54th Meeting and Conference Day 54. srečanje in javni posvet Monolingual testing in a multilingual reality? Language ideologies and their influence on language testing Enojezično testiranje v večjezični resničnosti? Jezikovne ideologije in njihov vpliv na jezikovno testiranje
Ljubljana, 6–8 November 2019 Ljubljana, 6.–8. november 2019
PRACTICAL INFORMATION PRAKTIČNE INFORMACIJE
Host: University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Arts, Centre for Slovene as a Second and Foreign Language Gostitelj: Univerza v Ljubljani, Filozofska fakulteta, Center za slovenščino kot drugi in tuji jezik https://centerslo.si Content
Dobrodošli!...... 3
ARRANGEMENTS TROUGH AN AGENCY...... 3
INDIVIDUAL ARRANGEMENTS...... 4 Getting to Ljubljana...... 4 Accommodation...... 6 Getting around Ljubljana...... 9
INFORMATION ABOUT THE CONFERENCE...... 10 Contribution...... 10 Venue...... 10 Pocket Slovene: mini language course...... 11 Social events...... 12 Evening city walk...... 12 Conference dinner...... 13
USEFUL INFORMATION...... 14 About Ljubljana and Slovenia...... 14 What to see...... 15 In Ljubljana...... 15 In Slovenia...... 16 Food and drink...... 17 Learning Slovene...... 18
CONTACTS...... 19 Centre for Slovene contact information...... 19 ALTE contacts...... 19
2 Dobrodošli! Ljubljana is the political, scientific, economic and cultural centre of Slovenia. It has a great geographical position as it lies not only at the of important thoroughfares but it also represents the border between the Alpine world crossroads to the north and the Mediterranean world to the south. Consequently, it is possible to leave Ljubljana by car and within an hour reach the peaks of the Alps, ski resorts, or the shore of the Adriatic Sea.
ARRANGEMENTS TROUGH AN AGENCY The Nomago travel agency can arrange everything for you – from plane tickets, hotel rooms, and airport transfers to car rental, and trips around Slovenia.
More information: https://potovanja.nomago.si, NOMAGO.docx
Contacts: E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: +386 1 431 77 00; +386 1 431 77 77
3 INDIVIDUAL ARRANGEMENTS Getting to Ljubljana
By plane Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport is located 26 kilometres from Ljubljana (20 minutes by road).
Flight information: www.fraport-slovenija.si
Transfers to/from the Ljubljana airport Shuttle transfers • GoOpti: 5% discount with code RFLIHJQG81T4 (http://goop.tl/vsmk0) • Markun Shuttle: €8 per person in one direction (www.markun-shuttle.com) • MNJ Shuttle (https://www.mnj.si) • Nomago (https://shuttle.nomago.si, NOMAGO.docx) • ZUP prevozi (www.zup-prevozi.eu)
Bus A regular bus route from the airport to the Ljubljana Central Bus Station (bus stop no. 28) goes every hour 5:00–20:00, price: €4.10.
More information: www.ap-ljubljana.si
Taxi Taxi services are available in front of the airport; a ride costs from €20 to €45; enquire about the fare before the ride. Charges are lower when taxis are booked by phone.
Other airports within reasonable distance to Ljubljana Several airports within reasonable distance to Ljubljana are served by low-fare carriers: • Klagenfurt, Austria: 85 km • Trieste, Italy: 130 km • Zagreb, Croatia: 140 km • Graz, Austria: 187 km • Venice, Italy: 230 km
Transfers to/from other airports Shuttle transfers • Flixbus: from major airports (https://global.flixbus.com) • GoOpti: from major airports (5% discount with code RFLIHJQG81T4; http://goop.tl/vsmk0) • Nomago: from Venice, Treviso, and Trieste airports (https://shuttle.nomago.si, NOMAGO.docx)
4 By car Ljubljana is located at the crossroads of Slovenia’s most important road routes. Motorway access from any of the neighbouring countries is very easy. In order to drive on Slovene motorways and expressways you need a road tax vignette (a one-week “sticker” is €15).
More information: www.dars.si
By train The Ljubljana Railway Station is Slovenia’s main railway station. It connects Ljubljana to Trieste, Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, Prague, Vienna, Graz, Budapest, Zagreb, and Belgrade.
More information: www.slo-zeleznice.si
By bus Regular buses The Ljubljana Bus Station has regular services to all of Slovenia’s neighbouring countries and the most popular tourist destinations within the country. European cities served by direct bus routes from Ljubljana: Trieste, Venice, Florence, Milan, Klagenfurt, Vienna, Munich, Dortmund, Paris, Budapest, Zagreb, Sarajevo, Belgrade, Niš, Sofia.
