchange language skills in a relaxed environment.

To celebrate World Book Day, Leaf will be creating a book worm sanctuary on April 23.

Read More http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-life/restaurants-pubs-bars/2012/03/22/leaf-s-tasty-spring-events-100252-30596637/#ixzz1pqwHXrZQ

Huge Thanks to Leaf Tea Shop who promote our Event on the 10 of April.

The Language Circle - 6th March - In Leaf on Bold Street

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Prepare all the badge, flag, paper ....

Talking Table : Chinese

Talking Table : Spanish

Talking Table : Chinese Table

Break Between activity

1 and 1 / Speed Talking

On the First Page of Events in Liverpool

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New Flyer with QR Code - Geeky flyer

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7/02 The Language Circle at Leaf on bold street

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First Event at Leaf on Bold Street - 31/01/2012 - Photo

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This is the First event of The Language Circle, It was amazing. Meet So many different people I share some Picture of the night more information on our Facebook Page.

Badge Workshop

Kayleigh is Happy she just finish a Lovely Badge

Preparation of the Speed Talking !

One / One Introduction

Speed Talking

Break

... End of the event See you next !!

Program For Event at LEAF on Bold Street Liverpool - 31/1/2012 - The Language Circle

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Program :

Welcoming People -Prepare the badge - Introduce People Together
People have to prepare a quick introduction for the Speed Talking
Food : Waiting for a confirmation for a Discount ( finger-cross)
Karima quick talk about the program explain about ST
ST>> Speed Talking 2 minute each talk / 10 debate go on stage to talk about and switch
People go on stage to talk about new words they learn !
Group table - Difference / similarity between countries !
What is a ... (different on each table) of you ?
What is the stereotype ....?
What do you know about my country ?
Karima + 1 person per group go on stage table will talk about the stereotype

Raffle

Donation box for The Language Circle + Charity *

*Donation for a charity ( I will put online a questionnaire on the Facebook page to choose wich one you want the donate to)

Hope you will enjoy the night

Any question feel FREE to ask !!

More More Coming ....

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The Language Circle :

It's a mix of French, English, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Japanaese ... Who meet in different venue in town Liverpool city center.

Who is welcome : Everyone ... who is interesting to meet new people.

The Language Circle offers a chance for all of these different people to come together on a regular basis to have fun, improve our language skills, learn about our respective countries and generally have a good time doing it.

We will meet in different venue, such as Leaf on bold street, The Fact, The Elevator....

If you are new in Liverpool,and you feel lonely, we are more then welcome !!!