Language & Culture

What's a great way to **have fun**, **meet people** and **explore Berlin**? *Hint:* It's happening in **Kreuzberg (Oranienstr.)** on **Tues. May 5th**. *Answer:* The next **Quiz Walk!** Join a team, walk from clue to clue and answer ca. **15 new questions** about music, sports, culture, movies/TV, history, geography, science etc.! ― It's a great way to **meet people** ― ― Learn exciting things at these **fun, interactive quizzes** ― ― Get to know **a Berlin neighborhood** (Kiez) better at each event ― ― **Use your knowledge** and help your team win ― ― Afterwards, **meet up to chat**, and find out the **answers** ― **How it works:** We meet on **Oranienstraße**, just north of **U-Görlitzer Bahnhof** (U1/U3 - see **Start** below) and form **teams of 4** players. Then we **walk from clue to clue** along a 2 km route. **Use teamwork** to answer the questions or **ask people for help**! See and answer the questions on one smartphone per team and follow the **results** **as you play**! No rush – speed doesn't count. **Start:** **Oranienstraße 206, 10999 Berlin** We'll meet on the south side of the street, in the litte triangular park. **Note:** Please bring a **2€** donation to cover the costs of organizing. And please be on time, as we leave the meeting point within 10 minutes.

Join us for a relaxed evening by the Landwehrkanal. We’ll sit on the grass, enjoy swans, sunset, river views, boats, and casual conversations in a peaceful atmosphere. What to expect: * Swan watching 🦢 * Sunset views 🌇 * Riverside chill * Casual socializing * International conversations * English / Cantonese / Mandarin / simple German No pressure, no hiking, no formal agenda — just relaxing, connecting, and enjoying Berlin summer evenings. ⸻ Entspannter Abend am Landwehrkanal. Wir sitzen gemeinsam auf der Wiese, genießen Schwäne, Sonnenuntergang, Flussblick und lockere Gespräche. Erwartet euch: * Schwäne beobachten * Sonnenuntergang genießen * Entspannte Atmosphäre * Internationale Gespräche Kein Stress, kein Spaziergang, einfach entspannen.

In diesem Kurs beschäftigen wir uns mit verschiedenen Texten aus unterschiedlichen Bereichen. Das können u.a. kurze Geschichten, Gedichte, Zeitungsartikel, Kolumnen oder Videos sein. Immer sind es Themen, die uns gefallen, die wir besonders interessant, wichtig oder manchmal auch richtig schlecht finden. Gemeinsam versuchen wir die Position der Autor*in, den Stil und die Argumentationsstruktur zu verstehen. Dazu diskutieren wir über das, was wir verstehen, welche Meinung wir zu dem Thema haben oder welche Fragen offen bleiben.
Gerne könnt ihr uns auch Themenvorschläge mitbringen oder zuschicken.
Der Kurs richtet sich an interessierte Menschen mit einem B2-Niveau (oder so ähnlich), die Lust haben sich weiter mit der deutschen Sprache zu beschäftigen und ihren Wortschatz zu erweitern.
Die Termine sind sporadisch.

Salut à tous et à toutes ! **Les objectifs des rencontres "Speak French" sont :** \- parler français \!\, \- rencontrer de nouvelles personnes\. **Le principe :** \- conversation libre sur des sujets d'actualités\, culturels\, la vie de tous les jours\,… \- je vous corrige de temps en temps\, sans interrompre la conversation\. \- la conversation est fluide\. Chacun\.e intervient quand il / elle le veut\. \- groupe de 8 personnes maximum\, 2 minimum \(\+ moi\)\, ☝️ATTENTION !! **Vous devez avoir au moins un niveau B2 pour participer, c'est à dire être capable d'avoir une conversation assez fluide.** Si vous faites des erreurs peu importe, l'important c'est que vous ayez suffisamment de vocabulaire pour **être capable d'exprimer vos idées sans hésiter**. À bientôt ! Clémence 🕊 **[parlezvsfr.com](https://parlezvsfr.com/)**

Was machen wir im Urlaub? Join us for our first German Sprachcafe as we cover the topic of Urlaub (holiday!). Our event begins with a brief moderation at 19:00 where the host will introduce the topic, explain the conversation guidelines, and create groups of different German ability. In your group you will converse with a native German speaker on the topic of Urlaub! What was your favorite holiday? How do you like to relax on holiday? Tell us about your upcoming holiday. These topic and more will be discussed with the participants in each group. So practice your German, whatever your level. Make mistakes, have fun, and improve in your language ability. Light snacks and drinks will be served to people in attendance. This event is free of charge! Our event officially ends at 20:30. Weather your just starting learning German, an intermediate, or growing in your language abilities, you are invited to join! This event is hosted by [Zoarkirche](https://efg-zoar.de/) and [Community Church Berlin](communitychurchberlin.de)

