Past event

Speed Language Exchange Berlin π£οΈ
About the event
It's speed dating, reimagined for language lovers. β¨ You'll leave having talked to more people than a typical exchange night usually allows. How it works (may adjust on the night depending on turnout):
β’ π \~3 minutes per round β a bell/timer signals when to switch β’ π Partners rotate through the evening (likely an "inner circle / outer circle" setup β one side stays, one side moves) β’ π Language whole-round, alternating: one full round in your partner's language, then a switch to yours on the next round β practically, one round you're helping your partner practice, the next it's your turn. Exact rhythm may flex depending on group size and which languages show up β’ π Prompt cards on hand for each round as a backup if conversation needs a nudge β’ π― All levels and languages welcome β sign-in sheet helps us pair people up thoughtfully based on who's speaking what
Rough structure of the evening (subject to change based on turnout):
1. Arrival & icebreaker (\~15 min) β grab a drink, quick intro, note your language(s) on the sign-in sheet 2. Speed rounds (\~45β60 min) β a number of rotations, timing adjusted live depending on group size 3. Open mingling (remaining time) β stick around and keep chatting with whoever you clicked with
Who should come:
β’ Anyone learning a language and wanting real conversation practice β’ Native or fluent speakers open to practicing another language in exchange β’ Speakers of any language looking for a reciprocal practice partner
Good to know:
β’ This first Speed Language Exchange is free as a thank-you for trying it out with us β from the next session on, there'll be a small fee to help sustain the format β’ Group size will shape exactly how rotations work; smaller turnout may mean fewer, longer rounds instead of many short ones β’ Come with a bit of patience for the first-run kinks β the goal is genuine practice, not a perfectly oiled machine

