Tandem for Grown-ups
Tandem programmes in Dublin
We list institutional programmes only. We do not match people, keep profiles or run a waiting list: you join through the organiser, on their page. Rules, dates and prices change, so check the official page before you go.
Chinese/English Conversation Exchange (Pearse Street Library)
Organiser: Dublin City Libraries (Dublin City Council)
- Who can join
- Open to the public
- Format
- In person
- Cost
- Not stated
- Languages
- Chinese, English
- How to join
- Just join on the day, no booking
The page says:It's a welcoming and inclusive group and there's no minimum language level needed.
Ciorcal Comhrá, Irish conversation group (Finglas Library)
Organiser: Dublin City Libraries (Dublin City Council), Finglas Library
- Who can join
- Open to the public (adults and 16+)
- Format
- In person
- Cost
- Not stated
- Languages
- Irish
- How to join
- Drop in, no booking required
The page says:Group for adults - all welcome, no booking required
French/English Conversation Exchange (Raheny Library)
Organiser: Dublin City Libraries (Dublin City Council), Raheny Library
- Who can join
- Open to the public
- Format
- In person
- Cost
- Not stated
- Languages
- French, English
- How to join
- Book online to reserve your place (link on the official page)
The page says:French/English Conversation Exchange - meets every Tuesday evening at 6.30pm. All welcome.
Italian Conversation Exchange (Raheny Library)
Organiser: Dublin City Libraries (Dublin City Council)
- Who can join
- Open to the public (adults and older teenagers 16+)
- Format
- In person
- Cost
- Not stated
- Languages
- Italian
- How to join
- No need to book; weekly Thursday 6.30pm
The page says:Suitable for adults and older teenagers (16+) - no need to book.
Language Exchanges at the Central Library (Spanish, French, Portuguese, Irish, Japanese, multilingual)
Organiser: Dublin City Libraries (Dublin City Council), Central Library
- Who can join
- Members of the organisation (adult library membership required; you can join on arrival)
- Format
- In person
- Cost
- Not stated
- Languages
- Spanish/English, French/English, Portuguese/English, Irish, Japanese/English, multilingual (English)
- How to join
- Bring your library card to sign in, or join the library on arrival; first come, first served
The page says:Library members welcome. Adult library membership is required. Please bring your card to sign-in, or you can join the library when you arrive.
Spanish/English Conversation Exchange (Raheny Library)
Organiser: Dublin City Libraries (Dublin City Council)
- Who can join
- Open to the public
- Format
- In person
- Cost
- Not stated
- Languages
- Spanish, English
- How to join
- Weekly Monday 6.30pm; 'Book online' link on the official page
The page says:Spanish/English Conversation Exchange - meets every Monday evening at 6.30pm. All welcome.
How it works
- Pick your city and read the cards: who can join, in what format, at what cost.
- Open the official page and check the current rules, dates and the sign-up step. We quote the page and show the date we checked it.
- Join through the organiser. Typically you state the language you speak and the one you want to practise, and a partner or a group is arranged.
- Want to meet people at real events as well? Meet & Mint shows events and people near you; join one alone, chat with the group, meet there.
Questions people ask
Is this a matching service?
No. We do not match people or hold profiles. Each card links to the organiser, who runs the sign-up.
Why only institutions?
Official programmes have a named organiser, published rules and a page you can check. That is what we can verify honestly.
Can I join if I am not a student?
It depends on the programme. The Who can join line says so, and the quote is copied from the official page.
How current is this?
Each card shows the date we checked the page. Always confirm the current rules there.
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