
About us
## Melbourne Language Exchange, International Social & New Friends
Linguas Language Exchange Melbourne hosts weekly language exchange and social events in the Melbourne CBD.
Meet people, practise languages, make new friends, and connect with locals, internationals, students, travellers, backpackers and expats in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
### Weekly Linguas events
Tuesdays – Father’s Office QV
6:00pm–9:30pm
Thursdays – Asian Beer Café, Melbourne Central
6:00pm–10:00pm
Entry is $6, or you can purchase food or a drink at the bar.
You are welcome to come alone. Many people do.
### What happens at Linguas?
Linguas is more than a traditional language exchange. Our events bring together people from different countries and backgrounds for conversation, friendship, cultural exchange and socialising.
You can come to:
- practise another language
- improve your English
- meet new people in Melbourne
- make local and international friends
- connect with students, travellers and newcomers
- expand your social circle
- simply enjoy a relaxed social night out
You do not need to be fluent in another language. Beginners are welcome.
### Who joins us?
Our community includes:
- international students
- locals
- expats
- travellers
- backpackers
- university students
- newcomers to Melbourne
- people simply looking to meet new friends
Whether you have just arrived in Melbourne or have lived here for years, Linguas is designed to make meeting people easier.
### Other Linguas community events
We also organise other social and cultural events around Melbourne.
Respawn – gaming socials and tournaments
Sugar & Spice – international parties featuring live music, cultural performances and themed events such as Halloween and Japan × Colombia
Thought Experiment – small-group social experiences focused on imagination, unusual scenarios, curiosity, discussion and interesting conversations
Our events range from casual social nights to language exchange, gaming, cultural events, creative discussion and larger international parties.
### Important venue update
Linguas no longer runs events at Diesel Bar.
Our current official weekly Linguas events are held at:
Father’s Office QV
Asian Beer Café, Melbourne Central
Please check our official channels for the latest event and venue information.
### Official Linguas channels
Website: **linguas.com.au**
Instagram: @Linguas.AU
Facebook: LinguasAustralia
Eventbrite: Linguas Language Exchange
Meetup: Melbourne Language Exchange & Social: Make New Friends
Linguas Language Exchange & Social is operated by William Guardado.
ABN 73 946 651 781
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## 한국어 / Korean
Linguas Language Exchange Melbourne은 멜버른 CBD에서 매주 열리는 언어 교환 및 소셜 커뮤니티입니다.
새로운 사람들을 만나고, 언어를 연습하고, 친구를 만들며 다양한 문화권의 사람들과 편안하게 교류할 수 있습니다.
화요일 – Father’s Office QV
오후 6시–9시 30분
목요일 – Asian Beer Café, Melbourne Central
오후 6시–10시
입장료는 $6이거나 바에서 음식이나 음료를 구매하시면 됩니다.
혼자 오셔도 괜찮습니다. 많은 참가자들이 혼자 방문합니다.
유학생, 현지인, 외국인 거주자, 여행자, 백패커, 학생, 멜버른에 새로 온 분들 모두 환영합니다.
외국어를 유창하게 하지 못해도 괜찮습니다. 초보자도 환영합니다.
Linguas는 언어 교환뿐만 아니라 게임 소셜, 국제 파티, 문화 이벤트 및 Thought Experiment와 같은 소규모 토론형 소셜 이벤트도 운영합니다.
Linguas는 더 이상 Diesel Bar에서 이벤트를 진행하지 않습니다.
현재 공식 주간 이벤트는 Father’s Office QV와 Asian Beer Café에서 진행됩니다.
최신 정보는 @Linguas.AU 또는 **linguas.com.au**에서 확인해 주세요.