More information: www.ap-ljubljana.si
Bus transfers from major European cities • Flixbus (https://global.flixbus.com) • GoOpti (5% discount with code RFLIHJQG81T4; http://goop.tl/vsmk0) • Nomago (https://shuttle.nomago.si, NOMAGO.docx)
5 Accommodation You can find many different types of accommodations in Ljubljana: • Hotels, hostels, campsites, apartments, etc.: www.visitljubljana.com • Short term house rental: www.airbnb.com • Apartments for rent: www.realestate-slovenia.info • Housing platform for exchange students: www.housinganywhere.com • Homestay accommodation: www.homestaybooking.com
Please note: accommodation prices exclude Ljubljana city tax (€3.13 per night per person).
Special offers Some accommodation providers in the city centre offer special prices for conference attendees.
InterContinental Celica Lev
City Park
Slon Union
Emonec Atticus
Hiša pod gradom
Mrak
Hostel Celica, Metelkova ulica 8 (www.hostelcelica.com) Spend the night behind bars. Twenty former prison cells have been converted into unique artistic hostel rooms, each and every one of them with a specific story and an amazing concept. Hostel Celica is more than a Ljubljana hostel – it’s a city attraction.
Walking distance to the venue: 1.400 m; city bus: nr. 2.
Prices (without discount): • Cell; 2–3 beds: €22–26 • Room; 3–5 beds: €21–23 • Dormitory; 7–12 beds: €17–20
Reservations: [email protected], 20% discount on accommodation with booking reference ALTELJ. 6 Apartments Hiša pod gradom, Streliška ulica 10 (www.hisapodgradom.si), **** Fully furnished apartments in an old historical house located just under the Ljubljana Castle, providing you everything you need for a carefree stay.
Walking distance to the venue: 350 m.
Reservations: [email protected], 10% discount on accommodation, 10% discount on food and drinks in the restaurant Hiša pod gradom with ALTE nametag.
Bed & Breakfast B&B Atticus, Poljanska cesta 6 (www.atticus.si), *** Walking distance to the venue: 200 m.
Reservations: [email protected], 15% discount on accommodation with booking reference ALTELJ.
B&B Hotel Ljubljana Park, Tabor 9 (www.hotelpark.si) Walking distance to the venue: 500 m.
Prices (including breakfast): • Superior, single use: €80 • Superior, double use: €90
Reservations (by 1 September 2019): [email protected], booking reference: ALTELJ.
Hotels Hotel Emonec, Wolfova ulica 12 (www.hotel-emonec.com), *** Walking distance to the venue: 550 m; you can also take Kavalir.
Prices (including breakfast): • Single bed: €55–60 • Double bed: €65–72
Reservations: [email protected], booking reference: Alte konferenca.
City Hotel Ljubljana, Dalmatinova 15 (www.cityhotel.si), *** Walking distance to the venue: 400 m.
Prices (including breakfast): • Standard, singe use: €65 • Comfort, single use: €75 € • Extra charge for double use: €10
Reservations (by 10 October 2019): www.cityhotel.si.
7 Hotel Lev, Vošnjakova ulica 1 (https://www.union-hotels.eu/en/hotel-lev/), **** Walking distance to the venue: 1.000 m; city bus: nr. 2, 13 or 20.
Prices (including buffet-style breakfast): • Premier, single use: €65 • Premier, double use: €75
More information: ALTE-LEV.pdf
Reservations (by 6 September 2019): https://reservations.travelclick.com.
Hotel Mrak, Rimska cesta 4 (https://hotelmrak.si), *** Walking distance to the venue: 1.100 m; city bus: nr. 2.
Prices: • Double room for single use: €70 • Double room: €88
Reservations (by 1 September 2019): [email protected] (application form, credit card authorisation).
Best Western Premier Hotel Slon, Slovenska Cesta 34 (www.hotelslon.com), **** Walking distance to the venue: 700 m; city bus: nr. 2, 13 or 20; you can also take Kavalir.
Prices (including breakfast): • Economy: €94 per person • Comfort: €106 per person • Comfort: €116 for 2 people
Reservations: https://reservations.travelclick.com, booking reference: ALTELJ.
Grand hotel Union, Miklošičeva cesta 1 (www.union-hotels.eu), **** Walking distance to the venue: 600 m; you can also take Kavalir.
