http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk en-gb yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk 2012-5-13T00:00:00Z yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#118172 Starts on Thursday 17th May at 9.30am10.30am in the Filmhouse Cafe Bar at Lothian Road. It will be great to try out this new venue. 2012-5-13 14:18:32 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#118171 2012-5-13 14:17:34 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#116447 Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Style Definitions table.MsoNormalTable msostylenameTable Normal msotstylerowbandsize0 msotstylecolbandsize0 msostylenoshowyes msostyleparent msopaddingalt0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt msoparamargin0cm msoparamarginbottom.0001pt msopaginationwidoworphan fontsize10.0pt fontfamilyTimes New Roman msoansilanguage0400 msofareastlanguage0400 msobidilanguage0400 Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1behaviorurlieooui Style Definitions table.MsoNormalTable msostylenameTable Normal msotstylerowbandsize0 msotstylecolbandsize0 msostylenoshowyes msostyleparent msopaddingalt0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt msoparamargin0cm msoparamarginbottom.0001pt msopaginationwidoworphan fontsize10.0pt fontfamilyTimes New Roman msoan... 2012-4-14 15:48:31 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#115330 Jennifer Scarce one of the Yakety Yak customers for French has sent us the following job vacancy on behalf of a friend of hers Englishspeaking au pair required for a 5 year old boy located in ParisQualifications student of French who would be able to spend next school year from September 2012 in ParisJob description Care for Pavel 5 year old who speaks French and is learning English. His Romanian parents Marianna and Cristi are both hospital doctors good French speakers and also know English. Care requirements three and a half hours daily between 4 pm and 7.30 pm. Full time Wednesdays when there are no classes School holidaysor if Pavel is ill Conditions and terms Accommodation in the parents flat in Paris separate room with ensuite facilities food plus 400 euros a month for expensesIf interested email Pavels mother Marianna Marcu marimarcuyahoo.com 2012-3-26 15:11:58 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#114768 Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1behaviorurlieooui Style Definitions table.MsoNormalTable msostylenameTable Normal msotstylerowbandsize0 msotstylecolbandsize0 msostylenoshowyes msostyleparent msopaddingalt0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt msoparamargin0cm msoparamarginbottom.0001pt msopaginationwidoworphan fontsize10.0pt fontfamilyTimes New Roman msoansilanguage0400 msofareastlanguage0400 msobidilanguage0400 Venue Out of the Blue Drill Hall Arts Centre Dalmeny St Edinburgh EH6 Tickets on the door 1638 1636 concession or from the Usher Hall Box Office Come and schmooze and dance in a Cafe Ceilidh Yiddish style Sizzling Eastern European klezmer from Edinburghs Celter Schmelter Gica Loening fiddle Jen Hill double bass Isi Lohss accordion Sharon Jacobsen vocals Frazer Watson percussion plus klezmer jam session bar and delicious food from OOTB Caf233. Easy d... 2012-3-16 16:16:08 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#114408 Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1behaviorurlieooui Style Definitions table.MsoNormalTable msostylenameTable Normal msotstylerowbandsize0 msotstylecolbandsize0 msostylenoshowyes msostyleparent msopaddingalt0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt msoparamargin0cm msoparamarginbottom.0001pt msopaginationwidoworphan fontsize10.0pt fontfamilyTimes New Roman msoansilanguage0400 msofareastlanguage0400 msobidilanguage0400 I am pleased to let you know that as of this week we will be adding two more sessions to our schedule Chinese Thursdays 67pm Hendersons 94 Hanover Street EH2 1DR Starting Thursday 15 March. Please note that this session is only suitable for intermediate and advanced speakers of Chinese. Advanced French Tuesdays 56pm bia bistrot 19 Colinton Road EH10 5DP Starting Tuesday 13 March. Please note that this session is... 2012-3-12 10:30:14 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#114308 Putin auf Deutsch The very interesting documentary shown on the German ARD channel on 28th February 2012 can be seen online here httpwww.ardmediathek.deardservletcontent3517136documentId9651826You can access a wide range of other programmes in German via the website. 2012-3-11 07:31:16 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#114009 An event which might be interesting not only for speakers of German and those interested in German history Ian Garden Third Reichs Celluloid War08 March 2012 630pm BLACKWELLS BOOKSHOP 5362 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1YS Ian Gardens book The Third Reichs Celluloid War exposes the myths surrounding the propaganda films produced during the Third Reich.One that the Nazis were infallible masters in the use of film propaganda. Two that everything the Nazis said was a lie.Three that only the Riefenstahl documentaries are significant to the modern viewer.It reveals the truth lies successes and failures of key films designed to arouse hostility against the Nazis enemies including Ohm Kruger the most antiBritish