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.
We are always looking for leaders to establish new groups! If you are interested in leading or joining a conversation group, please contact us at programs@columbiaworldaffairs.org or call 803.252.2197.
For our current language conversation groups and group leaders, here are some helpful guidelines and recommendations to provide you further support in managing your group.
We are always looking for leaders to establish new groups! If you are interested in leading or joining a conversation group, please contact us at programs@columbiaworldaffairs.org or call 803.252.2197.
For our current language conversation groups and group leaders, here are some helpful guidelines and recommendations to provide you further support in managing your group.
FRENCH GROUP
For all French speakers, those aspiring to speak French, and Francophiles! To join, contact group leaders Peter Hylton and Peter Scott at frenchcolumbiasc@gmail.com 
SPANISH GROUP
Calling all Hispanophones! ¡Únete a nosotros! You are invited to join our Spanish conversation group, taking place every last Thursday of each month beginning in March! All levels are welcome! Please be sure to RSVP to Brandon Jolley, the group leader, at: columbiaspanishconversation@gmail.com 
Portuguese Group
Do you speak Portuguese and want to keep your skills sharp? Are you interested in learning Portuguese and exploring the cultures that speak it? Just curious? Then join the Portuguese Conversation Group for their next meetup! For more information and to join, please contact the group leader, Victoria Mann at LusophoneCola@gmail.com |
JAPANESE GROUP
Kon'nichiwa! Join the Japanese Conversation to explore the beauty of the Japanese language and culture. The group welcomes speakers at all levels or those interested in learning. To join, please contact group leader Lucy Spence @ spence2@email.sc.edu. 
ARABIC GROUP
The Columbia Arabic language club is designed to explore the food, language, culture, and history of this hugely important region of the world. Events range from dialogue groups, to food events, films, discussions about literature, and more! Every event will be structured to make participation easy for first-time learners as well as advanced speakers. To join, email group leader Tim Bettis at Bettis.timothy@gmail.com or send a message to their Facebook page. 
Mandarin Group
Interested in learning Mandarin Chinese or looking to keep your use of the language alive? Join the others in the community with similar interests at Chinese Conversation Group. All levels welcome! To join, please contact, Sloane Clark, group leader, sloane15@juno.com or 404-493-9640 |
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