Prices (including buffet-style breakfast): • Comfort, single use: €130 • Comfort, double use: €145
More information: ALTE-GHU.pdf
Reservations (by 6 September 2019): https://reservations.travelclick.com.
InterContinental Hotel Ljubljana, Slovenska cesta 59 (https://www.intercontinental.com), ***** Walking distance to the venue: 1.000 m; city bus: nr. 2, 13 or 20.
Price (including breakfast): €150
Reservations (by 4 September 2019): [email protected], booking reference: FiloBooking-L9O.
8 Getting around Ljubljana The centre of Ljubljana is quite small and can be easily explored on foot.
City buses In order to use the city bus you need to buy an Urbana City Card available for €2 at the main bus station, newsstands, and self-service machines called Urbanomat. A single journey fare (€1.30) enables free transfers within 90 minutes.
More information about Urbana: www.lpp.si
Bus routes: www.lpp.si
BicikeLJ bicycle-sharing system You can ride around Ljubljana using bicycles from BicikeLJ, a self-service rent-a-bike system. Compulsory online registration with the system (fee: €1.00 for one week) must be completed in advance. The first hour of bicycle rental is free of charge.
More information: http://en.bicikelj.si
Taxi You can easily find a vacant taxi in the centre of Ljubljana. Charges range from €0.80–1.50 for the starting fee and from €0.70–1.70 per kilometre. Charges are lower when taxis are ordered by phone.
Taxis can be ordered via the free mobile application Hopin Taxi (https://hopintaxi.com).
More information: www.visitljubljana.com
Parking Ljubljana’s car parks managed by the public utility company are classified into four tariff categories, depending on the distance from the city centre. Parking is also possible at a large number of privately owned parking lots and parking garages.
More information: www.visitljubljana.com
Kavalir Short distances within the car-free city centre area can easily be traversed if you hop on an environmentally-friendly electric vehicle called Kavalir (“Gallant Helper”).
Running times: every day, 8:00–20:00.
Telephone orders: +386 (0)31 666 299; +386 (0)31 666 331; +386 (0)31 666 332.
More information: https://www.lpp.si
9 INFORMATION ABOUT THE CONFERENCE Contribution • Contribution from representatives of ALTE Members and Institutional affiliates is €50. • Payment will be possible at the venue (at the registration). • Cash and payment cards (Maestro, Mastercard, VISA) will be accepted.
Venue Faculty of Law The Ljubljana Faculty of Law, established in 1919, is one of the founding faculties of the University of Ljubljana and the largest law faculty in Slovenia. Video presentation: www.pf.uni-lj.si
Address: University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Law, Poljanski nasip 2, 1000 Ljubljana.
The faculty is located at the edge of a car-free zone, near the Ljubljana central market and Dragon Bridge. The easiest way to reach it is on foot. You can also take electric vehicle Kavalir (within car-free zone) or city buses nr. 2 (bus stop Lutkovno gledališče), 13 and 20 (bus stop Zmajski most). A parking lot is also available right next to the faculty (Parking Garage Kapitelj, Poljanski nasip 4; €25 per day). Internet facilities Eduroam is available at the faculty. Conference attendees will also be provided with wi-fi password.
10 Pocket Slovene: mini language course When?
Wednesday, 6 November 2019, at 18:00. Where? Location: Centre for Slovene as a Second and Foreign Language, Kongresni trg 12, 1000 Ljubljana
Walking distance: 750 meters (approx. 15 minutes).
You can go there by yourself; we are located on the 2nd floor, left, at the end of the hallway. Alternatively, our colleagues can guide you there. They will wait for you in front of the entrance of the Faculty of Law at 17:40. What? A survival guide for Slovene. You learn basic information about Slovene language, how to pronounce Slovene words and how to say some common and useful expressions which will make your stay in Slovenia more pleasant.
11 Social events Evening city walk When?
Thursday, 7 November 2019, at 18:15. Where? Your guide(s) will wait for you in front of the entrance of the Faculty of Law. The city walk will last approximately 1.5 hours, and will end at the dinner venue – Švicarija. What? Although Ljubljana is a European capital, it is so small that all of its sights can be easily visited on foot – and this is just what we are going to do. We will observe traces left from several different periods in the town: the mediaeval castle, Renaissance and Baroque buildings and churches, and on Miklošičeva Street there are several Art Nouveau buildings that were erected following the earthquake of 1895. The contemporary Ljubljana was planned in the first half of the 20th century by the great European architect Jože Plečnik. His works include Tromostovje (Triple Bridge), Čevljarski most (Cobblers’ Bridge), the Križanke Auditorium, as well as the Ljubljana Central Market.