film ever produced their 1943 anticapitalist version of Titanic antiEnglish films about Ireland and Scotland and antiAmerican films like... 2012-3-6 17:29:17 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#112416 The schools are shut this week but all Yakety Yak sessions are taking place as normal. Come along and yak with us 2012-2-13 15:52:26 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#111145 Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Style Definitions table.MsoNormalTable msostylenameTable Normal msotstylerowbandsize0 msotstylecolbandsize0 msostylenoshowyes msostyleparent msopaddingalt0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt msoparamargin0cm msoparamarginbottom.0001pt msopaginationwidoworphan fontsize10.0pt fontfamilyTimes New Roman msoansilanguage0400 msofareastlanguage0400 msobidilanguage0400 Thursday 26th January Launch of Edinburgh Jam House Salsa nights There will be salsa DJs warmup dance routines and a professional dance team and doors open at 8pm. If you want to stay till the end the night is due to last till 1am. Entry is a very reasonable 1636 and the cloakroom charge per item is 1631.50. At least 5 Yakety Yak customers and tutors are planning to go so far. If any other yakkers want to go please phone Freda of the Yakety Yakety team on 07826 5... 2012-1-25 11:55:59 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#110702 Another very interesting talk for those who understand German Alexander Weigel From Goethes Faust 1968 to M252llers Hamletmachine 1989 LectureFri 20.01.2012 1630Conference Room David Hume Tower George Square University of Edinburgh Alexander Weigel is going to talk about his experience at the leading East German theatre Deutsches Theater Berlin where he worked as a dramaturg for 37 years. He will be discussing the particular set of circumstances theatre artists had to navigate in the GDR but equally important he will also refer to his work with some of the most iconic theatre practitioners of the time including Heiner M252ller. Please note that this lecture will be held in German followed by a discussion and drinks. More information here httpwww.edinburgh.diplo.deVertretungedinburgheneventsKalenderAlexander20Weigel.htmlarchive3029204 2012-1-19 13:20:29 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#110098 How important is funding language learning in school given the financial pressures councils are under This question was addressed in an animated discussion the BBC Radio Scotland show Call Kaye last week. Its available on BBC iplayer unfortunately only until tomorrow morning so I dont want to spoil your enjoyment. Just one little teaser youll hear a couple of familiar voices. httpwww.bbc.co.ukiplayerepisodeb018wsfvCallKaye04012012Christina 2012-1-10 15:49:45 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#109183 We wish all our customers tutors and friends a merry Christmas and a happy healthy and prosperous new yearJoyeux No235lFrohe WeihnachtenFeliz NavidadBuon NataleNollaig chridheil huibh1089 108710881072769107910761085108010821086108422307358062455520048Feliz Natal 2011-12-25 12:33:18 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#108991 Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Style Definitions table.MsoNormalTable msostylenameTable Normal msotstylerowbandsize0 msotstylecolbandsize0 msostylenoshowyes msostyleparent msopaddingalt0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt msoparamargin0cm msoparamarginbottom.0001pt msopaginationwidoworphan fontsize10.0pt fontfamilyTimes New Roman msoansilanguage0400 msofareastlanguage0400 msobidilanguage0400 With thanks to Sheila who has sent us this French recipe it sounds delicious Its for Forgotten Chocolate Meringue Cookies especially light and airy after all the rich food of the festive season and Sheila says its very simple preparation time only 10 Minutes. Forgotten because you leave them in the oven and forget about them. Sounds like the perfect kind of cookie to me Biscuits oubli233s Meringues Rendement trois douzaines INGR201DIENTS 2 blancs ... 2011-12-20 16:05:38 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#108353 Due to things getting so busy with the Christmas party season we wont be able to yak at bia bistrot next week in the evenings unfortunately. This concerns the French session on Tuesday 13 December 67pm and the Spanish session on Wednesday 14 December 67pm. Both these sessions will take place just around the corner at Inca Restaurant 183 Bruntsfield Place EH10 4DG instead and we look forward to seeing you there. From January onwards we will be back at bia bistrot as normally. All other sessions will take place at their usual venues incl the morning sessions at bia bistrot.Directions to Inca Restaurant httpwww.incarestaurant.comContact.htm 2011-12-8 10:11:33 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#107937 I know I know Christmas gift ideas is what youre hearing everywhere this season. Well what can I say heres another one. Those of you who like me spend a fair bit of time on the bus every day and sometimes grab a Metro to pass the time will have seen the advert for language CDs and to Give the gift of language. No surprise here that I think language makes a very good gift indeed but even better if it includes fun company inspiring chat and a good cuppa Weve recently been contacted by