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 to attend and open to all current 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.
Winter/Spring 2025 dates:
- Every Wednesday during term time: from 15 January – 26 March, English practice: 2.30 to 4 pm, all languages including English: 5 to 6.30 pm, Global Lounge.
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.
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:
We are always keen to hear from friendly, enthusiastic volunteers. Volunteering is a great opportunity to:
- Boost your confidence
- Develop leadership skills
- Get a free Language Café uniform
- Meet other like-minded students
- It also counts towards the Bristol PLUS Award
We have three volunteer intakes each year, which have now closed for 2025. However, if you would like to volunteer please contact us at global-lounge@bristol.ac.uk.