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Most activities at VIRTLANTIS take place once a week. You'll find below some basic information about all of our current activities, including the start time and activity location. If you have any questions about an activity, simply contact the activity organizer or one of the following persons in-world or via e-mail. We're happy to help and hope to see you soon!
Contact Persons:
Kip Yellowjacket | kip@virtlantis.com
Abraxas McAndrews | abraxas@virtlantis.com
VIRTLANTIS Activity Calendar (Monday -> Sunday)
*Last Update: 27 March 2013
*Time Zone Converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
IMPORTANT: VIRTLANTIS Activities sometimes take place at different locations. Please contact the activity organizer in-world via private instant message (IM) or group chat if you cannot find the group. It is also a good idea to contact the activity organizer a couple of hours or a day before the activity starts to make sure he/she is able to do the activity. All of our activities are offered by volunteers and they sometimes need to cancel and/or have technical problems.
*We try to inform everyone of activity cancellations via the activity calendar, in-world group notice and/or on our Facebook group page. Please make sure you are in the 'UWA VIRTLANTIS' group and check the calendar before each activity! It's also a good idea to join us on Facebook. We often discuss activities there.
▼Second Life English Book Club!▼
Join Lynne, from the Learn English Network, to relax, drink a cup of virtual coffee together and read out loud, from a selected book, at VIRTLANTIS. Feedback is given on pronunciation, and often intonation. This is an informal activity, not a lesson. Everyone is welcome!
When?: 1:30am Second Life Time (Seattle, USA)
Time Converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
Where?: Sanctum Tower @ VIRTLANTIS (Paradise Island)
Teleport Link (SLurl):
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/VIRTLANTIS%20Community/13/120/201
Activity Organizer(s): Lynne (YT Upsilon)
*Please check the activity calendar here or in-world before coming to the activity to make sure it has not been canceled.
▼ESL Drama in Virtual Worlds!▼
Every week we meet up at Lynne's space in VIRTLANTIS and act our little virtual socks off. Sometimes we film the results and post them on the LEN YouTube channel. We won't just be talking about what something is or does, often we'll be doing it. This is an informal activity, not a lesson. Everyone is welcome!
When?: 3:00am Second Life Time (Seattle, USA)
Time Converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
Where?: Sanctum Tower @ VIRTLANTIS (Paradise Island)
Teleport Link (SLurl):
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/VIRTLANTIS%20Community/13/120/201
Activity Organizer(s): Lynne (YT Upsilon)
*Please check the activity calendar here or in-world before coming to the activity to make sure it has not been canceled.
▼Arabic for Beginners!▼
Want to learn Arabic? This is an informal and relaxing activity for learning the basics of the Arabic language. This is an informal and relaxing activity, not a lesson. Everyone is welcome!
Level: Beginner
IMPORTANT: This activity is currently 'on hold'. In other words, it is NOT taking place. Please contact the activity organizer to let her know you are interested. Thanks!
When?: 4am Second Life Time (Seattle, USA)
Time Converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
Where?: Salam سلام @ VIRTLANTIS (Paradise Island)
Teleport Link (SLurl):
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/VIRTLANTIS%20Community/40/190/21
Activity Organizer(s): TG Martian
*Please check the activity calendar here or in-world before coming to the activity to make sure it has not been canceled.
▼English Tea With Lemon!▼
Come practice English in a playful way. It's time for Tea With Lemon! We practice making conversation in a variety of ways and play games, too! This is an informal and relaxing activity, not a lesson. Everyone is welcome!
Level: Pre-Intermediate to Advanced
When?: 10am Second Life Time (Seattle, USA)
Time Converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
Where?: Soft Embers @ VIRTLANTIS (Knowingly)
Teleport Link (SLurl):
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Knowingly/30/198/22
Activity Organizer(s): Alalina Resident
*Please check the activity calendar here or in-world before coming to the activity to make sure it has not been canceled.
▼TOEFL Study!▼
Come prepare for the Test Of English as a Foreign Language or TOEFL, a test of an individual's ability to use and understand English in an academic setting. This is an activity for upper-intermediate to advanced level learners. It is an informal and relaxing activity, not a lesson. Everyone is welcome!
