SPEAK & SIP: Language Exchange

This time our theme is News & Media — recent stories, funny or absurd headlines, viral news, and how the same event can look completely different depending on the country reporting it.

We’ll talk about where we get our news, what we trust (and what we don’t), how media shapes our opinions, and how headlines change meaning across languages and cultures. From serious topics to strange news that somehow made it to the front page, this theme is perfect for comparison, critical thinking, and lively discussion.

Our languages: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and German.

At Speak & Sip, we do things a little differently. There’s structure — but the atmosphere is still relaxed. Think of it as semi-serious, semi-casual: fun and social, but with the clear purpose of improving our language skills.

Here’s how it works:

• Each language has its own table with a host or fluent speakers to guide the group.

• Native speakers are always welcome to join their table and support learners.

• For the first hour, we use conversation cards on the theme to keep things flowing. You’ll switch partners regularly so you can practice with different people.

• The second hour is dedicated to games related to the theme — light, interactive, and designed to make everyone speak more.

If you want something lighter, there will also be an English chill table where people can sit together and talk about any topic. But if your goal is to practice languages in a structured way, this is the right meetup for you.

Our aim is simple: to connect through language, to learn from each other, and to make progress while enjoying good company.

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ATTENTION
This is a free event, but to support the venue we kindly ask everyone to order at least one drink (even just water). This helps the café/bar keep welcoming our group.