What we’re about
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As of April 2025* we're very proud to be the Highest Rated* International Language Exchange in London.🏆💙 (*Source - Meetup - Rating 4.9 / 5) with over 1000 reviews rated 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Learn more about us, visit https://www.languages.london/
We are "Languages in London"
A highly diverse and international community, from across the world and a variety of backgrounds, with one thing in common - We♥️Languages
Our language exchanges have the most international languages (over 50) and the most countries (typically over 40) represented in our twice weekly language exchange and social events in London. We have over 100 participants attending our twice weekly events and have had over 130 attendees in our weekend events alone!
We announced our arrival, with an amazing launch party on Friday 22nd September 2023 🍾🥂 Since then we've already organised over 150 events and now have the largest number of countries and languages represented in our twice weekly events.
Many of us are multilingual and collectively we're fluent in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, German, Russian, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), Hindi, Arabic, Korean, Portuguese (including Brazilian), Polish, Turkish, Darija, Ukrainian, Greek, Romanian, Bengali, Hungarian, Bulgarian, Farsi, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Catalan, Urdu, Welsh, Czech, Gaelic, Estonian, Thai, Vietnamese Hebrew,Latvian, Lithuanian, Slovakian, Punjabi, Marathi, Tamil, Telegu, Kannada, Yoruba, Ebo, Creole (Mauritius and La Reunion), Afrikaans, Kurdish, Turkmen, Armenian, Kazakh, Tagalog, Nepali, Filipino, Tamazight, Mongolian, Icelandic, Sinhala, Malagasy, Tok Pisin and many more. Whatever your language, this is the event for you.
Language exchanges are definitely not all the same. We value quality over quantity. Give us a try and you'll quickly see the many differences between Languages in London and the others.
Note: These are NOT dating events.
Why join Languages in London?
Our language exchange events are open to Everyone...
- All languages and all fluency levels are welcome. Relax! We have no minimum language fluency requirements. If you just want to speak English, that's fine.
- You're special 💙 On arrival, we give every attendee their own personalised and sustainable languages badge. It's your passport to starting a conversation with anyone, within seconds 😀
- We genuinely care about your safety and well being and don't tolerate harassment or prejudice of any kind, at any time.
- All our language exchange events are hosted, from start to finish. We'll be there to Welcome you and help you with introductions or any questions you have before, during or after our events.
- Attending on your own, don't worry ...our super friendly community will make sure you're never on your own, unless to want to be.
- No secret venues. Just check our events schedule on Meetup and make sure you confirm your place, for the event you want to attend. We don't encourage walk-ins and strongly recommend you always confirm your place ASAP, as sometimes spaces are limited.
- Guests are always welcome, but do let us know in advance, how many guests you're bringing.
- Real events, with real people. Unlike some other event groups we don't artificially inflate our attendee numbers to get you to sign-up to our events.
- We occasionally spoil you with treats! These have included complimentary prosecco, soft drinks, sushi, pizza, sandwiches, pastries, mini bags of sweets, chocolates and more 😊
- All of this and more and you contribute just £2 per event !
How it works...
At each language exchange, collect your personalised and sustainable languages badge as soon as you arrive. Please wear your badge during the event, so that every time you buy your drinks and food, the venues know that you're not only part of our community but supporting them too. Now you're ready to start having fun... lots of fun 😀
What we ask of you..
- We host our language exchanges in specially selected bars and pubs, We ask all attendees to buy something from the bar (drinks and / or food), as this supports our wonderful venues, who give us our dedicated space every week.
- Be respectful and polite to everyone. Others will reciprocate.
- Look after your belongings. The venues are public spaces.
- Be considerate. If you're no longer able to attend an event you should update your RSVP asap and definitely before the event starts. It only takes a few seconds. "No-shows" are ALWAYS removed from our group!
- Have fun...lots of fun! 😄
- Spread the word..If you enjoy our events, please post a review and share your positive experiences with others, so we can grow YOUR community 💜
Where are the events happening and how do I attend?
Please check our language exchange schedule on MeetUp or our dedicated website www.languages.london for the latest event information and always confirm your place to attend an event.
What else?
We believe London is the most cosmopolitan city in the world. The people who live, work, study and travel to and through London speak hundreds of languages, from around the world.
Our community of both locals and internationals enjoy meeting like minded people on a regular basis, to make new friends, share experiences and of course practice and improve their language skills.
Who should come to our events?
Everyone, that is happy to meet Londoners and people from around the world in a fun, welcoming and safe space. People just like you😊
Our events are open to everyone, whether you speak one language or you’re a polyglot. Whether you're joining us on your own or with a group of friends or colleagues, everyone gets the same warm welcome. Always💙
What you can expect
We’ll introduce ourselves and then help you join the event, with a little help of your own personalised languages badge.
Your badge will help you to start up a conversation and exchange with other community members, within seconds!
Please remember to return your badge before you leave the event. This helps us keep the event sustainable and our costs down. ♻️🌳🌏
Ready to join the community?
Nothing boosts your confidence and spoken fluency (or is more fun!) than practicing with others. Our events are a really fun and easy way to learn about the world around us and each other's cultures, history and so much more.
You’ll love our community and the venues we use. We’re confident, you’ll be back.
As well as Languages, we 💚 our planet too. We sanitise (anti bacterial / anti viral cleaners), re-use and recycle all badges and lanyards that are used at our events. Like you, we think sustainability and hygiene is important 🌳♻️🌎
New Venues
Do you know of a really nice pub or bar that would like to host us regularly? Nominate them or ask them to get in touch. If your nominated venue is chosen as a regular venue, well give you a thank you gift after we've held our 5th event there!
Volunteers!
Do you like what we do? Want to join the team?
We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers. Send us a message via Meetup or have an informal chat with the Organiser when you attend our events.
We are Languages in London. Welcome to our community 😃
Website https://www.languages.london/
Instagram @Languages.in.London
WhatsApp - 07719 129514
Email - hi.languages.in.london@gmail.com
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