Language Lunch

When: Friday, October 30th 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

Location: Elliott School of International Affairs, Graduate Student Lounge, 1957 E Street Northwest, Washington, D.C

The Elliott School Office of Graduate Student Services invites all GW students, faculty, and staff to attend Language Lunch. These lunches are offered on Fridays from 12:00-1:00 p.m. and provide a safe space for language learners to practice their language communication skills.Chinese, French, and Spanish are offered every week. This week's featured languages include: German, Russian, Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, & Turkish The topic of conversation is -  Traditions & Superstitions 

Novice: Are there any superstitions in your culture?

Intermediate: Why do traditions and superstitions persist in modern societies?
Special Guest: Meet with the Turkish Embassy! Students who speak Turkish are highly encouraged to attend this session and immerse themselves in cultural exchange with a Turkish Embassy Representative. This is a great networking opportunity as well. This event is open to all students, alumni, staff, and faculty at GW, regardless of school affiliation. It will be the Graduate Student Lounge of the Elliott School.If you require accommodations to participate in Language Lunch, please contact Ainara Hidalgo at [email protected].