Language Conversation Groups

Each language in the department hosts a Language Conversation Group, sometimes known as a "Coffee Hour", to promote casual language use and improve fluency, comprehension, and our community relationships. Drop in and have a snack and a chat at any of our language hours! All language levels welcome and encouraged to attend.

Fall 2023 Language Conversation Hours
Arabic

Arabic Conversation Hour meets in the Murkland G10 Lounge every Friday from 12:00-1:00.

Chinese

Chinese Conversation Hour meets in the Language Resource Center (Murkland G15) from 12:00-1:00 on October 2, October 20, November 3, and November 17.

French

Le Café Français meets in the Murkland 210 Lounge on September 14, 5:00-6:00; September 21, 12:30-1:30; October 12, 5:00-6:00; October 24, 12:30-1:30; November 2, 5:00-6:00; November 28, 12:30-1:30; and December 7, 12:30-1:30.

German

Kaffeestunde meets in the Murkland G10 Lounge on September 20, 2:30 – 3:30; October 3, 2:00-3:00; October 18, 2:30 – 3:30; November 1, 2:30-3:30; November 14, 2:00-3:00; December 5, 2:00-3:00

Russian

Russian Conversation Hour meets in the Murkland G10 Lounge every Monday from 1:00-2:00.

Spanish

Tertulia-Hora de Conversación meets in the Murkland 210 Lounge every Wednesday from 12:00-1:00.