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
When?: 11am Second Life Time (Seattle, USA)
Time Converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
Where?: Rose Garden @ VIRTLANTIS (Knowingly)
Teleport Link (SLurl):
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Knowingly/156/27/32
Activity Organizer(s): Demure Inaka
*Please check the activity calendar here or in-world before coming to the activity to make sure it has not been canceled.
▼Basic German!▼
Want to learn German? This is an informal and relaxing activity for learning the basics of the German language. Everyone is welcome!
Level: Beginner to Pre-Intermediate
When?: Noon Second Life Time (Seattle, USA)
Time Converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
Where?: Yellowjacket Hive @ VIRTLANTIS (Knowingly)
Teleport Link (SLurl):
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Knowingly/227/77/41
Activity Organizer(s): Kip Yellowjacket, Abraxas McAndrews, Almut Brunswick
*Please check the activity calendar here or in-world before coming to the activity to make sure it has not been canceled.
▼English Scrabble!▼
Practice your English and play the popular Scrabble word game at the same time. It's a fun way to make small talk and practice using English vocabulary. This is an informal and relaxing activity, not a lesson. Everyone is welcome!
When?: 12:30pm Second Life Time (Seattle, USA)
IMPORTANT: Please try to come to this activity 10 minutes before it starts - at 12:20pm Second Life Time.
Time Converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
Where?: Sandy Patch @ Edunation
Teleport Link (SLurl):
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/EduNation%20III/212/50/24
Activity Organizer(s): Alf Septimus
*Please check the activity calendar here or in-world before coming to the activity to make sure it has not been canceled.
▼Twisted English Stories!▼
This is an opportunity to practice speaking, pronunciation and learn how to deal with mysterious short stories. This is an informal and relaxing activity, not a lesson. Everyone is welcome!
Level: Pre-Intermediate to Advanced
When?: 3am Second Life Time (Seattle, USA)
Time Converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
Where?: This activity takes place at different locations. Please have a look at the activity description in our activity calendar and/or contact the activity organizer in-world and ask for a teleport.
Activity Organizer(s): Jeff Hema
*Please check the activity calendar here or in-world before coming to the activity to make sure it has not been canceled.
▼Tea Time!▼
We respectfully discuss a wide range of topics using random conversation stimulators. Participants can expect some friendly correction of 'mistakes' (via local chat) unless not desired and are welcome to suggest their own conversation topics. This is an informal and relaxing activity, not a lesson. Everyone is welcome!
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
When?: Noon Second Life Time (Seattle, USA)
Time Converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
Where?: Tea Leaves @ VIRTLANTIS (Paradise Island)
Teleport Link (SLurl):
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/VIRTLANTIS%20Community/34/60/22
Activity Organizer(s): Kip Yellowjacket
*Please check the activity calendar here or in-world before coming to the activity to make sure it has not been canceled.
▼Catalan Language & Culture!▼
Interested in learning more about the Catalan language or culture? Our discussions are in English. Please feel free to bring your own questions. This is an informal and relaxing activity, not a lesson. Everyone is welcome!
Level: Beginner
IMPORTANT: Please contact the activity organizer before coming to this activity to let her know you are interested. She will NOT be at the activity location unless someone expresses interest in the activity. Thank you!
When?: Noon Second Life Time (Seattle, USA)
Time Converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
Where?: Soft Pillows @ VIRTLANTIS (Paradise Island)
Teleport Link (SLurl):
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/VIRTLANTIS%20Community/245/193/21
Activity Organizer(s): Xirana Oximoxi
*Please check the activity calendar here or in-world before coming to the activity to make sure it has not been canceled.
▼Back to English Basics! ▼
Want to learn English? This is an informal and relaxing activity for learning the basics of the English language. Everyone is welcome!
Level: Pre-Intermediate to Intermediate
When?: 4am Second Life Time (Seattle, USA)
Time Converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
Where?: Sanctum Tower @ VIRTLANTIS (Paradise Island)
Teleport Link (SLurl):
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/VIRTLANTIS%20Community/13/120/201
Activity Organizer(s): Lynne (YT Upsilon)
*Please check the activity calendar here or in-world before coming to the activity to make sure it has not been canceled.
▼English for Beginners!▼
This is an activity for learning the basics of the English language. Participants should already speak a little bit of English. Everyone is welcome!
