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 Donna Swinbank, volunteer conversation group coordinator, at (803) 957-0593 or email her at dswinbank@sc.rr.com.

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

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

Chinese

We are currently revitalizing our Chinese group and looking for an enthusiastic coordinator, so if you are interested, contact us at (803) 252-2945 or contact us at programs@columbiawac.org

Japanese

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

Italian
Conversazione e Caffe

We are currently looking for someone who would lead this group, so if you are interested let us know! Call: (803)-252-2197.

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

For more information, contact one of the below volunteer conversation group coordinators. Currently inactive, but call for interest/information!

Eric Bullington, at (803) 553-4239 or email him at eric(at)clinicaltranslations(dot)com

Jim Hill, through e-mail at jhill25@sc.rr.com