Plaudercafe - German conversation over coffee

Perhaps you learnt German at school.
Perhaps you used to speak it more often.
Perhaps you have German friends, family or connections.
Or perhaps you've been learning German for a while and now you're thinking: I really should actually start using it...

Whatever your reason, if you have a basic understanding of German and would like more opportunities to practise speaking it, this is for you.

Welcome to Plaudercafé.

A relaxed monthly get-together in Cheadle where we meet over coffee, cake and conversation and most importantly speak German.

This is NOT a German class.

There are no lessons, worksheets, vocabulary tests or grammar exercises. I'm not going to teach you German.

Instead, I'll facilitate the conversation, introduce topics and help keep things flowing so that you can actually use the German you already know.

Because sometimes the best way to refresh your vocabulary is simply to start using it again.

You don't need perfect grammar.
You don't need to remember every word.
And you definitely don't need to be fluent.

You just need enough German to understand and join in with a simple conversation.

We'll aim to keep the conversation in German throughout. If you get stuck, that's completely fine. We can help each other, find another way of saying something or, if absolutely necessary, briefly switch to English.

The important thing is that you keep talking.

What to expect

• A small, friendly group of up to 10 people
• 90 minutes of relaxed German conversation
• Different conversation topics each month
• A little help and encouragement when you get stuck
• Plenty of opportunity to listen as well as speak
• Coffee, cake or whatever takes your fancy from the café

There is no pressure to perform and no expectation of perfect German.

Just come along, have a chat and give your German a chance to come back to life.

Who is it for?

Plaudercafé is for adults who:

• have a basic understanding of German
• can manage a simple conversation
• would like to become more confident speaking
• have forgotten some of the German they once knew
• are learning German and want more speaking practice
• simply enjoy speaking German and meeting other people who do too

You don't need to be fluent.

You just need to be willing to have a go.

When & where

90 minutes | Once a month | Cheadle

The exact café location will be confirmed closer to the event date.

Places are limited to 10 people to keep the group small enough for everyone to have the opportunity to speak.

Booking

Your £5 booking fee secures your place and covers the Eventbrite booking costs.

Your drink, cake or other refreshments are not included and can be purchased separately at the café.

Come for the coffee.
Stay for the German conversation.