Every Wednesday evening during Term 1 and 2, the University hosts a Languages Café. These sessions are open to everyone – students, staff and members of the public. Whatever your language level, there’s no need to book or prep – just come along.
Why attend?
· It’s a friendly and relaxed way to meet new people and improve your language skills.
· It’s a chance to connect, share and celebrate different cultures and languages you may not know.
· It’s a great way to boost your CV by adding new skills and showcasing cultural awareness.
· It’s open to all and completely free.
· You can learn French, Spanish, Italian, English, Arabic, Mandarin, British Sign Language, Russian, Japanese and Portuguese.
· Or bring someone along who speaks your language and share it with the group.
PhD student Manuel Bueno’s experience
My name is Manuel Bueno from Mexico. I see myself as a part of a bigger community of interrelated language users now more than ever.
At the beginning of the term, I learned about the Languages Café. It is a win-win dynamic; I feel I can help other students with their Spanish language skills through a friendly conversation about any topic, with some emphasis on cultural aspects, which are always key to learning a language. At the same time, it is a great opportunity to explore and share everyday and academic experiences, traditions, ways of life, and even food from different countries through the unique perspective of a different language.
Whether you want to converse about food, traditions, music, travels in other countries, or your lectures and everyday activities, the Languages Café is the perfect place to complement your course. To join in, your current level of proficiency does not really matter; you are probably much better than you think! The students who attend the sessions regularly keep amazing me every session, and I learn a lot from them.
Get involved
· When: Every Wednesday, 5.00 – 6.00 pm, 15 January to 26 March 2025
· Where: Queens LT7.1 and LT7.2, Streatham Campus
· Find out more https://language-centre.exeter.ac.uk/community/