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## 中文 / Chinese
Linguas Language Exchange Melbourne 是一个每周在墨尔本 CBD 举办的语言交流和社交社区。
你可以在轻松友好的环境中练习语言、认识新朋友,并结识来自世界各地的本地人、国际学生、旅行者和新移民。
周二 – Father’s Office QV
晚上 6 点–9:30
周四 – Asian Beer Café, Melbourne Central
晚上 6 点–10 点
入场方式为 $6,或在酒吧购买食物或饮品。
一个人来也完全没问题。很多参加者都会独自来到活动。
我们欢迎国际学生、本地人、外籍人士、旅行者、背包客、大学生以及刚来到墨尔本的新朋友。
你不需要会说多种语言。初学者也非常欢迎。
除了语言交流活动之外,Linguas 还举办游戏社交、国际派对、文化活动以及小型讨论社交活动 Thought Experiment。
Linguas 已不再于 Diesel Bar 举办活动。
目前官方每周活动在 Father’s Office QV 和 Asian Beer Café 举办。
最新活动信息请查看 @Linguas.AU 或 **linguas.com.au**。
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## 日本語 / Japanese
Linguas Language Exchange Melbourne は、メルボルンCBDで毎週開催されるランゲージエクスチェンジ&ソーシャルコミュニティです。
言語を練習したり、新しい友達を作ったり、ローカルや留学生、旅行者、海外出身の方々と交流できます。
火曜日 – Father’s Office QV
18:00–21:30
木曜日 – Asian Beer Café, Melbourne Central
18:00–22:00
参加費は $6、またはバーでフードやドリンクをご購入ください。
一人での参加も大歓迎です。多くの参加者が一人で来ています。
留学生、ローカル、海外出身の方、旅行者、バックパッカー、学生、メルボルンに来たばかりの方まで幅広く歓迎しています。
外国語が流暢である必要はありません。初心者も歓迎しています。
Linguasではランゲージエクスチェンジのほか、ゲームイベント、国際交流パーティー、文化イベント、少人数制のディスカッションイベント Thought Experiment なども開催しています。
現在、Diesel BarではLinguasのイベントを開催していません。
現在の公式週次イベントは Father’s Office QV と Asian Beer Café で開催されています。
最新情報は @Linguas.AU または **linguas.com.au** をご確認ください。
Upcoming events
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Linguas Melbourne's Largest Language Exchange
Asian Beer Cafe, Melbourne Central, Level 3 211 La Trobe, Melbourne, AU🌍 Welcome to our Linguas Thursday Social + Language Exchange
📍 Asian Beer Café
Level 3, Melbourne Central
🕕 Every Thursday, 6:00–10:30 PM### ⚠️ IMPORTANT — PLEASE GO TO LINGUAS RECEPTION FIRST
Before buying any food or drinks, you MUST visit the Linguas reception table and get your wristband.
Entry is:
🍺 Purchase food or a drink AFTER getting your wristband
OR
🎟️ Pay $5 entry
If you buy food or a drink BEFORE getting your wristband, it does not count towards your Linguas entry and you will still need to pay the $5 entry fee.
Please remember:
1. Go to Linguas reception first
2. Get your wristband
3. Then purchase your food or drink
Find updates and event information on Instagram:
@linguas.au💬 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.
📲 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 160–220 attendees every Thursday (across multiple Meetup groups/Eventbrite/Facebook).
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.com.au/Volunteer📲 More info:
https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU
or @Linguas.AU72 attendees
Linguas Melbourne's Largest Language Exchange
Fathers Office Speakeasy, 249 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne, AU🌍 Welcome to our Linguas Tuesday Social + Language Exchange
📍 Father’s Office QV
249 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
🕕 Every Tuesday, 6:00–9:30 PM### ⚠️ IMPORTANT — PLEASE GO TO LINGUAS RECEPTION FIRST
Before buying any food or drinks, you MUST visit the Linguas reception table and get your wristband.
Entry is:
🍺 Purchase food or a drink AFTER getting your wristband
OR
🎟️ Pay $5 entry
If you buy food or a drink BEFORE getting your wristband, it does not count towards your Linguas entry and you will still need to pay the $5 entry fee.
So please remember:
1. Go to Linguas reception first
2. Get your wristband
3. Then purchase your food or drink
Find updates and event information on Instagram:
@linguas.au### 💬 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.
### 📲 Join our WhatsApp Community
Stay connected before and after the event, meet people, and find language partners:
👉 Join here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Bi7FlhHP91e0eP7MfdeWcZ
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### ⏰ What to expect
We consistently have 100–120 attendees every Thursday (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
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### 🍕 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.AU5 attendees
Past events
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