Connecting locals and internationals in EDINBURGH
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Join us every Thursday evening for the Edinburgh Language Exchange,
where we meet each week to practice new languages, share cultures, and
make new friends.
See pics of our previous events on our Instagram, and chat to other
members who are coming via our whatsapp group.
? Who is this for?
All languages and levels are welcome, and we are inclusive of all
ages, races, religions etc. Whether you're a polyglot, a beginner just
starting with Duolingo Spanish, or you just want to come and
socialise, you will be welcomed to our community of language learners
and international friends.
? What to Expect:
Language Practice: Whether you’re fluent in Spanish, Italian,
English, Arabic, Russian, Mandarin, or any other language, our hosts
will help you connect with people who match your language interests.
Friendly Hosts: Our hosts will greet you at the entrance, give you a
label where you can write the language(s) you speak and the ones
you’d like to learn or practice.
Inclusive Atmosphere: We welcome all languages and levels, and make
sure everyone feels comfortable—especially if you're coming alone!
It’s a relaxed environment perfect for making new friends and
practicing languages at your own pace.
Socialising - Coming alone or with friends, this is a great
opportunity to meet new people in the city. Unlike some other meetup
‘groups’, we do not fill our events with fake members, and you can
check how many people attend each week via our Instagram.
? How does it work?
Arrive! No need to register, just come to our event any time between
7-9pm and our event host will welcome you. They will have an orange
lanyard and will be sitting next to our sign.
Write your ‘Language Label’. Here you can write your name, the
languages you are learning, and the languages you can help others
with.
Pay. Our £1 event fee pays for our lovely event hosts and keeps the
event going. Card only please.
Get talking! With the help of our host you will be able to find other
people attending the event with compatible language interests - we are
all very friendly and the majority of our attendees come alone, so
there’s no need to worry about getting involved!
? Where are we?
We’re normally located at the Greenmantle Rum Bar, 44 W
Crosscauseway, Newington, EDINBURGH EH8 9JP https://g.co/kgs/vJCUQCZ
[https://g.co/kgs/vJCUQCZ]
However, always check the location on this meetup event and in our
WhatsApp Group just in case there is a change.
? Important Info: Please disregard the attendee numbers shown on
Meetup or Facebook. Because we meet at the same time and place every
week, many regulars do not sign up beforehand, but we always have a
great turnout, often exceeding 40 people. We also have many more
participants who join through other platforms.
? Connect With Us: Stay updated by joining our WhatsApp and Facebook
groups or following us on Instagram. You’ll get event updates and
stay connected with the community!
linktr.ee/edinburghlanguageexchange
FAQ:
Who is this for?
Anyone interested in languages, from complete beginners to fluent
speakers! We welcome all levels and languages.
Do I need to sign up?
You don’t need to sign up, but feel free to join our WhatsApp group
for updates and announcements.
Can I come alone?
Absolutely! Many people come solo, and it’s a great way to meet new
friends in a relaxed environment.
How do I know if language X, Y, Z will be spoken?
With so many people coming to our events, most of the more popular
languages will always be present, however if you want you can also
check on our whatsapp group or Facebook group to see who is coming for
a particular date.
What if I don’t speak multiple languages?
No problem! Whether you’re fluent or just starting out with a new
language, everyone is welcome.
More Questions?
Check out our full FAQ here
? WHAT THEY SAY
? “It's so great that people are very friendly and nice here. I
practised my English speaking and listening.” - Gerome
? “The language exchange events are a really great way not just to
practise languages but also to meet new people in your area. I’ve
made many local friends since I moved to the area” - Monika
? “Everything was perfect. The host was so friendly and
wonderful!” - Mojtaba
? "It was a lovely language exchange, with lovely people. I practised
so much German!" - Sara
About Languagexchanges
We started in Leeds back in 2014 with the desire to provide a
welcoming space that brings people together from all different walks
of life, with a shared love of learning languages and culture. We now
have communities across the UK including Birmingham, Bristol,
Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle,
Sheffield and York - see all our locations.
? Interested in working with us?
https://languagexchanges.com/work-with-us/
[https://languagexchanges.com/work-with-us/]
✍️ Feedback form: https://languagexchanges.com/events-feedback
[https://languagexchanges.com/events-feedback]
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[https://allevents.in/edinburgh/meetups] , Sports events in Edinburgh
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