Language cafes are gathering places (usually cafes, bars, or university dining halls) where the tables are divided into different languages. People sit at the table for the language they want to practice. Language cafes are a relaxed setting, and most people at a table are not yet fluent in the language they are practicing, so it's completely okay to make mistakes with grammar or to pull out a dictionary or ask how to say something. They are particularly popular for immigrants and refugees, who want to improve their German language skills. Other language tables often have university students studying the given language, hobbyist polyglots (people who enjoy learning a lot of languages in their free time), and native speakers who volunteer to help learners. I spent this week at the French table, and they had free juice and soda for the participants. Language cafes are really popular all over Europe, but especially in Germany. Almost every city or university town has at least one, and they are free for everyone.
