Taaldecaf
Practise any language over coffee. No classes, no grades.
Just people talking.
What
The Language Café is a free, informal meetup where students and staff practise languages together at TU/e. Every table has one language and a set of conversation cards. Pick a table, grab a card, and start talking.
It doesn't matter if you're a total beginner or close to fluent. Everyone is here to learn, and everyone makes mistakes.
Ik snap er geen bal van*
*Dutch phrase for “I don't understand”
How
First time? Here's what to expect. It takes about 30 seconds to get started.
No sign-up and no fee. Come for the whole session or just for half an hour.
Walk in
Each table has a sign showing its language. Choose the one you want to practise.
Pick a table
Take a printed card. Choose your level and a topic that sounds fun.
Grab a card
Ask the question on the card and see where the conversation goes. When it slows down, choose another topic.
Start talking
Switch it up. Feel free to change tables halfway. Many people practise two languages in one lunch break.
Upcoming dates
- at Bakkie040
- at Bakkie040
- at Bakkie040
Note
Dates can change around exams and holidays. The WhatsApp community always has the latest updates.
Our Team
We are a trio of international students from TU/e who connected around language learning and community building. Frustrated with the status quo, an idea was born.
The result is the Language Café: a free, low-pressure meetup with conversation cards in many languages, so nobody gets stuck after “Hoe gaat het?”
Mikalai
Petar
Samir
FAQs
- Do I need to sign up?
- No. Just walk in during the session.
- Does it cost anything?
- No, the Language Café itself is free. You can buy drinks at the bar of the café.
- I'm a complete beginner. Is this for me?
- Yes! Our beginner cards have simple questions and useful phrases, and table hosts are used to helping people get started.
- Which languages are there?
- It depends on who comes and who hosts. Dutch is always there, and we usually have Spanish, German and French. Before each session, you can check which languages will be there through the poll in our WhatsApp group.
- Do I need to stay for the whole session?
- No. Come and go as you like.
- Can I bring friends?
- Please do. It's easier to sit at a new table with someone you know.