The Language Centre is pleased to invite all UBD staff and students (and friends!) to attend the Language Centre’s first Student Research Showcase: Poster Presentation on SDG 3, 8 & 12 event by LE-2503 students! ✨ In line with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals as part of the United Nations
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New Language Modules in LCNew Language Modules in LC
July 26, 2022July 26, 2022 7:31 am
July 26, 2022 The Language Centre UBD (LC) has added two new languages: Belait and Vietnamese. The Belait language is one of Brunei’s minority ethnic languages from the Belait district but is now considered an endangered language with only a few hundred (or fewer) speakers left. This language will be
Introductory session on Japanese language and culture at Sekolah Rendah Lumapas, BSB.Introductory session on Japanese language and culture at Sekolah Rendah Lumapas, BSB.
July 31, 2021July 31, 2021 12:57 am
July 31, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Jul 17 – Ms Yuki Akita conducted an introductory session on Japanese language and culture at Sekolah Rendah Lumapas, Kluster 1, with 50 Year Five students in attendance. The session was held with the aims to spread the language and culture of Japan amongst
Invited Guest Speaker for APB International Webinar Series (UiTM, Johor)Invited Guest Speaker for APB International Webinar Series (UiTM, Johor)
April 24, 2021April 24, 2021 12:45 am
April 24, 2021 UNIVERSITI BRUNEI DARUSSALAM, Mar 29 – Dr Ishamina Athirah Muntassir Gardiner gave a presentation as a guest speaker for the APB International Webinar Series 1 hosted by Akademi Pengajian Bahasa (APB) of Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Cawangan Johor. The webinar began with a welcome speech by Professor Dr Haji Ismail
GUEST LECTURE (LE-2503): ASEAN From Multiple Perspectives – The View From AfarGUEST LECTURE (LE-2503): ASEAN From Multiple Perspectives – The View From Afar
Fabruary 18, 2021 Sarah Catherine Boye UNIVERSITI BRUNEI DARUSSALAM, Feb 17 – His Excellency John Virgoe, the UK High Commissioner to Brunei, was invited to the Language Centre to give a guest lecture to students on the ELCS module LE 2503. The title of the lecture was ASEAN from multiple
English Language Proficiency Programme for RTBEnglish Language Proficiency Programme for RTB
August 29, 2020 Liyana Putri binti Hj Abd Ghani BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The English Language and Communication Skills Team (ELCS) from the Language Centre, UBD, conducted an English Language Proficiency workshop for RTB staff at RTB’s Training and Development Centre (also known as the Centre for Broadcasting Development) in
Dr Mohi presents his CEFR research findingsDr Mohi presents his CEFR research findings
March 16, 2020March 16, 2020 4:39 am
The LC is in the process of converting all of its language modules to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) to ensure world-standard offerings. Arabic lecturer, Dr Mohi El-Din recently presented his research findings at the ‘Second International Conference for Teaching Arabic’ which was hosted by the University of
Ms Min Shen delivers a paper at 13th BCLTS International ConferenceMs Min Shen delivers a paper at 13th BCLTS International Conference
March 16, 2020March 16, 2020 4:36 am
Mandarin Lecturer, Ms Min Shen recently delivered a paper at a the ’13th BCLTS International Conference on Teaching & Learning Chinese in Higher Education’ at the China Centre, University of Oxford, UK. Her paper, titled, “Phonological Attrition among Malay Speaking Foreign Language Mandarin Learners,” reported the results of attrition studies
Sakura Network – LC to be hub for Japanese Language in BruneiSakura Network – LC to be hub for Japanese Language in Brunei
March 16, 2020March 16, 2020 4:32 am
(The following article appeared in the Brunei Times on Dec 11, 2015. It was written by Darren Chini.) UBD JOINS JAPAN FOUNDATION’S SAKURA NETWORK BRUNEIAN students should take up a foreign language to improve their chances of getting a job after graduating. “We’ve found through feedback that employers believe the