12 Conference dinner When?
Thursday, 7 November 2019, at 20:00. Where? Location: Švicarija, Pod turnom 4, 1000 Ljubljana.
Walking distance: 1.700 meters (approx. 30 minutes).
You can go there by yourself; Švicarija is located in the very heart of Ljubljana’s Tivoli Park. Alternatively, our colleagues can guide you there. They will wait for you in front of the entrance of the Faculty of Law at 19:15. You can also join the Evening city walk (it will start at 18:15 in front of the entrance of the Faculty of Law and end at the dinner venue).
The Švicarija Creative Centre operates as part of the International Centre of Graphic Arts. Originally a wooden guest house opened in 1835, Švicarija soon became a popular excursion point for the residents and visitors of Ljubljana. The noted architect Ciril Metod Koch designed and built Tivoli Hotel on the same spot in 1909, which went on to become a well-known gathering place for artists, bohemians and workers. After the Second World War, many renowned Slovenian artists found their work spaces in the building. Today, this tradition continues as the Švicarija Creative Centre provides working and living studios for local artists, and residential spaces for international artists. The Centre is also to be home to a public programme following the notions of “community, art and nature”.
13 USEFUL INFORMATION About Ljubljana and Slovenia
Weather Alpine climate (mountains), sub-Mediterranean climate (coast), continental climate (inland).
November average: 3 to 9 °C, 9 days of rain.
More information: www.arso.gov.si/en
Electricity supply Voltage: 230 volts, 50 Hz; Europlug CEE 7/16.
Water Everywhere in Slovenia, tap water is good and suitable for drinking.
Important phone numbers
113 Police 112 Firefighters, paramedics 1987 24-hour roadside assistance (Automobile Association of Slovenia)
National holidays in the autumn
31 October Reformation Day 1 November All Saints’ Day
WiFreeLjubljana WiFreeLjubljana network is free of charge for 60 minutes a day in the Ljubljana city centre. More information: www.wifreeljubljana.si
14 What to see In Ljubljana You will be able to see the main sights of Ljubljana on our Evening city walk (7 November 2019). If you want to explore Ljubljana on your own, be sure not to miss: • Dragon Bridge (Zmajski Most) There is a legend that Jason was the founder of Ljubljana, and he and his Argonauts killed a dragon. This is one of the four dragon statues in the bridge. According to local legends, when a virgin crosses the bridge, the dragons will wag their tails. Some local people have nicknamed this bridge “mother-in-law” because of its fiery nature. • Ljubljana Castle (Ljubljanski grad) The castle stands on Castle Hill above downtown Ljubljana. It is a key landmark of the town. Originally a medieval fortress, it was probably constructed in the 11th century and rebuilt in the 12th century, initially a defence structure. From the first half of the 14th century it became the seat of the lords of Carniola, and since the early 19th century it has been used for various other purposes; today it is used as a major cultural venue. The castle is depicted on the city’s coat of arms, along with a dragon on top. • Prešeren Monument (Prešernov spomenik) The monument is a late historicist bronze statue of the Slovene national poet France Prešeren. It stands on the eastern side of Prešeren Square. France Prešeren was one of the greatest European Romantic poets. His fervent, heartfelt lyrics, intensely emotional but never merely sentimental, have made him the chief representative of the Romantic school in Slovenia. His legacy in Slovene culture is enormous. He is the national poet. The anniversary of his death, Prešeren Day, is a Slovene cultural holiday. His “Zdravljica” is the national anthem of Slovenia. His image is on the Slovene two-euro coin. The highest Slovene prize for artistic achievements, the Prešeren Award, is named after him. • Triple Bridge (Tromostovje) This is a group of three bridges across the Ljubljanica river. It connects Ljubljana’s historical, medieval, town on one bank, and the modern city of Ljubljana on the other. • The Ljubljana Central Market (Osrednja ljubljanska tržnica) The market building, designed by Jože Plečnik, stretches between the Triple Bridge and the Dragon Bridge, on the right side of the curve of the Ljubljanica River. The market is open daily (except Sundays). It has a flower market at the junction of Pogačar Square and Vodnik Square, while the lower level has fish and dried fruit for sale; both levels of the market hall have bakery, dairy and meat stalls. The colonnade at the Triple Bridge end provides shelter for stalls for those selling herbs, spices, and arts and crafts.