Level: Pre-Intermediate
When?: 10am Second Life Time (Seattle, USA)
Time Converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
Where?: Rose Garden @ VIRTLANTIS (Knowingly)
Teleport Link (SLurl):
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Knowingly/156/27/32
Activity Organizer(s): Demure Inaka
*Please check the activity calendar here or in-world before coming to the activity to make sure it has not been canceled.
▼English with Wlodek Barbosa!▼
This is a series of discussion meetings about English as a Foreign Language (EFL) from the perspective of the learner/student. We talk about any topic of interest to VIRTLANTIS EFL learners, including: pronunciation (phonetics), spelling (orthography), vocabulary (lexis), grammar (syntax), word formation, and more! This is an informal and relaxing activity, not a lesson. Everyone is welcome!
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
When?: Noon Second Life Time (Seattle, USA)
Time Converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
Where?: Wlodek's Launchroom @ VIRTLANTIS (Knowingly)
Teleport Link (SLurl):
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Knowingly/193/235/22
Activity Organizer(s): Wlodek Barbosa
*Please check the activity calendar here or in-world before coming to the activity to make sure it has not been canceled.
▼L'usage du français!▼
Do you already speak some French and want to practice? We practice by reading different kinds of texts and discussing them. This is an informal and relaxing activity, not a lesson. Please contact the activity organizer before coming to this activity and let her know you are interested. Thanks!
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
When?: 1pm Second Life Time (Seattle, USA)
Time Converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
Where?: Soft Pillows @ VIRTLANTIS (Paradise)
Teleport Link (SLurl):
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/VIRTLANTIS%20Community/246/199/21
Activity Organizer(s): Annette Fang
*Please check the activity calendar here or in-world before coming to the activity to make sure it has not been canceled.
▼Twisted English Stories!▼
This is an opportunity to practice speaking, pronunciation and learn how to deal with mysterious short stories. This is an informal and relaxing activity, not a lesson. Everyone is welcome!
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
When?: 3am Second Life Time (Seattle, USA)
Time Converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
Where?: This activity takes place at different locations. Please have a look at the activity description in our activity calendar and/or contact the activity organizer in-world and ask for a teleport.
Activity Organizer(s): Jeff Hema
*Please check the activity calendar here or in-world before coming to the activity to make sure it has not been canceled.
▼Spanish Chat!▼
Do you already speak some Spanish and want to practice? We make small talk, practice reading different kinds of texts, watch videos, visit in-world locations related to the Spanish language, and more! This is an informal and relaxing activity, not a lesson. Everyone is welcome!
Level: Beginner to Pre-Intermediate
When?: 8:30am Second Life Time (Seattle, USA)
Time Converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
Where?: Soft Pillows @ VIRTLANTIS (Paradise Island)
Teleport Link (SLurl):
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/VIRTLANTIS%20Community/246/199/21
Activity Organizer(s): javienglish84 Resident (Javi)
*Please check the activity calendar here or in-world before coming to the activity to make sure it has not been canceled.
▼Intermediate French!▼
Want to speak French? This is an informal activity for practicing conversation in French. Everyone is welcome!
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
When?: Noon Second Life Time (Seattle, USA)
Time Converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
Where?: Salam سلام @ VIRTLANTIS (Paradise Island)
Teleport Link (SLurl):
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/VIRTLANTIS%20Community/40/190/21
Activity Organizer(s): Elinor Minotaur, Xirana Oximoxi, CEM Clary
*Please check the activity calendar here or in-world before coming to the activity to make sure it has not been canceled.
▼Polish Language & Culture!▼
Interested in learning more about the Polish language or culture? Our discussions are in English. Please feel free to bring your own questions. This is an informal and relaxing activity, not a lesson. Everyone is welcome!
Level: Beginner to Advanced
When?: 1pm Second Life Time (Seattle, USA)
Time Converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
Where?: Rose Garden @ VIRTLANTIS (Knowingly)
Teleport Link (SLurl):
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Knowingly/156/27/32
Activity Organizer(s): Dex Euromat
*Please check the activity calendar here or in-world before coming to the activity to make sure it has not been canceled.