someone who was looking to give their friend one of our cards for Christmas what a brilliant idea Each card costs 16330 and is valid for six sessions within the space of three months. They can be used either for six sessions at the same timevenue or spread out across different timesvenues of one language or even different languages altogether perfect for those polyglots and theres no need to book or register in advance. If its not convenient for you to pick up a card at one of our sessions just get in t... 2011-12-1 18:06:00 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#107798 Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1behaviorurlieooui Style Definitions table.MsoNormalTable msostylenameTable Normal msotstylerowbandsize0 msotstylecolbandsize0 msostylenoshowyes msostyleparent msopaddingalt0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt msoparamargin0cm msoparamarginbottom.0001pt msopaginationwidoworphan fontsize10.0pt fontfamilyTimes New Roman msoansilanguage0400 msofareastlanguage0400 msobidilanguage0400 With all the yakking in foreign languages weve been doing time does indeed fly. It might not quite feel like it yet but Christmas is coming closer and with it the Christmas break.Yakety Yak will take a little break over the holiday period as followsAll sessions will finish run up to 15 December 2011 inclusive. Most existing sessions will restart in the week beginning 9 January 2012 apart from French at Bia Bistrot. Both the ... 2011-11-29 16:25:29 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#107197 Elizabeth who is a regular at our German sessions would like to invite other German speakers or those with an interest in Germany to attend the German CircleDo you know about the Edinburgh German Circle Have a look at their website httpwww.spanglefish.comtheedinburghgermancircle. This winters session has already started and there have been 3 very interesting talks to date. Come along and give it a try.Klingt interessant oder Christina 2011-11-20 19:30:55 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#106966 Were right in the middle of the French Film Festival which will last until 6 December. While it might not be practical for most of us to go to London or Aberdeen to see films being screened there there are plenty to watch in Edinburgh Glasgow or Dundee too. All come with English subtitles so are perfect even if like me you think you might not be able to follow a film in French only. See you thereThe full programme can be found here httpfrenchfilmfestival.org.ukwpFor films screened at the Filmhouse in Edinburgh have a look here httpwww.filmhousecinema.comseasonsfrenchfilmfestival2011Christina 2011-11-16 11:52:43 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#105947 From next week starting on 10th November were going to have a new Spanish session on Thursday mornings 10.4511.45am at Hendersons 94 Hanover Street. Come along and yak with us You could even combine it with the existing session from 9.3010.30am at the same venue and enjoy two hours of Spanish conversation or just have a longer liein. Christina 2011-11-2 07:28:02 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#104912 Places to visit in Germany My husband and I had a great holiday in Germany in July visiting friends who live in a village near Darmstadt which itself is quite close to Frankfurt. Darmstadts attractions include wonderful art nouveau buildings and a rose garden. We also spent 7 nights at a familyrun hotel in Trier Hotel Petrisberg which I can definitely recommend. Trier is the oldest city in Germany with well preserved Roman baths an amphitheatre and a basilica as well as atmospheric wine bars and restaurants. The highlights of our trip included a delicious meal and wine tasting at the Von Nell vineyard and a guided tour in German by costumed guides at the Roman Gate. We each bought a tourist card for 3 days which gave reductions on entrance fees to the Roman sights and bus travel in the city. Germany is still a good value destination especially for eating out and going to tourist attractions. ... 2011-10-18 14:31:13 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#104446 Just a quick note to let you know that all Yakety Yak sessions will take place as normal during the school holidays next week. If you cant make it to Spain or France Italy Brazil... for the holidays come along for an hour or two of AlmostSpain France Italy Brazil you get the gist . Details of all times and venues under the respective tabs on the lefthand side.Christina 2011-10-11 21:50:04 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#104182 Heres an opportunity to practise your French and taste some excellent wines as well.Provenance Wines an off licence with a difference in Tollcross is running wine tastings in French onSunday 16th October at 12pmMonday 17th October at 67pmThere will be 6 wines for you to try along with some nibbles and the whole evening will be in French. If you are not sure if your French is good enough dont worry as Valerie who is French and runs Provenance Wines speaks perfect English.The tasting costs 16310 and if you would like to go along please phone Valerie after midday any day on 0131 229 0841 to book your place. Provenance Wines is at 39 Home Street Tollcross opposite the Cameo cinema. Le vin et le Francais splendideFiona 2011-10-8 15:54:22 