About us
Looking to meet new people in Melbourne? Join Linguas Language Exchange Melbourne.
Linguas is a Melbourne language exchange and international social community hosting relaxed weekly events in the Melbourne CBD for locals, international students, travellers, backpackers, expats and young professionals.
Our events are designed for people who want to make friends in Melbourne, practise English, meet internationals, enjoy casual conversations, and be part of a friendly social community without awkward networking or pressure.
At Linguas, you can expect a welcoming mix of people from all over the world, casual drinks, music, language exchange, social games, board games, gaming nights, video game meetups and easy ways to meet new people in Melbourne.
Whether you are new to Melbourne, studying, working, travelling, or simply looking to expand your social circle, Linguas Language Exchange Melbourne is a relaxed and accessible place to connect with others.
Weekly Linguas events in Melbourne CBD:
Tuesdays: Fathers Office QV
Thursdays: Asian Beer Café
Time: From 6:00 PM
Entry: $3.50 or purchase a drink/food on entry
Follow us on Instagram:
https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU
@Linguas.AU
This group is hosted by the team behind Intermingle Australia, a growing network of Melbourne social communities and events, including:
- Linguas Language Exchange — weekly language exchange and international social events
- Respawn Gaming Social Club — casual gaming events, retro games and tournaments
- Thought Experiment — small-group, scenario-based discussions exploring ethics, technology and difficult choices
- Sugar & Spice — international parties, cultural events, music and live entertainment
Together, our events are designed to help people meet others, make friends and connect through language, gaming, culture, nightlife and meaningful conversation.
### Official Linguas venues
Linguas currently runs official events at the following Melbourne CBD venues:
Tuesdays: Linguas Language Exchange & Social at Father’s Office QV
Thursdays: Linguas Language Exchange & Social at Asian Beer Café
Saturdays: Linguas International Social & Party at Alfie’s Bar, featuring karaoke, beer pong, table tennis, Mario Kart, music and dancing
### Important venue update
Linguas Australia no longer runs events at Diesel Bar. Diesel Bar was one of our previous venues.
Our official Linguas Language Exchange Melbourne events have moved to our current Melbourne CBD venues.
Current event details, venues and official links are available at **linguas.com.au**.
Linguas Language Exchange & Social and the wider Intermingle Australia event network are operated by William Guardado.
ABN 73 946 651 781
Upcoming events
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Thought Experiment: A What-if Scenario Event
Melbourne Central Lion hotel, level 3/211 La Trobe St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Melbourne, AUThis week’s story scenario enters Horrors of Consciousnes.
This event starts at 3 PM.Keywords: Grief, Artificial Intelligence, Identity, Love, Memory, Consciousness
Someone you loved is gone.
Then a company offers to bring them back.
Same face.
Same voice.
Same memories.
They remember your life together.
They say they still love you.Welcome to The Thought Experiment—a meetup where we explore large “What if…?” scenarios through discussion, role-play and difficult decisions.
Each session places the group inside one unfolding story.New information is revealed in phases, forcing participants to reconsider what they believe about identity, morality, technology and human nature.
Some people bring research. Others bring instinct, imagination and personal values. There are no perfect answers. The aim is curiosity, disagreement and the uncomfortable moment when a simple answer stops feeling simple.This event is for curious minds of all kinds: students, professionals, creatives, science-fiction fans, horror fans, philosophy lovers, or anyone who enjoys thinking differently.
## Event Details
📍 Melbourne Central Lion Hotel
🕒 3 PM start
👥 Small-group event: 6–14 people
🎟 Free for the first 14 people, then $6 plus booking fee
🌐 Tickets: https://thoughtexperiment.au
⌛ Find the table with the hourglass.
Please RSVP, as places are limited.
We ask everyone to purchase a drink from the venue.
Conversational English is required to get the most from the discussion.## Format
- Introduction and private roles
- An unfolding science-fiction scenario
- Moral and ethical decisions
- Small-group discussion
- Final reveal
- Debrief and optional post-event drinks
No right answers—just curiosity, debate and the possibility that the person you are trying to bring back may not be the only copy in the room.
5 attendees
Meet People in Melbourne – Language Exchange & Social
Fathers Office, 249 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, AUWelcome to our Linguas Tuesday Social + Language Exchange Meetup 🌍
We meet weekly at Father’s Office QV249 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
QV locationFind out more on our Instagram https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU
We ask that you purchase a drink at the bar or pay $3.5 at entry
Find your people (New!)
Looking to practice a specific language?
Post in the discussion using:- #LearnSpanish
- #LearnEnglish
- #TeachEnglish
- #LearnJapanese
- etc.
👉 This helps others find you faster and makes it easier to connect.
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### Join our WhatsApp Community
Stay connected before and after the event, meet people, and find language partners:
👉 Join here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Bi7FlhHP91e0eP7MfdeWcZ***
### ⏰ What to expect
We consistently have 80–120 attendees every Tuesday (across multiple Meetup groups).
People arrive at different times —
best time to come is between 6PM and 9PM.
Come solo or with friends — most people come alone and join conversations naturally.***
### 🌏 Who attends?
A mix of:
- Native & non-native English speakers
- International students
- Backpackers & working holiday travellers
- Professionals & expats
- Local Australians
You’ll meet people from:
Europe, China, Japan, Korea, Latin America, and more.***
### 🗣️ Why join?
👉 A relaxed, social way to practice English
👉 Meet people from around the world
👉 No pressure, no structure — just conversations***
### 🍕 FREE DRINKS & FOOD FOR FRIENDLY VOLUNTEERS!
We’re looking for friendly volunteers to help welcome newcomers and keep the vibe social.
👉 You’ll get:- Free drinks (beer/soft drink)
- Food (pizza, wedges, etc.)
- A fun team to hang out with
No experience needed — many of our volunteers are first-timers too.
Interested?
👉 www.Linguas.au/Volunteer***
📲 More info:
https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU
or @Linguas.AU3 attendees
Past events
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