Conversation Groups

Conversation Groups are informal gatherings of people who would like to practice and/or improve their foreign language skills. All ability levels are welcome, however, no English is spoken during the meetings. These meetings are free and open to the public.

French
Les Amis
Meeting locations change monthly
1st and 3rd Mondays
6:00 p.m.

For more information, contact Joanne Horton, volunteer conversation group coordinator at jhorton7@sc.rr.com.

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German
Der Klub
Julius German Stammtisch
Fort Jackson Blvd.
1st and 3rd Wednesdays
6 p.m.

For more information, contact Luise Peake Dickerman, volunteer conversation group coordinator, at (803) 782-8328 or email her at Lpeake@mozart.sc.edu

Chinese
Conversation times and location TBA

For more information, contact Brock Fox, volunteer conversation group coordinator, by email at brock.fox@gmail.com.

Japanese
Conversation times and location TBA

For more information, contact Tomoko Lasota, volunteer conversation group coordinator, by email at tlasota@sc.rr.com.

Italian
Conversazione e Caffe
Locations TBD
2nd Mondays
6:00 p.m.

To express interest in participating, contact Janet Kile, volunteer conversation group coordinator, at (803) 429-2320 or by e-mailing her at washmuth@yahoo.com.

Russian

We are in the process of revitalizing our Russian group. If you would like to help or join, please email or call our office.

Spanish
La Tertulia
Casa Linda
2009 N Beltline Blvd
Columbia (near Richland Mall)

For more information, contact Ursula Pallares, volunteer conversation group coordinator, at (803)-665-7854 or email her at fengshui4u@hotmail.com

Arabic
Currently inactive; however, interested parties are invited to contact Eric Bullington, as indicated below.

For more information, contact Eric Bullington.