Oxford Language Exchange - Every Thursday!

Schedule

Thu Jan 22 2026 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Bear Inn, Oxford | Oxford, EN

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šŸŒ Connecting locals and internationals in Oxford šŸŒ
Join us every Thursday evening for the Oxford Language Exchange, where over 20 people meet each week to practice new languages, share cultures, and make new friends.
See pics of our previous events on our Instagram, and chat to other members who are coming via our whatsapp group: https://linktr.ee/oxfordlanguageexchange
šŸ™‹ Who is this for?
All languages and levels are welcome, and we are inclusive of all ages, races, religions etc. Whether you're a polyglot, a beginner just starting with Duolingo Spanish, or you just want to come and socialise, you will be welcomed to our community of language learners and international friends.
šŸ™Œ What to Expect:
Language Practice: Whether you’re fluent in Spanish, Italian, English, Arabic, Russian, Mandarin, or any other language, our hosts will help you connect with people who match your language interests.
Friendly Hosts: Our hosts will greet you at the entrance, give you a label where you can write the language(s) you speak and the ones you’d like to learn or practice.
Inclusive Atmosphere: We welcome all languages and levels, and make sure everyone feels comfortable—especially if you're coming alone! It’s a relaxed environment perfect for making new friends and practising languages at your own pace.
Socialising - Coming alone or with friends, this is a great opportunity to meet new people in the city. Unlike some other meetup ā€˜groups’, we do not fill our events with fake members, and you can check how many people attend each week via our Instagram.
šŸ‘‹ How does it work?
Arrive! No need to register, just come to our event any time between 7-9pm and our event host will welcome you. They will have an orange lanyard and will be sitting next to our sign.
Our hosts will give you your ā€˜Language Label’. Here you will have your name, the languages you are learning, and the languages you can help others with.
Pay. Our £1 event fee pays for our lovely event hosts and keeps the event going. Card only please.
Get talking! With the help of our host you will be able to find other people attending the event with compatible language interests - we are all very friendly and the majority of our attendees come alone, so there’s no need to worry about getting involved!
šŸ“Œ Where are we?
We’re normally located at the Bear Inn: 6 Alfred St, Oxford OX1 4EH https://maps.app.goo.gl/NjcKSJ243y4ghfzE6
However, always check the location on this meetup event and in our WhatsApp Group just in case there is a change. https://linktr.ee/oxfordlanguageexchange
šŸ’” Important Info: Please disregard the attendee numbers shown on Meetup or Facebook. Because we meet at the same time and place every week, many regulars do not sign up beforehand, but we always have a great turnout, often exceeding 30 people. We also have many more participants who join through other platforms.
šŸ”— Connect With Us: Stay updated by joining our WhatsApp and Facebook groups or following us on Instagram. You’ll get event updates and stay connected with the community!
https://linktr.ee/oxfordlanguageexchange
FAQ:
Who is this for?
Anyone interested in languages, from complete beginners to fluent speakers! We welcome all levels and languages.
Do I need to sign up?
You don’t need to sign up, but feel free to join our WhatsApp group for updates and announcements.
Can I come alone?
Absolutely! Many people come solo, and it’s a great way to meet new friends in a relaxed environment.
How do I know if language X, Y, Z will be spoken?
With so many people coming to our events, most of the more popular languages will always be present, however if you want you can also check on our whatsapp group or Facebook group to see who is coming for a particular date.
What if I don’t speak multiple languages?
No problem! Whether you’re fluent or just starting out with a new language, everyone is welcome.
More Questions?
Check out our full FAQ here
šŸ’› WHAT THEY SAY
šŸ—£ ā€œIt's so great that people are very friendly and nice here. I practised my English speaking and listening.ā€ - Gerome
šŸ—£ ā€œThe language exchange events are a really great way not just to practise languages but also to meet new people in your area. I’ve made many local friends since I moved to the areaā€ - Monika
šŸ—£ ā€œEverything was perfect. The host was so friendly and wonderful!ā€ - Mojtaba
šŸ—£ "It was a lovely language exchange, with lovely people. I practised so much German!" - Sara
About Languagexchanges
We started in Leeds back in 2014 with the desire to provide a welcoming space that brings people together from all different walks of life, with a shared love of learning languages and culture. We now have communities across the UK including Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield and York - see all our locations. We also raise money for Leeds Refugee Conversation Club, you can see our full story here.
āœļø Feedback form: https://languagexchanges.com/events-feedback
šŸ“© Email: [email protected]
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