▼Virtual World Adventures! (English)▼
Come practice your English listening skills, communication skills as well as your walking in a straight line skills. :) Wear comfy shoes, as we will be walking around. We usually use voice, so have your mic with you. This is an informal and relaxing activity, not a lesson. Everyone is welcome!
*On the last Friday of each month, we will meet at the Wet Whistle in VIRTLANTIS to chat about our adventures, or shoes, and to swap photos/stories. Everyone is welcome, whether you've been adventuring with us, or not.
When?: 1:30am Second Life Time (Seattle, USA)
Time Converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
Where?: Sanctum Tower @ VIRTLANTIS (Paradise Island)
Teleport Link (SLurl):
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/VIRTLANTIS%20Community/13/120/201
Activity Organizer(s): Lynne (YT Upsilon)
*Please check the activity calendar here or in-world before coming to the activity to make sure it has not been canceled.
▼Chinese Language & Culture!▼
Interested in learning more about the Chinese language or culture? Our discussions are in English. Please feel free to bring your own questions. This is an informal and relaxing activity, not a lesson. Everyone is welcome!
Level: Beginner to Advanced
When?: 7am Second Life Time (Seattle, USA)
Time Converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
Where?: Rose Garden @ VIRTLANTIS (Knowingly)
Teleport Link (SLurl):
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Knowingly/156/27/32
Activity Organizer(s): Leee Megadon, Wei Gears
*Please check the activity calendar here or in-world before coming to the activity to make sure it has not been canceled.
▼Russian Language & Culture!▼
Interested in learning more about the Russian language or culture? Our discussions are in English. Please feel free to bring your own questions. This is an informal and relaxing activity, not a lesson. Everyone is welcome!
Level: Beginner to Advanced
IMPORTANT: Please contact the activity organizer before coming to this activity to let him know you are interested. He will NOT be at the activity location unless someone expresses interest in the activity. Thank you!
When?: 11am Second Life Time (Seattle, USA)
Time Converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
Where?: Soft Pillows @ VIRTLANTIS (Paradise Island)
Teleport Link (SLurl):
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/VIRTLANTIS%20Community/246/198/21
Activity Organizer(s): Sergio (sergio0sergio.writer)
*Please check the activity calendar here or in-world before coming to the activity to make sure it has not been canceled.
▼Rez English!▼
We practice English by making conversation and building grammatically correct sentences using a variety of so-called 'conversation stimulators' which are 'rezzed' (made to appear) with a holodeck or mini-rezzer. This is an informal and relaxing activity, not a lesson. Everyone is welcome!
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
When?: Noon Second Life Time (Seattle, USA)
Time Converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
Where?: Tea Leaves @ VIRTLANTIS (Paradise Island)
Teleport Link (SLurl):
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/VIRTLANTIS%20Community/34/60/22
Activity Organizer(s): Kip Yellowjacket
*Please check the activity calendar here or in-world before coming to the activity to make sure it has not been canceled.
▼Spanish for Beginners!▼
Want to learn Spanish? This is an informal and relaxing activity for learning the basics of the Spanish language. Everyone is welcome!
Level: Beginner to Pre-Intermediate
When?: 2am Second Life Time (Seattle, USA)
Time Converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
Where?: Soft Embers @ VIRTLANTIS (Knowingly)
Teleport Link (SLurl):
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Knowingly/30/198/22
Activity Organizer(s): Tuanjana Resident
*Please check the activity calendar here or in-world before coming to the activity to make sure it has not been canceled.
▼Spanish Chat!▼
Do you already speak some Spanish and want to practice? We make small talk, practice reading different kinds of texts, watch videos, visit in-world locations related to the Spanish language, and more! This is an informal and relaxing activity, not a lesson. Everyone is welcome!
Level: Pre-Intermediate to Advanced
When?: 3am Second Life Time (Seattle, USA)
Time Converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
Where?: Soft Embers @ VIRTLANTIS (Knowingly)
Teleport Link (SLurl):
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Knowingly/30/198/22
Activity Organizer(s): Tuanjana Resident
*Please check the activity calendar here or in-world before coming to the activity to make sure it has not been canceled.
▼French for Beginners!▼
Want to learn French? This is an informal and relaxing activity for learning the basics of the French language. Everyone is welcome!