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#103900 Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1behaviorurlieooui Style Definitions table.MsoNormalTable msostylenameTable Normal msotstylerowbandsize0 msotstylecolbandsize0 msostylenoshowyes msostyleparent msopaddingalt0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt msoparamargin0cm msoparamarginbottom.0001pt msopaginationwidoworphan fontsize10.0pt fontfamilyTimes New Roman msoansilanguage0400 msofareastlanguage0400 msobidilanguage0400 What a coincidence this morning in our German session at Hendersons we were talking about what its like to forget things in general and Alzheimers in particular I promised you Id write a blog about you didnt I and now I get to tell you about three events on Alzheimers disease run as part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival.What brings these events into the blog of a Language Cafe is not just that they sound very inte... 2011-10-4 19:14:40 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#103791 Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1behaviorurlieooui Style Definitions table.MsoNormalTable msostylenameTable Normal msotstylerowbandsize0 msotstylecolbandsize0 msostylenoshowyes msostyleparent msopaddingalt0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt msoparamargin0cm msoparamarginbottom.0001pt msopaginationwidoworphan fontsize10.0pt fontfamilyTimes New Roman msoansilanguage0400 msofareastlanguage0400 msobidilanguage0400 Besides yakking and meeting up with likeminded people which of course is the most fun as we all know there are many other ways to improve your foreign language skills. If you feel like some Spanish Portuguese or Russian at 2 oclock in the morning when most of your fellow yakkers are fast asleep and maybe dreaming in those languages or of a holiday abroad then there are various resources for improving your language skills available online. Th... 2011-10-3 15:10:32 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#102765 I have to admit I dont think Ill ever understand bank and other holidays in this country. There are just so many different ones and none of them seem to apply to everyone. This morning I was going to go to the swimming pool to get myself in the mood for the two French sessions at Hendersons when I noticed that Lothian Buses are running a Saturday schedule today. Would that mean the pool wouldnt be open according to a normal Monday schedule either I decided that an extra quarante minutes in bed would be a better preparation for French yakking than possibly standing in front of a closed pool.Anyway the point of this blog All our sessions today are taking place just like on any other Monday. Autumn holiday or not well be yakking awayChristina 2011-9-19 06:51:00 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#102643 Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1behaviorurlieooui Style Definitions table.MsoNormalTable msostylenameTable Normal msotstylerowbandsize0 msotstylecolbandsize0 msostylenoshowyes msostyleparent msopaddingalt0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt msoparamargin0cm msoparamarginbottom.0001pt msopaginationwidoworphan fontsize10.0pt fontfamilyTimes New Roman msoansilanguage0400 msofareastlanguage0400 msobidilanguage0400 September is an exciting months for us yakkers its a month of new beginnings with new sessions in new locations a couple of new tutors even a new language added to our portfolio though admittedly Gaelic itself is quite a bit older than Yakety Yak and most importantly new people deciding to brush up their language skills and joining us for a yak all over Edinburgh. A big welcome to all of you Likewise it is of course just as exciting ... 2011-9-16 17:30:58 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#101506 Summer seems to be finished and Edinburgh is getting back to normal after the Fringe which means its time to restart our evening sessions.VinCaffe and CaffeBar start again next week and bia bistrot sessions will start the week after week beginning 12 September. Hendersons evening sessions in Russian Chinese and Portuguese will start the week beginning 19 September.The website has all the details of times languages and locations but any questions please get in touch.Phone 07826 555134 or email mailyaketyyaklanguagecafe.co.uk Look forward to yakking with you soon.Fiona 2011-8-31 14:29:34 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#96233 Yakety Yak will continue over the summer although there will be fewer sessions as some of the cafes will be too noisy to yak in.All sessions continue as normal until the end of June and full details of summer sessions are now on the website. 