Question 1

How does it work?

Accepted Answer

When arriving, each attendee receives a sticker with their name, native and target languages; with this, you can start exchanging languages, and it's as simple as speaking for a while in a language and for a while in the other one, so that all  attendees can practice.

Question 2

Can I go alone?

Accepted Answer

Most people come alone, so do not worry about that. In addition, all attendees come to meet people and talk, so it is very easy to start a conversation.

Question 3

What are the ages of the attendees?

Accepted Answer

The language exchange is open to everyone. There are participants of all ages, from university students to people around their 60s, but the vast majority are in their 30s.

Question 4

What's the level of the attendees?

Accepted Answer

They all have different levels, from beginner to advanced, but the idea is to practice with native speakers ;) What's important to improve your level is to put into practice the knowledge you already  have, without worrying if you make mistakes, which is inevitable and essential to learn.

Question 5

What languages are practiced?

Accepted Answer

We are open to everyone and to all languages. Initially only Spanish and English were exchanged, but since there are always native attendees of many other languages, all languages from which there're native speakers can be can be practiced. German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan, Russian...

Question 6

How will I recognize you?

Accepted Answer

When you arrive, you'll see a host welcoming everyone and you'll get a sticker with your name, native language and language you want to practice.

Question 7

Do we have to pay?

Accepted Answer

The language exchange is a free event, but all attendees are asked to take at least one drink, since the bar lend us their space.

The Wednesday Language Exchange

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