Level: Beginner to Pre-Intermediate
When?: 4am Second Life Time (Seattle, USA)
Time Converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
Where?: Rose Garden @ VIRTLANTIS (Knowingly)
Teleport Link (SLurl):
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Knowingly/156/27/32
Activity Organizer(s): CEM Clary
*Please check the activity calendar here or in-world before coming to the activity to make sure it has not been canceled.
▼English News Clips!▼
We read news clips in English and respectfully discuss them. This is an informal and relaxing activity, not a lesson. Everyone is welcome!
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
When?: 7am Second Life Time (Seattle, USA)
Time Converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
Where?: Sunny Bay @ VIRTLANTIS (Paradise Island)
Teleport Link (SLurl):
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/VIRTLANTIS%20Community/190/202/21
Activity Organizer(s): Shiaida Palianta, Leee Megadon, Numa Herbst, Kip Yellowjacket
*Please check the activity calendar here or in-world before coming to the activity to make sure it has not been canceled.
▼English Pronunciation Help!▼
A special time for asking questions about English pronunciation and phonetics. This is an informal and relaxing activity, not a lesson. Everyone is welcome!
Level: Pre-Intermediate to Advanced
When?: 4am Second Life Time (Seattle, USA)
Time Converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
Where?: Wlodek's Launchroom @ VIRTLANTIS (Knowingly)
Teleport Link (SLurl):
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Knowingly/192/235/22
Activity Organizer(s): Wlodek Barbosa
*Please check the activity calendar here or in-world before coming to the activity to make sure it has not been canceled.
▼Malay Culture & Language▼
Interested in learning more about Malaysian language or culture? Our discussions are in English. Please feel free to bring your own questions. This is an informal and relaxing activity, not a lesson. Everyone is welcome!
Level: Beginner to Advanced
When?: 8:30am Second Life Time (Seattle, USA)
Time Converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
Where?: Soft Embers @ VIRTLANTIS (Knowingly)
Teleport Link (SLurl):
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Knowingly/30/198/22
Activity Organizer(s): Radz Cifuentes
*Please check the activity calendar here or in-world before coming to the activity to make sure it has not been canceled.
▼Conversational English!▼
Do you want to speak English more confidently? If so, this activity is for you. We practice spoken English by encouraging everybody to talk instead of type. This is an informal and relaxing activity, not a lesson. Everyone is welcome!
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
When?: 11am Second Life Time (Seattle, USA)
Time Converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
Where?: Tea Leaves @ VIRTLANTIS (Paradise Island)
Teleport Link (SLurl):
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/VIRTLANTIS%20Community/34/60/22
Activity Organizer(s): Jazzy Ansia (Jazzy Kahn)
*Please check the activity calendar here or in-world before coming to the activity to make sure it has not been canceled.
▼Movie Night!▼ - Starts on the 17th of March, 2013!
Come watch a movie and chat with your friends! A surprise 'film' will be chosen each week by one of the activity organizers at VIRTLANTIS. This activity will not have an 'activity organizer'. It is simply a chance to hang out with friends and watch a film. This is a 'chat only' activity - voice will be disabled. Everyone is welcome! Bring your own popcorn! ;)
When?: Noon Second Life Time (Seattle, USA)
Time Converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
IMPORTANT: The film/video will be ready to watch at 12:15. Please try to arrive on time. Simply click the media prim at the activity location and make sure to use a prim media compatible viewer such as the Second Life Viewer or Firestorm.
Where?: Tea Leaves @ VIRTLANTIS (Paradise Island)
Teleport Link (SLurl):
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/VIRTLANTIS%20Community/34/60/22
Activity Organizer(s): N/A
IMPORTANT: VIRTLANTIS Activities sometimes take place at different locations. Please contact the activity organizer in-world via private instant message (IM) or group chat if you cannot find the group. It is also a good idea to contact the activity organizer a couple of hours or a day before the activity starts to make sure he/she is able to do the activity. All of our activities are offered by volunteers and they sometimes need to cancel and/or have technical problems.
*We try to inform everyone of activity cancellations via the activity calendar, in-world group notice and/or on our Facebook group page. Please make sure you are in the 'UWA VIRTLANTIS' group and check the calendar before each activity! It's also a good idea to join us on Facebook. We often discuss activities there.
*Time Zone Converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
