What we’re about
Bienvenidos y welcome! Whether you’re learning Spanish, already proficient and want to practice, or a native speaker who doesn't get the chance to speak your mother tongue very often here in the Hudson Valley, this is the group for you.
Beginner through advanced are welcome. Bring whatever level of Spanish you have. ¡Te veo allí!
Upcoming events
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Spanish Conversation Meetup (New Paltz)
McGillicuddy's Restaurant & Tap House, 84 Main St, New Paltz, NY, US¡Hola a todos!
Please join us Wednesday, January 14 in New Paltz!
***Have you always wanted to improve your Spanish? Make 2026 the year! Language-learning doesn't have to mean enrolling in a course and studying for years before attempting to have a conversation. Language meetups like this offer a chance to take the plunge into a Spanish-speaking environment, helping you gain listening practice and experience with common phrases (introducing yourself, talking about where you're from, why you want to learn Spanish, etc.). We have members from a range of levels, from beginner to native, and we're very welcoming to anyone who wants to come. Just bring whatever Spanish you have!***
We’ll be meeting for an evening of informal Spanish conversation. Show up whenever you like between 6 and 8 p.m. All levels are welcome, from beginner to advanced to native, Just bring whatever Spanish you have!
Note: This will be a combined event with our Hudson Valley French Meetup. We'll have separate tables for each. If you speak both languages, stop by both sections!
The restaurant: Includes a range of pub food, beers, wine, and cocktails. Visit the website here for a look at the menu. Please order at least one thing (even just a soda or some fries) to help out the restaurant that’s hosting us. We’ll have separate checks to make things easier.
RSVP: Please RSVP if you plan to attend and update if you can’t make it. This helps us give the restaurant a heads up for how many will attend so we can set up the table as needed.
Parking: Paid parking ends at 6 p.m. There are two lots on Plattekill Ave near the restaurants; one just behind and another down a bit by village hall/department of public works. For street parking, Plattekill Ave, Main St, Route 32N (North Chestnut Street) or Church Street are good places to look.
How to find us: Ask the host/hostess or just look for the table with mini flags from Spanish-speaking countries on it!
Event cost: Free to attend, but small donations welcome to offset Meetup organizer fees and miscellaneous expenses (like mini flags, posters).
Note: There isn’t a particular theme for our meetings and it’s not a class. We just talk about whatever! Of course, many learners find it useful to practice particular topics/phases ahead of time. If you want to do that, some of the common questions at a language meetup are:
- ¿Cuánto tiempo llevas estudiando español?
(How long have you been studying Spanish?) - ¿Cómo aprendiste español?
(How did you learn Spanish?) - ¿Qué te motivó a aprender español?
(What motivated you to learn Spanish?) - ¿Qué parte del idioma te resulta más fácil o difícil?
(What part of the language is easiest or hardest for you?) - ¿Tienes una palabra o expresión favorita en español?
(Do you have a favorite word or expression in Spanish?) - ¿Dónde vives?
(Where do you live?) - ¿Dónde creciste?
(Where did you grow up?) - ¿Has visitado algún país hispanohablante? ¿Cuál te gustó más?
(Have you visited a Spanish-speaking country? Which did you like best?) - ¿A qué te dedicas?
(What do you do for work?) - ¿Tienes mascotas?
(Do you have any pets?) - ¿Qué quieres mejorar en tu español?
(What do you want to improve in your Spanish?) - ¿Qué te gusta hacer en tu tiempo libre?
(What do you like to do in your free time?)
It can be useful to practice asking yourself and answering questions like this, especially if your Spanish is a bit rusty!
Please feel free to message me or post in the event chat below if you have any questions.
¡Esperamos verlos allí!3 attendees- ¿Cuánto tiempo llevas estudiando español?
Past events
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