2011-6-14 16:30:55 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#93770 You may have seen STVs programme The Hour yesterday and we were on itThanks to everyone who came along to moo cafeteria where we were filmed and especially those who were interviewed. If anyone missed the programme but would like to see the piece on Yakety Yak have a look at part 3 of the programme on this link httpyoutu.beWqIlGn7TUKg Fiona 2011-5-12 15:27:27 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#93523 Yakety Yak should be appearing on STVs The Hour this Wednesday 11th May from 56pm.You may know some of the people who are yakking in French or maybe some of the teachers. It was filmed last Wednesday 4th May at our French session in moo cafeteria. I was interviewed so I may make an appearance too although I dread to think what I might be yakking on aboutI will put a link on the website so that if you miss the live show you can watch it if you would like to.Fiona 2011-5-9 15:52:40 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#93149 Well today was the big day and STV came along to film our French session in moo cafeteria for their programme The Hour which is shown at 5pm on weekdays.I have never been involved in anything for television before so it was very interesting. The TV crew James and Mags brought along a very big camera and a very small monitor and that was it. Isnt technology amazing The 2 groups were filmed yakking and then 4 of us did short interviews. Claire one of the tutors also went over some French vocabulary so it will be interesting to see the feature when it appears. Thanks to everyone who came along and helped make it a lively morning. I hope we are all looking our best on telly We should be on The Hour sometime next week but I am not sure what day yet. As soon as I know I will update this blog.See you soon.Fiona 2011-5-4 15:44:09 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#92215 We are on holiday on the next 2 Mondays 25 April and 2 May but as our sessions are continuing as normal the other days you do not need to miss your weekly dose of yakking.In fact if you come to moo cafeteria in Canonmills on Wednesday 4 May for the French session you may even be filmed in the group for STVs The Hour shown on weekdays at 5pm.If you come along to this session you do not have to be part of the filming so dont let that put you off but it should be an interesting session with a film crew there doing a feature on Yakety Yak. So if you speak French come and join us in moo for the 1011am French session.See you there. 2011-4-21 15:11:28 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#91671 The Scotsman Yakety Yak Language Cafe was featured in the Scotsman today a 2 page spread which is superb. The photos were taken in eteaket in Frederick Street at a Spanish session a couple of weeks ago. See httpthescotsman.scotsman.comfeaturesChattingoveracuppa.6750893.jparticlepage1 if you would like to read the article. 2011-4-13 21:56:05 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#90168 Spanish Meal Thanks to everyone who came along on Wednesday night to La Tasca for the meal. It was a great night and we all yakked in Spanish superb I think we might have lapsed back into English towards the end of the evening but thats allowed. The Scotsman Still no news on when the article on Yakety Yak is going to be in. I will blog here when I hear anything. Easter Holidays Yakety Yak will be on holiday on Monday 25 April Easter Monday Monday 2 May Other than those dates all our sessions will continue as normal. Sorry if you yak with us on a Monday but join us another day for those 2 weeks if you can. 2011-3-25 15:41:47 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#89346 Spanish Meal To celebrate Yakety Yaks first birthday the Spanish tutors are organising a meal at a Spanish restaurant for all our Spanish yakkers. We are going to La Tasca in South Charlotte Street on Wednesday 23 March at 7.30. If you would like to come please let your tutor know write on the Forum page of this website or else email me on mailyaketyyaklanguagecafe.co.uk so that we get an idea of numbers expected. We may try and organise meals for other languages over the next few months. Article in The Scotsman A journalist and photographer from The Scotsman newspaper came along to Yakety Yak sessions last week and there will be a feature on us in the paper soon how exciting As soon as I know when it is due to appear I will post a blog here. 2011-3-16 14:07:42 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#87476 Hendersons Restaurant The sessions in Hendersons Restaurant in Hanover Street are going very well. We have plenty of space and peace and quiet to chat. A wee reminder that you have to order your coffee at the main counter on the way in so you may wish to arrive a few minutes early to get a drink before yakking begins Russian Unfortunately the number of yakkers in our Russian sessions remains fairly low. So the Thursday evening session at 7.30 in VinCaffe will continue but the Monday morning session in Le Marche Francais will stop on Monday 7 March. Hopefully everyone who wishes to yak with us in Russian will be able to come along to the evening session. See you soon. 2011-2-21 15:35:48 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#87241 2011-2-18 14:12:51 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#86406 French and Spanish Some of our sessions at eteaket are getting very popular which is great. However sometimes the groups have been too big for everyone to have a good yak. So starting from Monday 14 February we will have a couple of new sessions at Hendersons Restaurant in Hanover Street at the same time as the sessions in eteaket. I am sure most of you know Hendersons already their coffee is lovely and I hope this will make for a more satisfactory yakking experience So the sessions in Hendersons will be French Mondays 10.1511.15am Spanish Thursdays 9.3010.30amAll sessions in eteaket will continue but you will now have a choice of venues at the above times. Chinese eteaket has been pretty busy recently when we have been yakking in Chinese so we are moving the Chinese sessions to Hendersons in Hanover Street. We will have our own little alcove to yak in so it should be a lot quieter. I have also taken this opportunity to change the time to 67pm on Tuesdays as I believ... 