Open Language Cafés

The Open Language Cafés are spaces for learning languages in a relaxed and semi-structured environment. Rather than being a traditional language school with a teacher and a student, they allow people to interact casually over a cup of tea, coffee, and snacks. Participants are encouraged to speak freely on their topics of interest in smaller groups adjusted to their level of fluency. Competent speaker volunteers are on hand to provide guidance and more targeted learning for those who want to.

Since 2013, the Open Language Cafés have grown into a space that connects language learning with community. We are not about learning strict grammar rules or working through a textbook. Instead, we believe that people learn best in a relaxed atmosphere where they can support each other. 

In addition to Open Language Cafés, Open Hearts Space runs several German-language cafés just for women. See more information here.

This spring, we are fundraising for our Open Language Cafés, free spaces for people to learn and connect. Your donation allows us to offer three language cafés for 200 learners each week.

Donate Now

Upcoming Activities

  1. Today, May 19th 6:00—8:00 PM
    Blue House

    English Language Café

    more
  2. May 20th 5:30—7:30 PM
    Refugio

    German Language Café

    more
  3. May 21st 6:30—8:30 PM
    Blue House

    Arabic Language Café

    more
  4. May 22nd 6:00—8:00 PM
    Blue House

    Arabic Choir

    more

Language & Culture

All

Language Café Performance Night

At the end of last year, the Language Café introduced a beautiful new tradition: the Language Café Performance Night. This event brought together voices from different backgrounds to share poetry in their native languages, embracing the …
Read

“I’m learning German by writing love poems”

Read

International Arabic Language Day

Read

Team