Ljubljana Tourist Card You can visit more than 20 attractions, use the city bus, the funicular railway, a tourist road train, and a tourist boat cruise, go on a guided city tour, and use a wireless internet connection.
More information: www.visitljubljana.com Tourist information: • www.visitljubljana.com • www.lonelyplanet.com 15 In Slovenia If you decide to prolong your stay in Slovenia, be sure not to miss: • Postojna Cave (Postojnska jama) This 24,340m-long karst cave system near Postojna is the second-longest cave system in the country as well as one of its top tourist sites. The caves were created by the Pivka River. • Škocjan Caves (Škocjanske jame) Škocjan Caves are on UNESCO’s list of natural and cultural world heritage sites. Ranking among the most important caves in the world, they represent the most significant underground phenomena both on the Karst Plateau and in Slovenia. • Lake Bled (Blejsko jezero) This lake in the Julian Alps of the Upper Carniolan region of northwestern Slovenia is a tourist destination. The lake is 35 km from Ljubljana International Airport and 55 km from Ljubljana. You must try Bled’s culinary specialty, a cream pastry (kremna rezina or kremšnita). • Lake Bohinj (Bohinjsko jezero) Covering 318 hectares (790 acres), it is the largest permanent lake in Slovenia. It is located within the Bohinj Valley of the Julian Alps, in the north-western Upper Carniola region, and part of Triglav National Park. • Piran A town in southwestern Slovenia on the Gulf of Piran on the Adriatic Sea, Piran is one of the three major towns of Slovenian Istria. The town is graced with much medieval architecture, narrow streets and compact houses. It is the administrative centre of the local area and one of Slovenia’s major tourist attractions.
Tourist information: • www.slovenia.si • www.slovenia.info • www.lonelyplanet.com
16 Food and drink Slovenian cuisine is influenced by the diversity of Slovenia’s landscape, climate, history and neighbouring cultures. You should not leave Slovenia without tasting: • Kranjska klobasa Carniolan sausage is the best-known Slovenian speciality. (Typical of Alpine Slovenia, the region of Gorenjska.)
You can taste it in Klobasarna, Ciril-Metodov trg 15 (www.klobasarna.si). • Potica A yeast-dough cake with a variety of filling options, is the most typical Slovenian dessert. The best known of potica’s over 80 varieties are tarragon, walnut, crackling and poppy seed. (Typical of central Slovenia.)
You can buy it in the store Trgovina Deli, Wolfova 12 (www.zvezdaljubljana.si). • Prekmurska gibanica Prekmurje layered cake is a moist dessert consisting of layers of poppy seed, cottage cheese, walnut and apple filling. (Typical of Pannonian Slovenia, the region of Prekmurje.)
You can taste it in the Prekmurje restaurant Güjžina, Mestni trg 19 (www.prekmurska-gostilna.si). • Kraški pršut Kras prosciutto is dry-cured pork leg. It goes particularly well with a glass of Kras Teran – a red wine made from grapes grown in the Kras region and well known for its healing properties. (Typical of the coastal Slovenia and the Kras region.)
You can taste it in the Slovenian restaurant Sokol, Ciril Metodov trg 18 (www.gostilna-sokol.com). • Štruklji Traditional Slovenian boiled or baked dough roll with a variety of different sweet or savoury filling options, served either as a main or side dish. The best known are tarragon, cottage cheese, walnut, apple and poppy seed štruklji. (Typical of central Slovenia.)
You can taste it in the dumpling house Moji struklji Slovenije, Adamič Lundrovo nabrežje 1 (www.moji-struklji.si).
More information: www.visitljubljana.com
17 Learning Slovene You will learn basic Slovene words and how to say some common and useful expressions on the Pocket Slovene: mini language course (6 November 2019). You can get started with some expressions and Slovene Learning Online (Slonline).
Basic Slovene expressions
Slonline Slonline is a freely accessible online course in Slovene for foreigners. The course is for all those who wish to learn Slovene on their own in a simple, playful and effective way. www.slonline.si
18 CONTACTS Centre for Slovene contact information Centre for Slovene as a Second and Foreign Language University of Ljubljana Kongresni trg 12 1000 Ljubljana Slovenia https://centerslo.si
Office hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00–11:00, 14:00–15:00
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +386 (0)1 241 86 47
ALTE contacts ALTE Secretariat The Triangle Building Shaftesbury Road Cambridge CB2 8EA United Kingdom www.alte.org
Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30–17.00
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +44 (0) 1223 552828
If you have any questions about the programme, the events or the town, or you are unable to attend the ALTE meeting and Conference, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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