Language Conversation Practice Meetings

Know of a UT language conversation group that we’re missing? Contact us at tlc@austin.utexas.edu!

This list has been updated for Spring 2024.
 

Arabic Reading Group - Arabic Reading Club

For 1st year Arabic students--Read children’s short stories to help increase your fluency and build your vocabulary.

Time: February 22, 12:30-1:30pm; March 26, 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: CAL 516

Czech Conversation Group - Czechs Mix

Practice speaking and listening in Czech in a casual conversation hour! For upcoming dates, see the Department of Slavic and Eurasian Studies Events page.

Time: Fridays, 12:00-1:00pm
Location: BUR 560.

Dutch Conversation Group - Nederlands Taalcafé

All levels welcome!

Time: Mondays, 5:00-6:00pm
Location: Littlefield Cafe Patio

Contact: Nafal Ossandon Hostens
Contact email: nohstns@utexas.edu

French Conversation Group - French Language Board Game Club (Le Club de jeux de société)

Come to practice French conversational skills and play games with new friends! 

Time: Wednesdays, 3:30-5:00pm
Location: HRH lounge (HRH 2.118)

German Conversation Group - Stammtisch 

Meet new people and practice your German with other learners. Any level of German welcome!

Time: Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm
Location: Outside of the Littlefield Cafe (Inside in case of rain)

Italian Conversation Group - Tavola Italiana

Come and practice Italian in an informal setting! Open to all.

Time: Tuesdays, 4:00-6:00pm
Location: HRH lounge 2.118

Japanese Conversation Group - Japanese/English Exchange Conversation Table 

Want to improve your Japanese speaking skills with native speakers? Join us at Kaiwa Tables, where Japanese speakers and other Japanese learners come together and help each other practice our respective languages. All levels are welcome!

Time: Mondays 4:00-5:00pm, Wednesdays 6:00-8:00pm, Fridays 5:00-7:00pm
Location: Texas Union, near Shake Smart and the Cactus Cafe

See the UT Japanese Association website (https://www.texasja.org/) for more information.

Faculty Contact: Junko Hatanaka
Contact Email: jhatanaka@austin.utexas.edu

Japanese Study Group - JLPT Prep Club

This is a weekly self-study group. By studying together with fellow students, stay motivated and get ready for the test. Bring your own study material or use ours. We have various textbooks for all the levels, N5 to N1. Not taking JLPT this year? No problem. Everyone in UT Austin Japanese language program is invited.

Time: Tuesdays (1/30/24-4/16/24), 12:45-1:45pm
Location: WCH 4.104

Faculty Contact: Midori Tanaka
Contact Email: midori@austin.utexas.edu

Persian Conversation Group - Persian Table

Run by upper-division Persian students, Persian Table is a monthly get-together for UT Austin students studying the Persian language. The goal of our organization is to inspire students of all proficiency levels to get together and form a community of Persian speakers committed to sharing and improving their language skills. For upcoming dates, see the Middle Eastern Studies Events page.

Time: 2/15, 3/7, and 4/8; 12:45-1:45pm
Location: CAL 516

Faculty Contact: Babak Tabarraee
Contact Email: babak.tabarraee@austin.utexas.edu

Portuguese Conversation Group - Bate Papo

Join Bate-Papo to practice your speaking and listening skills, learn more about culture and grammar, and meet fellow students of Portuguese. Students of all levels are welcome!

Time: Wednesdays and Thursdays 4:30pm
Location: BEN 4.122

Contact: Leo Stoffels
Contact Email: leostoffels@utexas.edu

Russian Conversation Hour - Russian Club

Our weekly conversation hours are a great way to lose your new-language shyness! Practice your speaking skills, learn more about culture and grammar, and meet fellow students of Russian!

Time: Mondays, 4:00-5:00pm
Location: BUR 454 (CREEES Lounge)

Spanish Conversation Hour - Cafecito

Time: Fridays 3:00-4:00pm
Location: BEN 2.104

Faculty Contact: Alex Thomas
Contact Email: alexjhthomas@utexas.edu

Turkish Conversation Hour - Çay Saati: Turkish Tea and Conversation Hour

The Turkish Tea and Conversation Hour is an informal gathering for intermediate, advanced and native/heritage speakers of Turkish on the UT-Austin campus. The Turkish Tea and Conversation Hour aims to facilitate Turkish language practice and foster intercultural friendships.

Time: Mondays, 2:00-3:00pm
Location: CAL 516 (Middle Eastern Studies Reading Room)

Faculty Contact: Jeannette Okur
Contact Email: jeannette.okur@austin.utexas.edu

Ukrainian Conversation Hour - Ukrainian Club

Come practice your Ukrainian skills in a casual conversation hour where we practice speaking and listening. All levels of Ukrainian welcome!

Time: Mondays, 5:00-6:00pm
Location: BUR 454 (CREEES Lounge)