KomunIKON at the Polyglot Gathering

Polyglot Gathering in Prague 2024: Another Year of Exciting Games and Presentations from Language Enthusiasts from All Over the World.

author: Anna Kokotková

The year 2024 brought yet another thrilling Polyglot Gathering, this time we met in the enchanting city of Prague, Czech Republic. One of the largest events for language lovers and polyglots from all over the world happens annually in spring. At this year’s event, 735 polyglots from 71 countries met to share mutual passion for language.

Each year, Polyglot Gathering is loaded with engaging presentations, various fun language activities and talks. This year was no exception. Attendees had the chance to hear a multitude of inspiring presentations and to meet fellow language enthusiasts from around the world.

In addition to hearing so many wonderful presentations and the diverse linguistic content, we also immersed ourselves into the local culture. Prague, with its rich history and vibrant atmosphere, had a lot to offer. We had the opportunity to try local food and use the “street Czech” language that we picked up which added another layer to the whole experience.

The event is open for all levels, all you need is a love for languages. It provides everyone with the chance to practice their speaking skills and discover new methods of learning. Whether you are a professional teacher, you like to learn for fun, or if you are a complete beginner, everyone is welcome.

We had the opportunity to showcase our game, Ludikon, during the event. The passion for languages and the spirit of innovation have always been at the heart of KomunIKON which is reflected in Ludikon. This game allows us to communicate in a fun and intuitive way, using icons to convey meaning. Sharing our mission and vision with other language enthusiasts from around the world was truly amazing.

We introduced Ludikon to the participants, who were challenged to use their creativity to decode the icons. Each icon represented a specific word or phrase, designed to be internationally recognizable. This activity not only sparked creativity but also fostered a deeper understanding of visual language.

In the same festival, we also presented our project at the Networking Event and at the Polyglot Expo, with great interest of the participants.

The Polyglot Gathering was fun and full of enriching experiences, and we look forward to seeing everyone again next year!

For more information about the event and future editions, we highly recommend visiting Polyglot Gathering website or Facebook page.