**Hallo, Freunde!** Whether you’re a German language pro, a beginner, or somewhere in between, join us for a fun and social evening designed to practice your Deutsch, because well, let’s face it…Berlin is probably the worst place in Germany for that! **What to Expect:** * **Casual Conversations**: Practice your German in a relaxed and friendly environment—no pressure, just fun! * **All Levels Welcome**: From “Hallo, wie geht’s?” to crafting complex sentences, there’s room for everyone. * **Interactive Games**: Break the ice with language-themed games and activities designed to get you talking. * **Meet New People**: Connect with others who share your passion for learning languages. Whether you’re here to brush up on your skills or simply have a good time, you’ll leave with new friends, fresh phrases, and maybe a new favourite beer. 🍺🗣️ 🎯 **Pro Tip**: Bring a German-speaking friend or meet one here! Tag your fellow language lovers, grab a drink, and let’s make it a night of **Sprache & Spaß** (language & fun)! #SipHappens #GermanLanguageNight #SpracheUndSpaß **The usual information:** We always have several organisers there (male and female), so come say hello to us! We care to make sure that everyones enjoys themselves and we have **no tolerance for bad behaviour or creepiness.** **Follow us on Insta:** @siphappens.berlin **Join us on Telegram:** [Telegram ](https://t.me/+pZwcdt179nBlOTJi) **👉 Other important notes:** \- 🍸 The locations we visit are bars and clubs\, they are businesses and we are able to keep these events free ONLY if people buy drinks\. Please respect the locations and the event by making purchases \- 🦹‍♂️ Remember to keep an eye on your belongings and prioritize your own well\-being\. We are not responsible for any lost items or personal issues\. \- 📷 By attending our events\, you consent to being photographed or filmed\. Photos and videos taken during the events may be shared on our social media\. If you do not wish to appear in the photos or if you appear in a photo that we post that you would like removed\, please send us a private message as soon as possible on Instagram \(@siphappens\.berlin\)

⚠️NOTE: The venue is at the top of the bar's stairs.⚠️ Hey there! 👋 Are you passionate about exploring different cultures and connecting with people from all over the world? 🌎✈️ Join our vibrant international community where curious minds come together for some amazing cultural exchange! Our meetups are perfect for anyone who wants to dive into diverse perspectives, have authentic conversations, and build genuine friendships with people from around the globe. 🌍🤝 Whether you're looking to broaden your horizons, practice a new language naturally, or just love meeting people from different walks of life, you'll find like-minded individuals ready to share and learn together. Get ready for interactive sessions where cultural discovery takes center stage! 🎭 Connect with fellow cultural explorers in a welcoming environment that celebrates diversity, fosters understanding, and creates authentic connections. 🎉 We host events across multiple platforms with 30-50 regular participants, and during our peak meetups, we often grow to 60+ people! 🙌 Come join the fun! 👉 **Guidelines for an enriching experience:** * 🍺🥤 Please order a drink upon arrival to support the venue (Required) * 🧹 Show respect for venue staff and maintain cleanliness * 🤝 Embrace courtesy and mutual respect * 🌍 Our focus is on meaningful cultural exchange and understanding - we're here to learn from each other's perspectives and experiences Please note: Venue staff and organizers reserve the right to exclude participants who don't follow these guidelines. We're committed to maintaining a positive environment where everyone can enjoy meaningful connections and cultural exchange opportunities. 🔹🔸🔹🔸🔹🔸🔹🔸🔹🔸🔹🔸🔹🔸🔹🔸🔹🔸🔹🔸🔹 It’s not mandatory, but we are kindly asking for a warm donation of 1€ or more to help cover the cost of posting on meetup.com. If you enjoy the event atmosphere, we’d really appreciate your support🤗 [https://www.paypal.me/harinezumi928](https://www.paypal.me/harinezumi928) If there's a fee for the transfer, you're also welcome to give the donation in cash directly to the organizer on the day:)

The Language Café is primarily aimed at people who are struggling with their mental health which can make it hard to go to regular courses. We want to create a safe space for everyone to learn and practise without pressure. Everyone is welcome! Please try to be on time so we can all get started together :) We mainly practise on a beginner/lower intermediate level and adapt to everyone's prior level of German. The Language Café will focus on teaching you the most important words and phrases and basic grammar in German. The content of the course is adapted to real life. (everyday life in Germany, dealing with authorities, etc.) We will cover different topics every week and you can join us anytime, since the topics do not necessarily build on each other. The Sprachcafé is for free. \*If you cannot make it please cancel your participation so someone else from the waiting list can join, thank you!\* \| \| \| \|

