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SUMMARY:Taalcafé | Language Exchange | 🇫🇷🇪🇸🇬🇧🗺️
DESCRIPTION:⭐️ Featured languages for the coming weeks:\n\n16 apr – Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt)\n23 apr – Polish (Polski)\n30 apr – Lithuanian (Lietuvių)\n7 mei – Greek (Ελληνικά)\n14 mei – Malay (Bahasa Melayu)\n21 mei – Hebrew (עברית)\n28 mei – Persian (فارسی)\n4 jun – Generic Arabic (by Akram)\n11 jun – Filipino\n18 jun – Chinese (中文)\n\nWhat does “featured language” mean? We guarantee speakers of this language will be there, native speakers get discounted entry, and there’s a mini-lesson/intro to the language. All other languages still welcome! Got a suggestion for a TBC week? Let Eloise know or fill in the form! ( https://forms.gle/2V48JeLJGAXveTAT9 )\n\n               Dutch\n               \n               English\n\nTired of awkward, unstructured language meetups? Join our hosted Language Café every Thursday, where you’ll actually practice multiple languages through speed exchanges, language tables, and activities in a safe, welcoming environment.\n💡 Perfect for: Language learners of ANY level, polyglots, expats wanting to speak their native language, curious beginners, people who love languages, and anyone seeking a safe social space focused on genuine connection.\nWhy we’re different\nUnlike free, unstructured meetups, we offer:\n\n🎯 Structured format – Speed exchanges, hosted activities, language-specific tables so you actually practice\n👥 Safe, hosted environment – Led by Eloise (host & community manager), focused on real language learning\n🌍 Multiple languages – Practice 3-4 languages in one evening with 1-on-1 and group conversations\n🎲 Interactive practice – Board games, ping pong, pool, conversation starters\n\nHow the evening works\n\n🕢 19:30 Arrive, get your language sticker (write languages you speak/want to practice)\n🕘 19:50 Mini-lesson in featured language – learn “hello,” “how are you?” and basics\n🕗 20:00 Speed-exchange! 3 minutes per person, take turns choosing language\n🕣 20:30 Language tables: English, French, Spanish, Dutch, featured language + others. Chat or play games\n🕥 21:10 If you want, you can move to a different table.\n🕥 21:30 Official end – but feel free to stay til we close at 22:00.\n\nWhat languages can I practice?\nAll languages welcome! We always have tables for English, French, Spanish, Dutch, plus the featured language. Speak something else? Post in our Language Exchange WhatsApp group ( https://dutchlanguagecafe.com/whatsapp/ ) (members) to find practice partners.\nAll levels welcome – beginners to fluent. We speak slowly, help each other, and celebrate mistakes. We can’t guarantee every language, but we’ll do our best to connect you!\nWhat’s included & pricing\nIncludes: Snacks (popcorn, crisps, nuts), hosted exchange, games (board games, ping pong, pool)\nDrinks: Available at the bar\n💰 €11 – Non-members | €6 – Native speakers of featured language | FREE – DLC Members ( https://dutchlanguagecafe.com/join/ )\n✨ Just bring yourself! No preparation needed. Whether you speak one language or ten, you’re welcome at our table.\n🤝 Want a regular language buddy? Check our Language Exchange Register ( https://dutchlanguagecafe.com/language-exchange-register/ )\n\n\nBeu van ongestructureerde, ongemakkelijke language meetups? Kom naar ons begeleide Taalcafé elke donderdag – waar je daadwerkelijk meerdere talen oefent via speed exchanges, taaltafels, en activiteiten in een veilige, gastvrije omgeving.\n💡 Perfect voor: Taalleerders van ELK niveau, polyglotten, expats die hun moedertaal willen spreken, nieuwsgierige beginners, mensen die van talen houden en  iedereen die een veilige sociale omgeving zoekt gericht op echte verbinding.\nWaarom wij anders zijn\nIn tegenstelling tot gratis, ongestructureerde meetups in Den Haag:\n\n🎯 Gestructureerd format – Speed exchanges, begeleide activiteiten, taalspecifieke tafels zodat je écht oefent\n👥 Veilige, begeleide omgeving – Geleid door Eloise (host & community manager), gericht op echt taal leren\n🌍 Meerdere talen – Oefen 3-4 talen in één avond met 1-op-1 en groepsgesprekken\n🎲 Interactief oefenen – Bordspellen, pingpong, pool, gespreksstarters\n\nHoe de avond verloopt\n\n🕢 19:30 Kom binnen, pak je taalsticker (schrijf talen die je spreekt/wilt oefenen)\n🕘 19:50 Miniles in uitgelichte taal – leer “hallo,” “hoe gaat het?” en basics\n🕗 20:00 Speed-exchange! 3 minuten per persoon, kies om de beurt de taal\n🕣 20:30 Taaltafels: Engels, Frans, Spaans, Nederlands, uitgelichte taal + anderen. Klets of speel spelletjes\n🕥 21:10 Als je wil, mag je naar een andere tafel wisselen.\n🕥 21:30 Officieel einde – maar voel je vrij om tot 22:00 te blijven!\n\nWelke talen kan ik oefenen?\nAlle talen welkom! We hebben altijd tafels voor Engels, Frans, Spaans, Nederlands, plus de uitgelichte taal. Spreek je iets anders? Post in onze Language Exchange WhatsApp-groep ( https://dutchlanguagecafe.com/whatsapp/ ) (leden) om oefenmaatjes te vinden.\nAlle niveaus welkom – beginners tot vloeiend. We praten langzaam, helpen elkaar, en vieren fouten. We kunnen niet elke taal garanderen, maar doen ons best om je te verbinden!\nWat is inbegrepen & prijs\nInbegrepen: Snacks (popcorn, chips, nootjes), begeleide uitwisseling, spelletjes (bordspellen, pingpong, pool)\nDrankjes: Verkrijgbaar aan de bar\n💰 €11 – Niet-leden | €6 – Moedertaalsprekers van uitgelichte taal | GRATIS – DLC Leden ( https://dutchlanguagecafe.com/join/ )\n✨ Neem alleen jezelf mee! Geen voorbereiding nodig. Of je nu één taal of tien talen spreekt, je bent welkom.\n🤝 Wil je een vaste taalmaatje? Bekijk ons Language Exchange Register ( https://dutchlanguagecafe.com/language-exchange-register/ )\n\n
URL:https://dutchlanguagecafe.com/events/language-exchange/
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CATEGORIES:Beginners welcome!,Language Exchange
LOCATION:Herengracht 13A, 2511 EG Den Haag, Netherlands
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