2011-2-7 15:11:51 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#85413 I am always amazed at the interesting things our yakkers do when not yakking. Shiela who comes to Spanish and French currently has an exhibition of her painting at McNaughtans Bookshop in Haddington Place at the top of Leith Walk. The paintings are inspired by nature and gardens and the exhibition runs until 5 February 11am5pm TuesdaySaturday. Tom who comes to Spanish composed the music for The Okavango Macbeth the story of Macbeth played out in a troop of baboons in Botswana. This opera written by Alexander McCall Smith is at the Queens Hall Edinburgh for 2 nights in April. Sounds intriguing Finally one of our tutors Adrian writes a blog on life in Edinburgh. It is written in English and Spanish so it is good practice in reading Spanish with a translation just in case see httplivingedinburgh.blogspot.com Happy yakking and see you soon. 2011-1-25 14:43:59 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#84614 2011-1-14 14:29:36 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#83945 Happy New Year I hope you all have a good Christmas and new year and are enjoying fairly snowfree pavements for a while. We start yakking again in most cafes next week bia bistrot starts in the week beginning 17 January so come along and join us. We have a few new sessions Portuguese on Wednesday evenings Russian on Thursday evenings Spanish on Monday mornings French and Spanish for teenagers Happy yakking 2011-1-5 16:54:34 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#82960 Yakety Yak Language Cafe is now on holiday until January. Most of our conversation sessions will start again on Monday 10 January 2011 however the sessions in bia bistrot start a week later week beginning Monday 17 January. Most sessions will remain the same all details on the website. A few new additionsPortuguese we start Portuguese conversation on Wednesday 12 January in Valvona amp Crollas Multrees Walk. Russian we start an evening Russian session on Thursday 13 January in Valvona amp Crollas Multrees Walk. We are starting new conversation sessions for school pupils studying French or Spanish. Sessions will be in bia bistrot in Bruntsfield. Full details on the relevant language page of the website. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and all the best in the new year. See you in January. 2010-12-17 16:26:29 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#82887 2010-12-16 17:48:02 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#82592 A lot of the snow has now melted so hopefully it will be a bit easier to get out and about this week. So all our sessions will go ahead as planned. The sessions in both Valvona amp Crollas have finished for the year we restart there the week beginning 10 January 2011. Stay warm and hope to see some of you this week. 2010-12-15 12:55:24 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#82298 It is pretty cold out there but its warm in our cafes so all sessions will go ahead as normal. I know it is difficult or impossible for many of you to come along and join us at the moment so see you once the weather improves. Our sessions at Valvona amp Crollas VinCaffe and CaffeBar have now finished until January. All other venues continue until 17 December. We start back week beginning 10 January everywhere except bia bistrot in Bruntsfield where we start yakking again the week beginning 17 January. Thanks to those of you who are sliding along to join us despite the weather and see you soon. 2010-12-9 20:38:44 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#81570 Last updated 8.30pm Tuesday 7 December ALL SESSIONS ON WEDNESDAY WILL GO AHEAD. All sessions for the rest of the week should also go ahead. Thanks to yakkers and teachers for braving the snow to yak Also thanks to all our cafes for remaining open for us. Please check here or our Weather page this week before you slide along for a yak just in case Alternatively phone Fiona on 07826 555134 to check. 2010-11-30 15:53:23 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#80557 German at Falkos is getting very popular which is great. To make sure the groups do not get too big we will start another session at Falkos starting on Wednesday 24 November at 10.15 11.15am. So from Wednesday 24 November the sessions at Falkos will be 9 10 am 3 groups 10.15 11.15am 2 groups Come along and yak with us 2010-11-17 13:33:50 http://www.yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk/page16.htm#79886 In an email I sent out last week I said that the sessions for French Italian and German at Valvona amp Crolla in Elm Row are very quiet. This has prompted a few questions about the German sessions there maybe they are quiet because they are not shown on the website Good point in fact we do not have German in Elm Row we do have SPANISH which I did not mention. So for a quiet yak in French Thursdays Italian Wednesdays or Spanish Mondays why not pop along to Elm Row from 45pm. 2010-11-9 14:38:16