🎶 Mehfeel Evenings – An Intimate Live Jamming Experience 🌙✨ Some nights are not just events — they’re *feelings*. Mehfeel Evenings invites you to a soulful night of live music, spontaneous jams, and warm desi mehfil vibes in the heart of Berlin. Join talented artists as they create magic together through unplugged melodies, heartfelt songs, and free-flowing musical moments. No stage barriers, no formalities — just artists, music, and people who truly love the vibe. Whether you want to sing along, vibe with the rhythm, or simply sit back and enjoy the atmosphere, this is your space to experience music the way it’s meant to be felt. ✨ What Makes This Night Special? 🎵 Live Jamming with Artists – Raw, unplugged, and full of soul 🎤 Sing Along Moments – Because the best mehfils include everyone 🤝 Meet & Connect – A cozy space for music lovers 🌙 Authentic Desi Mehfil Vibes – Music, stories, laughter & memories 📅 Date: 9th May 2026 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 📍 Location: Belushi’s Alexanderplatz, Berlin ✨ Come for the music. Stay for the mehfil. Leave with memories. Note Entry is only with Valid Ticket. 👉 Ticket Link [https://Mehfeelevenings.eventbrite.de](https://Mehfeelevenings.eventbrite.de) 👉 Join our WhatsApp community [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BySNby0Ytum9owcyjiqIGr?mode=gi_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BySNby0Ytum9owcyjiqIGr?mode=gi_t) 👉 Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/breakfreeevents](https://www.instagram.com/breakfreeevents)_

Чтобы голосовать на выборах в Германии, нужен немецкий паспорт. Не всем удается (или хочется) его получить. В результате [в стране живут около 5,3 миллиона человек](https://xn--wir-whlen-z2a.org), которые здесь уже давно работают, платят налоги, строят жизнь… но на политические решения влияют примерно никак. 35 лет назад Конституционный суд вынес решение, что [голосовать могут только представители немецкого народа](https://www.zeit.de/campus/2017-06/wahlrecht-deutschland-staatsangehoerigkeit/komplettansicht). Но с тех пор дискуссия всплывает снова и снова – считается, что, если отвязать право голоса от гражданства, это не только переформирует партийный ландшафт, но и усилит демократию и интеграцию. Хотя [практика показывает](https://meduza.io/feature/2018/05/28/v-sssr-ne-bylo-multikulturnosti-i-zdes-ne-budet): такие расчеты на демократический апгрейд срабатывают не всегда. *Дебатируем на русском языке* *в четверг 07.04, время: 19-21* 👉**Нужно ли дать право голоса иностранцам, которые постоянно живут в Германии и имеют ВНЖ?** (про другие дебаты мы пишем [тут](https://t.me/s/grosses_ohr))

Step into a hidden garden in the middle of the city. For this edition of the apartment café, we’re creating a soft “Secret Garden” experience - a slow afternoon built around seasonal food, shared stories, and thoughtful company. This gathering is designed as a community table. Instead of a fully hosted menu, we’ll build the table together: ✨ You’ll be part of either a sweet or savoury group ✨ Each guest brings a small dish to share (homemade or thoughtfully sourced) ✨ Together, we create a balanced, abundant table As your host, I’ll take care of the full setup, drinks, fruit platters, and overall curation - so the experience still feels warm, intentional, and beautifully put together. 🍓 What to Expect * A curated, intimate apartment café setting * A seasonal, garden-inspired shared table * Fresh drinks + fruit platters by the host * A mix of South Asian–inspired and global flavours * Meaningful, easygoing conversations 💸 Contribution €15 per person This covers hosting, space, setup, drinks, and cleanup. Pay via PayPal: paypal.me/FarzanaBintayHai385 Please choose Friends & Family and add your name in the note. 🍰 Your Contribution Once you join, I’ll assign you to either: * Sweet table (cakes, pastries, desserts) * Savoury table (light bites, tarts, sandwiches, etc.) Please bring a dish portioned for sharing (approx. 6–8 tasting portions). After RSVP, you can message me with what you’d like to bring so we keep the table balanced. 🌼 Notes * Limited spots to keep the experience intimate * Location details will be shared after confirmation * Come as you are — soft, garden-inspired outfits welcome if you feel like leaning into the mood 🌿 If you feel a bit hesitant, you can check our instagram account for past event photos to get a feel -> [https://www.instagram.com/appayonberlin?igsh=d3ZjcnFteG10cWZz&utm_source=qr](https://www.instagram.com/appayonberlin?igsh=d3ZjcnFteG10cWZz&utm_source=qr) With love Farzana Your Appayon host

