Stammtisch for Beginners

Event language: Mostly German, Some English
Recommended proficiency: A1-B1 (Beginner German Learner)

Let's gather for casual conversation in German at the Mercury Cafe in New Castle! This Stammtisch is for beginners, but native German speakers open to helping learners are also welcome to join.

It is mainly a "Teestube", but they also have some very good food.

We will try to speak exclusively in German, as is the tradition with a Stammtisch, but English is allowed. To help you prepare vocabulary and practice beforehand, each Stammtisch for Beginners will have a theme.

Theme: What You Like to Cook/Bake
Come prepared to tell us a bit about your favorite hobby in German

Recommended Preparation:

• Download the leo.org dictionary app: https://dict.leo.org/german-english/
• Look up vocabulary pertaining to your favorite thing to cook/bake and memorize it
• Create a reference sheet of vocabulary and phrases to take to the Stammtisch
• Practice telling yourself about your hobby in German
• Watch YouTube videos in German about your favorite food to cook/bake

About the German Tradition of the Stammtisch
In Germany, there is a tradition of gathering regularly with friends at a designated table in a local eatery to debate important issues in a relaxed atmosphere, engage in casual conversation, and enjoy each other's company.

For people who are learning a foreign language, this tradition has come to include language-specific conversation groups. These groups hold regular meetings with other learners/native speakers of the same language to practice the foreign language within the context of a casual conversation. (French Stammtisch, Spanish Stammtisch, German Stammtisch, English Stammtisch, etc.)