Spanish
Pick the language you want to practise.
- 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.→
- Grupos de conversación con HABLAM (Bibliotecas Públicas Municipales de Madrid)Free conversation groups in Madrid's municipal libraries where you chat in Spanish about all sorts of topics and meet a mix of people. Ages 16+; check the page for dates and branches.→
- Voluntarios por MadridMadrid City Council's volunteering programme: pick a community project, practise Spanish in real situations and meet people in your neighbourhood.→
- Free Spanish Conversation Group at Les Champs Libres, RennesLes Champs Libres – Espace Vie du citoyenCome Alone →
- Spanish conversation group at Blackstone library, ChicagoChicago Public Library – BlackstoneCome 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.