Want to improve your German in a creative and active way?
In this theater-based course, you don’t just learn the language – you experience it. Together we create an original theatre piece in German, inspired by the theme
“To Hear or Not to Hear.” What to expect: * Warm-ups and body work * Voice and speaking exercises * Improvisation & scene work * Character development * Working with texts in a playful way Highlight:
At the end of the course, we perform our piece 3 times in front of an audience at the Salon of Sprachenatelier Berlin. About the instructor:
Mira is a theatre director and experienced German teacher who loves combining language learning with creativity and artistic expression. Who is it for? * German learners from A2 to C1 * Anyone who wants to speak more freely and confidently * People interested in acting, creativity and group work No acting experience needed! Course details: * Duration: 14 sessions * Time: Fridays, 4:30 – 7:30 pm * Start date: 08.05.2026 * Registration until April 30 * Price: 400 € Sign up here on our website: https://www.sprachenatelier-berlin.de/de/topic/5691.theaterkurs.html

Join us for a relaxed evening by the Landwehrkanal. We’ll sit on the grass, enjoy swans, sunset, river views, boats, and casual conversations in a peaceful atmosphere. What to expect: * Swan watching 🦢 * Sunset views 🌇 * Riverside chill * Casual socializing * International conversations * English / Cantonese / Mandarin / simple German No pressure, no hiking, no formal agenda — just relaxing, connecting, and enjoying Berlin summer evenings. ⸻ Entspannter Abend am Landwehrkanal. Wir sitzen gemeinsam auf der Wiese, genießen Schwäne, Sonnenuntergang, Flussblick und lockere Gespräche. Erwartet euch: * Schwäne beobachten * Sonnenuntergang genießen * Entspannte Atmosphäre * Internationale Gespräche Kein Stress, kein Spaziergang, einfach entspannen.

🌙 **Surrey Online Speed Dating — Where Meaningful Starts** This works brilliantly for first-timers who find in-person dating overwhelming, introverts who open up better one-on-one, and adventurous people who are just ready to try something different. These are people who've decided casual isn't cutting it anymore. They want depth. They want honesty. They want someone who actually shows up. Runs entirely on Zoom. Private one-on-one rounds with Surrey locals who are in your age range. No venue, no dress code, no awkwardness. **Find your age group and sign up:** - Ages 18-32: [Register Here](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=481.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Surrey&groupurlname=serious-hearts-finding-meaning-through-brunch&ar=18-32&face_v=3.0) - Ages 30-46: [Register Here](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=481.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Surrey&groupurlname=serious-hearts-finding-meaning-through-brunch&ar=30-46&face_v=3.0) - Ages 40-58: [Register Here](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=481.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Surrey&groupurlname=serious-hearts-finding-meaning-through-brunch&ar=40-58&face_v=3.0) - Ages 55+: [Register Here](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=481.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Surrey&groupurlname=serious-hearts-finding-meaning-through-brunch&ar=55+&face_v=3.0) 📋 Important: RSVP here is just the first step. Follow the link above, complete the registration form and personality quiz to be confirmed. --- **What happens next:** 1. Click your age group link above, register, and fill in the short personality questionnaire. 2. At event time, open your Zoom link. Any device works — phone, tablet, laptop. 3. Meet Surrey singles in short back-to-back rounds, all matched to your age group. 4. Once it's over, you'll find out who felt the same — then it's yours to take forward. We cap attendance to keep it genuine. The people in the room will have done the same thing you did — decided enough is enough, and taken a real step.

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who enjoy talking to people from other countries, and those who would like to discuss international travel and culture, and who enjoy getting together for good conversations."

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who enjoy talking to people from other countries, and those who would like to discuss international travel and culture, and who enjoy getting together for good conversations."

We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

This year's Eurovision Song Contest is being held in Vienna, Austria, and the finals are scheduled for 16 May 2026. The [Scandinavian Club of Columbus](https://www.scandiclub.com/) will be co-hosting a viewing party for the final event in conjunction with Germania and the [Columbus Maennerchor](https://www.maennerchor.com/). The delayed televised viewing will take place at the Germania. The program will start around 2:00 p.m. and the singing will **start around 3:00 p.m**. There will be a **cash bar**, and those in attendance can **bring food or snacks** for themselves and or to share with the groups. **Suggested donation: $10/person** to help cover the cost of the venue.

Hey Everyone! Let's meet at Belle's Bread Bakery and Cafe. There is lots of free parking and easy access to the cafe and many shops and restaurants as well. This is a great way to meet new and old friends while chatting about life and practicing English language speaking skills. All are welcome and encouraged to join us anytime between 11am and 1pm. Looking forward to seeing you soon.

The aim of this group is to get together and practice our German. Doesn’t matter if are a beginner or a native speaker. The goal is to speak and improve our German. Everyone is welcome! If the weather is good, look for us in the Biergarten. Pro Tip: Get there before 6:00 for happy hour pricing.