Past Events
CML Events in Pictures
Deux Fleuves, One Dialogue: Celebrating Franco-Singaporean connections
On Friday 17 of October, the French Coordinators from the Centre for Modern Languages (CML) had the honour to offer Melisa Teo’s book, Deux Fleuves, Two Rivers, to the Arts, Media and Design Library of Nanyang Technological.
In this remarkable artistic book, a copy which was presented to the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, during his state visit to Singapore in celebration of the 60ᵗʰ anniversary of the Republic of Singapore, Melisa Teo, a Singaporean photographer based in France, draws a poetic connection between the Singapore River and the Seine, symbolising the dialogue between two nations and cultures that continue to inspire one another.
NTU University Librarian, Ms. Caroline Pang, and her team, James Wong, Senior Librarian and Temi, the robot librarian, were truly grateful and appreciative to receive this rare edition and joined the French Coordinators in thanking the French Embassy in Singapore for its donation.
Photo Credit: Nurhaziqah Binte Ismail
CML Welcomes the Portuguese Ambassador to NTU
On Thursday, 9 October 2025, the Portuguese Ambassador to Singapore, Dr. Carlos Pires, and the Deputy Head of Mission at the Portuguese Embassy, Drª Rita Mota Nogueira, were warmly received at the Centre for Modern Languages (CML), Nanyang Technological University (NTU). The visit centred on discussions regarding the upcoming launch of the Portuguese language module, which CML is preparing to add to its expanding portfolio of foreign language offerings.
The Dean of the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CoHASS), Professor Jon Wilson, the Director of CML, Mr. Jean-François Noël Ghesquière, and Ms. Estelle Bech, Interim Coordinator for Portuguese at CML, participated in the meeting. The visit concluded with a tour of NTU teaching facilities. The Ambassador and the Deputy Head of Mission expressed strong interest in the initiative and conveyed their enthusiasm for fostering closer academic ties between CML and Portuguese institutions
An Exclusive Exchange with the French Ambassador to Singapore
On October 10th, 2025, the coordinators of the French module from the Centre for Modern Languages (CML) had the honour of being invited to a private reception hosted by the Ambassador of France to Singapore, his Excellency Stephen Marchisio.
During the event, the Director of CML addressed key issues concerning the current landscape and future direction of foreign language education at NTU. Following this initial overview, the Lead French Language Coordinator presented recent developments in the French programme at the Centre for Modern Languages.
The French module at CML is deeply grateful for the opportunity given to meet with his Excellency and would like to sincerely thank Mme Camille Bruni and her dedicated team in organising this meeting.
Celebrating 60 Years of Friendship Between France and Singapore at Lee Wee Nam Library!
Date: 8 October 2025
Time 2:30pm
Public: current students, staff, public
Organised by : French Department, Estelle and Jean ( [email protected] and [email protected] )
To mark the 60ᵗʰ anniversary of the Republic of Singapore, the French Department at NTU was honoured to receive a memorable commemorative book from the Embassy of France in Singapore.
The publication highlights the deep and lasting ties—economic, political, cultural, and historical—that have connected France and Singapore since the founding of the Republic.
It also shines a light on NTU’s active and essential role in fostering educational cooperation between the two nations.
To make this unique work accessible to the wider NTU community, the French Department at CML offered a copy to be part of the collection at the Lee Wee Nam Libray. Ms Caroline Pang, University Librarian and Ms Wendy Ong, Head, Collection Development and Finance, were there to receive the limited edition book.
We sincerely thank the French Embassy for this symbolic and meaningful gift, celebrating our shared friendship, and the library team for their warm and enthusiastic welcome.
SPANISH CULTURE EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING!
On Tuesday, 4th March 2025, the Spanish Department organised a Group Food Outing to Eduardo’s Spanish Place to provide an experiential learning opportunity for our Level 2 students. They had the chance to order food in Spanish and practise their language skills in a real-world setting, making the experience both immersive and rewarding.
Students savoured the rich flavours of Spanish cuisine while bonding and socialising outside the classroom, strengthening our sense of community.
Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the delicious dishes we tried! Among the favourites were:
- 🥘 Paella – a traditional Spanish rice dish
- 🥔 Tortilla de Patatas – a classic Spanish omelette made with potatoes and onions, perfectly cooked and deeply satisfying
- 🍫 Churros con Chocolate – a sweet treat to end the meal, with crispy churros served alongside thick, rich chocolate
We hope this outing not only broadened our students’ culinary horizons but also created a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere to connect with peers.
A big thank you to everyone who joined – we look forward to sharing more unforgettable experiences together.
CML hosted American exchange students at National Chengchi University,Taiwan
We were honoured to host American exchange students at National Chengchi University in Taiwan, representing a diverse range of universities, including University of Minnesota, University of Washington, Brigham Young University, Hunter College of City University of New York, San Francisco State University, and University of North Georgia. As a key initiative for advancing Chinese language education in the U.S., the Program plays a vital role in cultivating globally competent individuals with advanced proficiency in Chinese. This event, hosted at Centre for Modern Languages, NTU, highlighted our dedication to fostering global connections and facilitating meaningful cultural and academic exchanges. It provided a valuable platform for students and educators to connect and collaborate, underscoring the importance of global partnerships in advancing language learning and cultural understanding.
Reflecting on my experience interacting with the Nanda students, I found it to be a truly enjoyable and enriching experience. Everyone was eager to share their ideas and engage in friendly conversations, which made the atmosphere welcoming and open.
US Student
It was an enriching experience to connect with them and share perspectives. I was able to understand what their university experience in America is really like—and it’s not all about the frat houses like I’ve seen in movies! I also shocked that some of the students even had a Taiwanese accent, which goes to show how our direct environment influences the way we pick up languages for the first time. Events like this foster mutual understanding and helps to convince others that Singapore does not only consist of Changi airport and not everyone is a Crazy Rich Asian. I look forward to future opportunities to collaborate and contribute.
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