Let’s meet, chat, and connect across ERUA!
The ERUA English Language Café is back this autumn with a an intensive programme for the months from September through December 2026.
Join colleagues from across the Alliance for relaxed, friendly conversations in English – a chance to practice, exchange experiences, share stories, and get to know one another beyond our everyday work.
No lectures, no tests, no pressure – just good conversation, useful English, and an opportunity to connect across languages and cultures.
Time: 11:30 – 12:30 CET
Day: Thursdays
Format: Online
Our autumn programme
- 24 September 2026
English as a Shared Language: Frustrations, Tips, and Small Talk
Let’s talk about the joys and challenges of using English as our shared language – and exchange tips for making communication easier and more enjoyable. - 29 October 2026
Working Across Languages and Cultures: Personal Perspectives
Stories, experiences, cultural surprises, and the things we learn when we work with people from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds. - 26 November 2026
Work Meetings, Events, and Business Trips: Survival Guide
Useful language, awkward moments, practical tips, and survival strategies for navigating international work life. - 17 December 2026
The Good News Club: Sharing Stories, Achievements, and Reasons for Optimism
Let’s finish the year on a positive note by sharing good news, small and big achievements, inspiring stories, and reasons to look forward to the future.
The sessions are designed with the needs of non-academic staff members in mind, but everyone in the ERUA community is warmly welcome! Whether you use English every day or simply want to feel more confident speaking it, come along, bring a cup of coffee or tea, and join the conversation. Join us following the link here.
We kindly ask you to fill in this form so that we can tailor the sessions to the number of participants and their needs, and contact you if necessary regarding your feedback.
Questions or want to know more? Please feel free to contact Darya Lazarenko directly at dlazarenko@nbu.bg.
Thank you! We look forward to seeing you at the Café!
