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INTERCAMBIOS CONNECTION

'Intercambios Connection' is a place where native speakers and foreigners meet to share language and culture in a friendly atmosphere.

It is an effective and fun way to learn or better your knowledge of any foreign language, meanwhile making new friends with persons from different parts of the world.

At our sessions, you will generally find different groups of people dispersed among different tables. Though at times, you will find a small group speaking in French or maybe Italian or German, the most commonly practiced is English in exchange for the local language.

The meetings take place weekly. To participate, it is necessary that you request a meeting placement indicating the language of choice.

In case you are unsure what to do when you arrive, you may ask the bartender who can indicate you to NIK|LAS representative.

Questions

How does it work?

You should first contact us to request an intercambio session indicating availability and language of choice. On the desired evenings, a session of 30 minutes is arranged between a native that speaks your chosen language. In that timeframe, you are expected to converse in your language as well as the language of your partner for the evening. The format is flexible, so you may talk as little as 30 minutes or as long as 2 hours if you wish to, and about any topic that comes to mind. We try to change your partner for each session, so you can meet other foreigners, and improve your ability to understand the language you wish to practice when spoken with different accents.

What will I gain from this experience?

After several sessions you will notice an improvement your language knowledge, as well as, your conversational skills. The experience also gives you the opportunity to meet and establish bonds with foreigners of a country that you maybe planning on traveling to.

What language level is needed to participate?

Don't worry! Everyone who attends the Intercambios Connection is there to learn. Studying a bit before attending each session will help a lot. Plus, the round table format allows you to take your time as you adjust to the speed of the conversation

What languages are exchanged?

We have had participants from Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and USA.

How long are each intercambio session?

The intercambios are arranged for 30 minutes, but participants are encouraged to stay longer. Many times, a session may last up to 2 hours or more.

What does it cost?

Participation is free, and we sell some consumption tickets for beverages in the bar that gives a 20% discount to our participant. Plus, it indicates our donation to the bar for using its space.

When

We meet every Tuesday and/or Thursdays after 19h00. Between September 9, 2014 to July 9, 2015

Where

Argentina, Brazil, Canada, France, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, United States

APPLICATION: required documents

How to Join? Send email to intercambios@nik-las.com