Language Conversation Practice Meetings

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

This list is being updated as Fall Semester gets into full swing. 

Arabic Reading Group - Arabic Table

The Arabic Table will be held weekly and is open to students who are in 2nd year Arabic and higher.  The table will be run by one of our Arabic TAs, Feras Altwaim. For questions, contact Arabic Program Coordinator Olla Al-Shalchi.

Time: Wednesday, 4:00-5:00pm
Location: CAL 516

Contact: Dr. Olla Al-Shalchi
Contact email: olla@austin.utexas.edu

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, 12-1:00pm
Location: BUR 560

Danish Conversation Table 

Time: Wednesdays 8:45 to 9:45 AM
Location: Littlefield Cafe 

Dutch Conversation Group - Nederlands Taalcafé

All levels welcome!

Time: TBD
Location: TBD

Contact: Vincent VanderHeijden
Contact email: vdheijden@austin.utexas.edu

English Language Center - Talk Time

Practice your English conversation skills with native English speakers!

Time: Wednesdays 3:45- 4:45pm
Location: contact elc@austin.utexas.edu

French Conversation Group - Salle de Jeux-  ( formerly the French Language Board Game Club)

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

Time: Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00pm
Location: HRH Lounge 2.118

German Conversation Group - Stammtisch 

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

Time: Thursdays, 4:00-5:00pm
Location: In front of Little Field Café (across from BUR)

Faculty Contact: Dr. Nick Henry
Contact Email: nhenry@austin.utexas.edu

German Nature Walks- UT Naturspaziergänge

Practice German outside of class. Any level of German welcome! 

Sundays at 9:00 am: 28 september, 5 october, 19 October, 2 November, 16 November, and 7 December

Time: Sundays, 9:00am
Location: join group me via TLC events https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/tlc/news-and-events/

Spaziergang im Museum-art and artworks in German!
 

Learn how to talk about art in German!
Meeting point: Blanton Museum , Smith Building 
Sundays at 9:00 am: 28 september, 5 october, 19 October, 2 November, 16 November, and 7 December

Hebrew Conversation Group-Hebrew Roundtable

The Hebrew Roundtable is a weekly gathering for students to practice speaking Hebrew in a casual setting.

Time: Tuesdays, 12:00-1:00pm
Location will depend on weather: check @utaustinhebrew on Instagram for location information. Meetings will usually take place at Lucky Lab on San Antonio St.

Faculty Contact: Dr. Avi Blitz
Contact Email: avi.blitz@austin.utexas.edu

Hindi Urdu Club
 

All levels are welcome! In Fall 2025, the Hindi Urdu Club will be led by Ria and Aliyah. For questions, feel free to contact them via email!

Time: Wednesdays f 1-3 pm
Location: WCH 4.118 

Italian Conversation Group - Tavola Italiana

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

Time: Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00pm
Location: HRH 2.118 (Lounge)

Il Circolo Italiano

Time:: Thursdays 5 pm
L:ocation: HRH Lounge

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: Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00pm; Fridays 4:00-6:00pm
Location: Check https://linktr.ee/texasja_kaiwa for the location

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

Japanese Study Group - JLPT Prep Club

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. We will meet from 1/28-4/18

Time: TBD
Location: TBD

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

PCL (Extensive) Reading Circle

Read what you want quietly, enjoy, and relax! 6F is a quiet floor with books in many languages. You're also welcome to bring your own comics, magazines, books, tablets, etc!

Time: Thursdays, 3:30-4:15pm (subject to change)
Location: PCL 6F (table in front of 6A; 6S; 6C)

Faculty Contact: Chikako Cooke
Contact Email: hirayama_cooke@austin.utextas.edu

Persian Conversation Group - Persian Table

Persian Table is a weekly informal meeting between Persian learners at the University of Texas at Austin, organized by advanced-level students. The objective of Persian Table meetings is to encourage students to form a community of Persian speakers and practice their language skills in actual conversations, regardless of their level of the language. 

Time: TBD
Location: TBD

Faculty Contact: Dr. 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: TBD
Location: TBD

Polish Conversation Hour - UT Polish Club

Biweekly meetup with guest speakers, movie nights, and language practice! More information here: UT Polish Club 

Time/loaction: @polishclubatut
 

Russian Conversation Hour - Texas 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, 5:00-6:00pm
Location: BUR 454 (CREEES Lounge)

Spanish Conversation Hour - Cafecito

Time: Thursdays, 10:00-11:00 am
Location: BEN 2.104

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

Swedish Conversation Hour 

Swedish learners and speakers of all levels are welcome!

Time: Tuesdays 10:00-10:45am; Wednesdays 11:00-11:45pm
Location: BUR 232

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

The Turkish Tea and Conversation Hour is an informal gathering that facilitates Turkish speaking practice and friendships among members of the UT community who are Intermediate, Advanced or heritage/native speakers of Turkish. All UT students, faculty and staff who speak Turkish at the Intermediate level or higher are welcome! In Fall 2025, the Turkish Tea and Conversation Hour will take place on Fridays, 2-3 pm, in the Middle Eastern Studies Reading Room (CAL 516).

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

Ukrainian Conversation Hour - Ukrainian Speaking Club

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

Time: Mondays, 4:00-5:00pm
Location: BUR 480