Language Café

If you’d like to practise speaking a language in a friendly environment, why not come along to our Language Café?

Held every Wednesday in term time, it’s free and open to all students and staff. Whether you’re a complete beginner or advanced learner, join us to make new friends from all over the world! You can also enjoy free tea, coffee and tasty snacks while you chat in the cosy Lounge.

  • Every Wednesday during term time
  • English practice only between 2.30 to 4 pm
  • All languages including English between 5 to 6.30 pm
  • In the Global Lounge (First Floor, Senate House).
  • Simply drop in on the day, no booking required.

Simply drop in on Wednesdays during term time. You don't need to reserve a place, but the Café can be extremely popular and spaces are limited, so please arrive early.

  • Join from 2.30 to 4 pm to practise English only.
  • Join from 5 to 6.30 pm to practise all languages, including English.

    👉 View upcoming Language Cafés.

We offer a huge range of languages spoken by our volunteer community. Previous Cafés have offered many different languages including French, Spanish, Gaelic-Scottish, English, Italian, German, Arabic, Cantonese, Hindi, Korean, Mandarin, and many more. Each week the languages available depend on the availability of our wonderful volunteers. Find out which languages are available this week:

👉 Languages available at this week's Café

Volunteering at Language Café is a great way to share your knowledge and share an afternoon with like-minded people. It's a place for you to build your community and help others out – all whilst having free hot drinks and snacks at the Global Lounge.

We are always keen to hear from friendly, enthusiastic volunteers. Plus, volunteering is a great opportunity to:

  • Boost your confidence
  • Develop leadership skills (track more skills here) 
  • Get a free Language Café t-shirt & a free hoodie after 5 hours
  • Meet other like-minded students
  • It also counts towards the Bristol PLUS Award

 

Complete an application form online.

Apply by: Friday 23 January 2026 

Once you have submitted your application, we'll send you an email letting you know the next steps. Successful applicants will be asked to complete a short training session (online or in-person).

If you have any questions, please email us at global-lounge@bristol.ac.uk or ask in person at our front desk. 

Thanks for your interest and we hope to see you at soon!