English
Pick the language you want to practise.
- Community House Alppila (Sturenkatu 11)A City of Helsinki community house with a living room open to everyone, where you are welcome as you are. Most of the activities are free of charge; service languages are Finnish and English.→
- Médiathèque Luce CourvilleA large library in Nantes Nord, 1 rue Eugène Thomas (tram 2, Chêne des Anglais stop), with a garden to relax in. It is also open on Sunday afternoons (14:00–18:00 in the week of 18 October) and hosts a free French conversation group on Thursdays at 14:30.→
- Pôle Langues et Littérature, Médiathèque José CabanisLanguage-learning methods, including for learning French, and books in their original language. Regular reading clubs and themed Sundays to talk about books, some read in English or Spanish. Free entry.→
- Barcelona International Welcome: ActivitiesThe City Council's welcome programme runs info sessions, city walks, workshops and networking events in English, Catalan and Spanish. Free with registration; see upcoming activities on the page.→
- Club de lectura en inglés 'Reading club' (Bibliotecas Públicas Municipales de Madrid)A free weekly club from Madrid's municipal libraries where you read and discuss short stories in English, aimed at B2 level and up. Check the page for dates and sign-up.→
- We Speak NYCNew York City's own English program offers free weekly conversation classes for beginner and intermediate learners, online or in person around the city. Find a class on the page.→
- Classes & conversation groups (New York Public Library)NYPL branches in the Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island run free English and literacy classes for all levels, plus conversation groups where you chat with learners from around the world. Find a branch on the page.→
- Learn English (Queens Public Library)Queens Public Library offers English classes at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, plus materials to practise on your own. Check the page for locations and how to sign up.→
- NYC ServiceThe City's volunteering hub, where you can find local volunteer opportunities across the five boroughs. A great way to meet neighbors and practise your English.→
- English conversation club about Finnish cultureIso Omena LibraryCome Alone →
- English Discussion Club on Finnish Culture, Iso Omena LibraryIso Omena LibraryCome Alone →
- English discussion group at Sello Library, EspooSello LibraryCome Alone →
- English language café at Lumo library, VantaaLumo LibraryCome Alone →
- English Conversation Circle for newcomers, Malvern Library TorontoToronto Public Library – MalvernCome Alone →
- English Conversation Circle for newcomers at Malvern Library, TorontoToronto Public Library – Malvern, New Programming SpaceCome Alone →
- Drop-in English Conversation Circle at Malvern Library, TorontoToronto Public Library – Malvern, New Programming SpaceCome Alone →
- English Conversation Circle for newcomers at Malvern LibraryToronto Public Library – Malvern, New Programming SpaceCome Alone →
- Friday English Conversation Circle at Malvern Library, ScarboroughToronto Public Library – Malvern, New Programming SpaceCome Alone →
- Friday English Conversation Circle at Malvern Library, TorontoToronto Public Library – Malvern, New Programming SpaceCome Alone →
- English Conversation Circle at Malvern Library, TorontoToronto Public Library – Malvern, New Programming SpaceCome Alone →
- Free English conversation group at Les Champs Libres, RennesLes Champs Libres — Espace Vie du citoyenCome Alone →
- English language café at Médiathèque Andrée Chedid, TourcoingMédiathèque Andrée ChedidCome Alone →
- Activate your English: social practice games (A2–B2)Biblioteca Pública de BurgosCome Alone →
Coming alone — what to expect
- Language cafés are the easiest room to enter alone: everyone is there to talk to people they do not know, and the host seats you.
- Mixed levels are normal. Say your level once; nobody corrects you unless you ask.
- You do not need to be a learner: native speakers are the scarce resource and hosts love them.