Language Cafés  

Language cafés combine language practice with intercultural exchange. Through these cafés, the Department of German as a Foreign Language and the Foreign Language Centre create an open space for exchange, networking and the development of intercultural skills.

The International Language Café at the University Library  

This café is an open forum for students of different language levels and cultural backgrounds to meet.

Several language groups run simultaneously, allowing participants to switch flexibly between different language tables, try out new languages and strike up conversations with one another.

The language cafés are facilitated by students whose native languages are English, Japanese, Spanish and German. For German, the groups are divided by level.

The focus is on language practice and intercultural encounters. A relaxed café atmosphere encourages conversation.

Language Cafés at the Foreign Language Centre

These language cafés focus on individual languages, offering targeted language practice in small groups.

Each group is led by native-speaking students, providing direct access to the language and culture. The language cafés reflect the diversity of the respective language regions: alongside standard language variants, different regional and cultural perspectives are also highlighted, extending beyond individual national contexts. This provides insights into the breadth of the respective language communities.

The focus is on free conversation, cultural exchange and the active use of the language in a smaller, focused setting.

Adrian has been running the Spanish language café for two years now and works at the information desk of the Foreign Language Centre. Thanks to his organisational skills, he also helps to make the international language café a welcoming place with a pleasant atmosphere.

Come along!

Languages thrive on interaction. The language cafés offer you the chance to actively use languages, make international friends and discover new cultural perspectives!

Open to all, hassle-free and no registration required!