Language Conversation Hours

During the academic year (fall and spring terms only), GNSD offers weekly conversation circles. These are open to anyone who is interested in speaking one of our languages in a casual setting. All levels are welcome and you do not need to be a student to attend. Each semester, conversation hours usually begin in the second week of the term.

Description 
Join us for Koffieuurtje, our open Dutch conversation hour for speakers at all proficiency levels. Request to join the "Dutch at U of M Facebook" group for more details and announcements.

Days & Times, Spring 2023
No current updates 

Location
Bordertown Coffee

Contact
Jenneke Oosterhoof
ooste003@umn.edu

Description 
Tule puhumaan suomea! Come chat with us in Finnish! All levels welcome. 

Days & Times, Spring 2023
Fridays, 12:00-1:00pm

Location
Bordertown Coffee

Contact
Lily Obeda
obeda003@umn.edu

Description 
Join us for a fun hour of German-speaking, games, and more. Be sure to sign in, because German students may receive extra credit for every three visits.

Days and Times, Spring 2024
Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30
 
Location
Folwell 420
 
Contact
Beth Kautz

Description 
Norsk Samtale Gruppe is a great opportunity to listen and speak Norwegian with other students, instructors, and a native speaker from Culture Corps. It is informal, and you can ask questions about Norway and Norwegian grammar, or simply chat. All levels are welcome!

Days & Times, Spring 2023
Fridays, 12:00-1:00

Location
Bordertown Coffee

Contact
Kyle Korynta
kory0008@umn.edu

Description 
Want to improve your speaking skills in Russian and have fun socializing with native speakers and fellow students? Come and join us for our weekly Russian conversation hour! All Russian proficiency levels welcome. 

Days & Times, Spring 2023
Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30
Thursdays, 3:00-4:00

Location
125 Folwell Hall

Contact
Nadya Clayton
nclayton@umn.edu

Description 
Kom och fika och prata med oss! Come and have coffee and talk to us! All levels are welcome. 

Days & Times, Spring 2023
Thursdays, 12:30-1:15

Location
420 Folwell Hall

Contact
Ingela-Selda Haaland
Coordinator: Swedish
eile0027@umn.edu